A twelve bed Psychogeriatric unit opens, focusing on assessment and treatment of individuals with mental health problems.

The Minister of Health, the Honorable Don Orchard announces the opening of 90 beds in the Lodge Building and 60 interim Personal Care beds in the South Pavilion.

The 90 beds incorporate an expansion of the Centre’s Respiratory program, a doubling of Assessment and Rehabilitation beds and a new unit for the severely brain injured.

With this announcement, Deer Lodge Centre becomes Manitoba’s major facility for Geriatric Rehabilitation.