Page | Before Your Visit Before Your Visit Find information to help you and your child or youth prepare for your visit or stay at BC Children's Hospital. This includes what to bring to appointments or for an overnight stay, accommodation options, and preparing …

Page | Prepare for Surgery Prepare for Surgery Our clinical teams understand that surgery can cause significant stress and anxiety for both you and your child. You can take steps ahead of a surgical procedure to support yourself and your child before, during and …

Page | Prepare for an Appointment Prepare for an Appointment Depending on the length of your visit or stay and the care your child receives, you may need to prepare differently. Visit our what to bring page for details on what to pack for you and your child for …

Page | Infection Prevention and Control Infection Prevention and Control At BC Children’s Hospital, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team supports a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by reducing the risk of infections spreading or …

Page | School During Your Stay School During Your Stay The BC Children's Hospital School Program supports children from kindergarten to grade 12 who are current patients and siblings, when teaching staff are available. The Vancouver School Board administers this …

Page | Patient and Family Spaces Patient and Family Spaces There are a number of indoor and outdoor spaces open to patients, siblings, families and caregivers to enjoy and to relax in while at our hospital. Gardens Ground level: Wellness Park This outdoor space …

Page | Spiritual Care Spiritual Care BC Children’s Hospital has a team of spiritual health practitioners with specialized training to support children and families impacted by illness and injury, who would like additional support in coping. All practitioners are …

Page | Paying for Care Paying for Care There is a cost for health-care services in BC if you are not enrolled in the provincial health insurance plan. Learn how to pay your bill from BC Children's Hospital if you receive one. Canadian citizens and permanent …

Page | Hearing Problems Hearing Problems Hearing is very important for your child to learn to talk. If you are concerned about your child’s hearing, you can get a hearing test at any age. It is never too early. Even young babies can have hearing tests. Hearing …

Clinic or Service | BC Metabolic Nutrition Program BC Metabolic Nutrition Program The BC Metabolic Nutrition Program (BCMNP) provides specialized metabolic formulas and low-protein foods to children and adults with rare genetic disorders of metabolism. Hospital information …