Health Minister Sharon Blady has announced the Manitoba Government will relocate and expand the chemotherapy unit and the community cancer program spaces at Thompson General Hospital.

The 1.4 million dollar design includes 1150 square feet that will incorporate a private space for doctors and nurses to chart and provide confidential patient care.  The chemotherapy spaces will be larger giving patients more room and be wheelchair accessible. 

Chief Executive Officer for the Northern Health Region Helga Bryant says this builds on their capacity to better meet the needs of their patients as they go through their cancer journey.  The minister noted this project will also help accommodate future demands if there are higher patient numbers.