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Expanded access to CAR-T therapy for children with advanced leukemia and lymphoma in BC<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/CART.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Expanded access to CAR-T therapy for children with advanced leukemia and lymphoma in BCLast week, the province announced the implementation of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR-T) therapy as a standard of care in B.C. for both pediatric and adult patients.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/about/news-stories/expanded-access-to-car-t-therapy-for-children-with-advanced-leukemia-and-lymphoma-in-bc2024-03-13T07:00:00Z
Statement regarding the delivery of gender affirming care for youth in BCStatement regarding the delivery of gender affirming care for youth in BCThe Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), including BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) and Trans Care BC (TCBC), is committed to ensuring that trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary British Columbians have access to the health care and supports they need.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/statement-regarding-the-delivery-of-gender-affirming-care-for-youth-in-bc2024-02-01T08:00:00Z
Community members rescue plants from the former Sunny Hill garden<img alt="garden in winter" src="/PublishingImages/2023_Slocan_PlantEvent_Liz_web.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Community members rescue plants from the former Sunny Hill gardenWhen old buildings get demolished, the gardens that surround them often end up in the landfill. Fortunately, over 100 plants from the former Sunny Hill Health Centre garden were able to find new homes.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/rescuing-plants-from-the-former-sunny-hill-garden2024-01-08T08:00:00Z
B.C. experiencing higher levels of invasive group A streptococcal infections in childrenB.C. experiencing higher levels of invasive group A streptococcal infections in childrenBritish Columbia is experiencing higher levels of invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections compared to historical averages, particularly among children.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/igas-infections-in-children2023-12-22T08:00:00Z
Santa takes flight aboard an air ambulance to visit hospitalized kids<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Santa2023-9597.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Santa takes flight aboard an air ambulance to visit hospitalized kidsOn December 12, Santa took a very special flight to spread holiday cheer to children and their families at five B.C. hospitals, including BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/santa-takes-flight-aboard-an-air-ambulance-to-visit-hospitalized-kids2023-12-13T08:00:00Z
BC Children’s and BC Women’s hospitals lead effort to launch one of the most complex diagnostic services ever provided in province<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/genomw.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />BC Children’s and BC Women’s hospitals lead effort to launch one of the most complex diagnostic services ever provided in provinceIn a first for B.C., patients have received genome-wide sequencing results through a fully Canadian-based service. http://www.bcchildrens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/hospital-leads-effort-to-launch-one-of-the-most-complex-diagnostic-services-ever-provided-in-province2023-11-20T08:00:00Z
Share feedback about BC Children’s Hospital website<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Habanero-feedback-story.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Share feedback about BC Children’s Hospital websiteYour insights as a patient, parent, caregiver or community member are needed to help us improve the information we share with you on the BC Children’s Hospital website. http://www.bcchildrens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/share-your-feedback-about-the-bc-childrens-website2023-11-06T08:00:00Z
Redefining health-care infrastructure for children with complex needs<img alt="Slocan Site Redevelopment Project team" src="/PublishingImages/slocan-site-redevelopment-project-phsa-plus-external.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Redefining health-care infrastructure for children with complex needsThe Slocan Site Redevelopment Project team came together in June 2022 to improve the quality of life, well-being, and health outcomes for children and youth with health complexities. Learn more about this all-star team and why they earned a PHSA+ Award.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/slocan-site-redevelopment-project-2023-phsa-plus-recipient2023-10-27T07:00:00Z
BC Children’s Emergency Department offers guidance ahead of respiratory season<img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/BCCH_TinaChin_EDIT.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />BC Children’s Emergency Department offers guidance ahead of respiratory seasonOur health-care providers have tips for families on where to access care when their child is sick.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bc-children’s-emergency-department-offers-guidance-to-families-on-where-to-access-care-ahead-of-respiratory-season2023-10-19T07:00:00Z
From snack shacks to clothing drives: building a sense of community in nursing<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/t7-ppg-phsa-plus-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />From snack shacks to clothing drives: building a sense of community in nursingComprised of bedside registered nurses and members of the leadership team, the T7 Professional Practice Group receives a PHSA+ Award for boosting morale and helping nurses connect with one another at a more personal level.http://www.bcchildrens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/t7-ppg-2023-phsa-plus-recipient2023-10-13T07:00:00Z

 


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