Riverview Annex constructed, housing the new Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit.

The care of single mothers and their babies separates from Misericordia General Hospital with the opening of Villa Rosa, a home for single mothers.

New nurses’ residence constructed to accommodate 200 students.

During the 1950s the Misericordia Sisters have the strongest presence in Winnipeg, with over 45 Sisters involved and active.

Construction begins on the Cornish and Wolseley West additions bringing the total number of beds to 418, with 60 bassinets and a full range of diagnostic services.

Shea family’s significant donation allows Misericordia’s expansion to go forward.

Maryland Wing added, bringing the total number of beds to 305.

Misericordia General Hospital enlarged from 125 to 225 beds.

Misericordia General Hospital awarded a grade “A” facility approval from the Catholic Association of Federated Hospitals and the American College of Surgeons.

Winnipeg Maternity Hospital name changes to Misericordia General Hospital with 125 beds, 50 bassinets and 50 medical practitioners.