[4] In 1997, the Westminster Health Centre building was opened to house administration, psychiatry and ambulatory care.

[8][9] The Emergency Department is classified as a Level 3 trauma centre, opens 24/7, and sees more than 50,000 patients annually.

[11] Non-medical amenities and enhancements include a large atrium inside the main entrance where one can find a Starbucks and a gift shop.

In April 2014, work began on a $2 million renovation to the atrium area inside the main hospital entrance.

The Westminster Health Centre building and the renovated atrium area will be renamed the Milan Ilich Pavilion.

The reconfigured space will become a hub for information and services and include a new admitting desk, a dedicated family and patient centre and a simpler way-finding strategy.

In addition to the acute tower, it shall include an expanded emergency room, ICU, pharmacy, pediatric unit, and surgical suit.

[17][18] Richmond Hospital is located on the southeast corner of Westminster Highway and Gilbert Road, and can be accessed by TransLink Buses 401, 407, and 414.