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Provincial partnership results in guidance to help health-care providers recognize and treat pediatric sepsis
New guidelines and an online toolkit are designed for clinicians to assist pediatric patients presenting to emergency departments or urgent care centres.
Wraparound supports expanded for young people
Young people with addictions challenges will now have access to more wraparound supports to get the help they need in hospital and the community on their pathway to wellness.
Children and climate change anxiety: When wildfire smoke rolls in
Smoke from wildfires can have a negative impact on the mental health of children. BC Children’s Hospital psychologist Dr. Christine Korol gives advice for parents and caregivers on how to help anxious kids.
New substance use beds help young adult men living with addictions in B.C.
Young adult men living with addictions in British Columbia will have access to more treatment and recovery services, with the opening of new substance-use beds in Surrey and Vancouver.
Tips for wildfire smoke and children
Smoke from wildfires can trigger serious health issues for children, especially if they have chronic respiratory or heart conditions.
Centre for children with complex care needs takes shape with new renderings
The Provincial Health Services Authority and BC Children's Hospital unveil the latest design for an exciting new centre that will help children and youth living with health complexity.
Complex care centre for young people moves forward
A new centre for children and youth with complex health-care needs is a step closer with the issuing of the request for qualifications (RFQ).
Tips to help keep kids cool in hot weather
When temperatures soar, many children are at risk of dangerous heat-related illnesses.
Meet Lee Johnston, patient and family engagement advisor for the Slocan site
Lee Johnston is fiercely committed to bringing the needs of families and caregivers to the forefront of designing a new centre for children living with health complexity.
Celebrating the diverse and talented nurses at BC Children's Hospital
National Nursing Week is May 8-14 and to celebrate, we are highlighting a few of the nurses who make up the BC Children’s Hospital team.