Mission Bridgehead Investment Corporation announces launch of ‘Health-for-Health’ initiative

A new project is set to bring 13 purpose-built housing units for healthcare professionals within 150 meters of Mission Memorial Hospital.

Mission Bridgehead Investment Corporation, an organized owned by the City of Mission but operated at arms-length, announced the launch of the Health-for-Health initiative in a news release last week. 

According to a news release, the initiative aims to strengthen community healthcare services and improve the attraction and retention of healthcare professionals in Mission. Similar models have been implemented in Chilliwack and Vernon. 

Bridgehead says “Health-for-Health” is supported by Fraser Health, the Mission Division of Family Practice, Mission Altogether for Healthcare, Mission Memorial Hospital, and Community Futures.

“This collaborative effort ensures that the project not only supports local and provincial strategies for attracting a wide range of healthcare professionals but also integrates seamlessly with existing healthcare frameworks to meet evolving community needs. Together, these partnerships will play a crucial role in making healthcare in Mission more reliable and sustainable,” the release reads. 

Alignment with the health hub in Mission’s official community plan was also noted in a the news release. Per the release, the project reinforces local solutions aimed at mitigating hospital closures and enhancing the dependability of healthcare services in the area. 

“The Health-for-Health initiative represents an important investment in our community’s future by providing convenient and purpose-built accommodations near Mission Memorial Hospital that makes it easier for healthcare professionals to live and work in our community,” Bridgehead board chair Ryan Laurin said in the news release. 

Bridgehead recently held its annual general meeting followed by an open house on Sept. 17. 

An online survey about various Bridgehead projects is open at https://engage.mission.ca/form/mission-bridgehead-open-house-su.