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Travelling to BC Children's during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

There will be heavy traffic in Vancouver before and during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. If you have a scheduled appointment at BC Children's, especially between February 4 and March 1 2010, please allow extra time to travel from your home to your appointment.

For information about transportation routes, planned road closures, and getting around the city during the Games period, check:

Getting Around the City of Vancouver

Coming to the hospital can be a stressful experience for children and their family. We believe that children will be less anxious if they are prepared. Talk honestly with your child about why being in hospital is necessary, and about what he or she will see, do and feel in the hospital.

If you have questions about your child keeping up with school work while in hospital, we have School Services.

Also, learn more about where to find parking, food, general amenities , maps of our buildings and site, and what's in the neighbourhood.

See where BC Children's Hospital is located on Oak Street.

Our Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children is a rehabilitation centre for children with disabilities. Learn more about Sunny Hill and where Sunny Hill is located.

BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children are smoke-free.

If you are involved in running a family support group within British Columbia, you may be eligible for funding through the Family Support Group/Network Funding.

The Partners in Care Family Advisory is taking nominations for their Family Centred Care Awards. If you have been treated by someone who practices family centred care, please nominate them for one of these prestigious awards. Nominations are open until July 31, 2009.

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Updated on: June 22, 2009

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PHSA improves the health of British Columbians by seeking province-wide solutions to specialized health care needs in collaboration with BC health authorities and other partners. For more information, visit http://www.phsa.ca

PHSA agencies include: BC Cancer Agency, BC Centre for Disease Control, BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, BC Mental Health & Addiction Services, BC Provincial Renal Agency, BC Transplant, BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, and Cardiac Services BC.