# Canadian dialysis expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-dialysis-expansion
> Updated: 2026-07-30T02:53:14.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Canadian provinces accelerated the expansion of haemodialysis services. British Columbia opened a new renal facility at Surrey Memorial Hospital, adding 21 dialysis stations and raising the centre’s capacity to 60 treatments per day. The $85 million project, funded mainly by the provincial health ministry with a charitable donation, aims to meet the growing demand of communities south of the Fraser River.

Two days later, Alberta announced a $23.4 million investment to upgrade the haemodialysis unit at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. The upgrade increases stations from 24 to 30 and introduces the province’s first nocturnal dialysis option, allowing patients to receive treatment overnight and improve work‑life balance.

Together, the initiatives illustrate a coordinated provincial effort to expand dialysis capacity, enhance patient comfort, and reduce travel burdens across western Canada.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Alberta invests $23.4M in new Lethbridge hemodialysis lab

Alberta funds a $23.4 M upgrade to Lethbridge’s hemodialysis unit, adding stations and overnight treatment options to improve patient care.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberta-invests-234m-in-new-lethbridge-hemodialysis-lab

### 2026-07-28: Surrey Memorial Hospital launches expanded dialysis centre

Surrey Memorial Hospital opened a new $85 M renal facility on July 27, 2026, adding 21 dialysis stations, raising capacity to 60 and annual treatments to ~65,000, with provincial funding and donations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/surrey-memorial-hospital-launches-expanded-dialysis-centre

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