COQUITLAM, B.C. — Fraser Health Authority’s Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 17, giving residents of the Tri-Cities an opportunity to learn more about local health services and engage directly with decision-makers.
The session is scheduled to take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Executive Plaza and Suites Hotel, Grand Ballroom A, 405 North Road, Coquitlam. Community members are invited to attend in person.
Opportunity for Public Engagement
The meeting is designed to give residents a chance to hear updates on Fraser Health’s operations while also providing a forum to ask questions. Health board meetings of this kind are part of the authority’s commitment to transparency and accountability in managing health care delivery across one of British Columbia’s most populous regions.
“Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting in person at the Executive Plaza and Suites Hotel in Coquitlam,” the announcement stated. “Learn about health services in the Tri-Cities, ask questions and engage directly with board members.”
Fraser Health encourages residents interested in learning more about the meeting to visit fraserhealth.ca/BoardMeeting.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is one of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based care to a diverse and rapidly growing population. The authority serves residents across a large geographic area that includes urban, suburban, and rural communities.
According to the release, Fraser Health’s services are delivered by a team of more than 48,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers. Together, they provide a wide spectrum of health care ranging from acute hospital care to community health programs, long-term care, and mental health services.
The authority also acknowledges the lands on which its services are delivered. “We recognize that Fraser Health provides care on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region,” the release noted.
The statement adds: “Fraser Health is dedicated to serving all Indigenous people, and honours the unique cultures of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit living within the Fraser Salish region.”
Broader Context
Public board meetings like this one are a common practice among health authorities across the province. They provide a platform for residents to engage with senior leadership, better understand health care priorities, and raise concerns directly.
For Fraser Health, the meeting comes at a time when the region continues to face significant pressures, including population growth, demand for expanded health services, and ongoing efforts to address the unique health needs of Indigenous and culturally diverse communities.
By holding sessions in different parts of its jurisdiction, the authority ensures that residents across the region — from Surrey to the Tri-Cities and beyond — have opportunities to connect with health leaders.
Looking Ahead
The September 17 meeting is expected to touch on health services specific to the Tri-Cities region, but board members will also be available to address questions on broader issues affecting Fraser Health’s service area. Topics such as hospital capacity, community care programs, and support for vulnerable populations are often raised during these sessions.
Residents who cannot attend may still access information and updates through Fraser Health’s website and public communications channels.
With more than 48,000 employees and volunteers supporting patients and families, the authority continues to emphasize its role as a cornerstone of health service delivery in British Columbia. The public meeting, officials say, is a reminder of the importance of community input in shaping the future of care.
