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Santa brings Christmas cheer to kids and PHSA staff
Santa Claus is back in the air again with the help of BC Emergency Health Services. Read about his stop at the BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre.
For Juan Jose Cruz Martinez, looking after his two-year-old son is his favourite extreme sport
Juan oversees the design and construction of a first-of-its-kind centre in Canada for children and youth living with health complexity.
Families test layout of patient suites for new centre for children with health complexity
Designing a brand new centre for children and youth living with health complexity, when nothing exists like it in Canada, poses a unique challenge. It’s also an exciting opportunity to partner with families who are experts in their children’s care.
When to bring your child to the BC Children's Emergency Department
Having a sick child can be stressful, but it helps to know when it’s time to seek emergency treatment.
BCEHS paramedics replace Halloween costume after young patient hit by vehicle
It was a sweet moment after a scary one on Halloween. A 12-year-old boy was hit by a truck at a Vancouver intersection and paramedics Quinn and Lisa presented him with a new costume at BC Children's Hospital after they needed to cut his off at the scene.
Preparing for the worst, for the best outcomes
BC Children's Hospital held a mass casualty exercise October 19 to ensure the emergency department, and other areas of the hospital, are properly prepared.
Tricks and tips from BC Children’s for Halloween
Halloween is a busy time for many families and BC Children’s Emergency Department physician Dr. Ran Goldman has some tips to help keep mini-mummies from coming undone.
Showing courage and support in the face of 'emotional fire'
Joanna McKay, psychiatric consultation liaison nurse at BC Children’s Hospital, received a PHSA+ Award for being a role model to staff.
Empowering others to be and do their best
Christy Hay, executive director of clinical operations, emergency, trauma and access and specialized pediatrics for BC Children's Hospital, received a PHSA+ Award for demonstrating excellence and living by PHSA’s values.
Hummingbird house post unveiling at Sunny Hill reveals positivity and perseverance
On a sunny fall day this week, a group of BC Children's Hospital staff and guests, officially unveiled a beautiful house post called Hummingbirds in the Garden, at the Sunny Hill Health Centre.