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Time to get the flu shot
Influenza is highly contagious and children are most affected by the virus.
BC Children’s Hospital ranks #5 best pediatric hospital in world, says Newsweek
BC Children's Hospital is one of the top hospitals in the 2023 World's Best Specialized Hospitals list.
Collection centre closes after helping to battle COVID-19 locally and beyond
The COVID-19 collection centre at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre is shutting down on September 29. Read how it has played an integral role in the pandemic response, both in BC and around the world.
Survey finds low concussion awareness in B.C.
A new survey has found only 11 per cent of British Columbians are confident in their ability to recognize signs of a concussion, when sometimes quick medical advice can be life-changing.
BC Children's Extracorporeal Life Support Program awarded highest honour
BC Children's Hospital recently received a platinum level designation for excellence in life support care from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization.
Doctors urge families to get immunizations up-to-date as kids head back to school
With fall on the horizon, BC Children’s Hospital and the BC Centre for Disease Control physicians are encouraging parents and caregivers to make sure their children are on schedule with their regular childhood vaccinations and COVID-19 vaccines.
Compassion, care and cookies: How small gestures add up to powerful leadership
Flávia Mandic, director of specialized pediatric medical services, has received a PHSA+ Award for her thoughtful gestures that help build resilience in a challenging workplace.
Dr. Steven P. Miller named to the Royal Society of Canada
BC Children’s Hospital chief of pediatrics Dr. Steven P. Miller has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada, one of the highest honours an individual can achieve in the arts and sciences.
Inspiring change for more child and youth-friendly care
From a shout-out on the news from Dr. Bonnie Henry to influencing the child COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Hear from the BC Children’s Hospital Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and what it means for the team to receive a PHSA+ Award.
Suicide prevention starts with a conversation
Suicide is not easy to talk about and it can be difficult to learn that a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide. Read what the BC Children's experts say as we mark World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10.