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Welcome to BC Children's Hospital
BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, agencies of the Provincial Health Services Authority, provide expert care for the province’s most seriously ill or injured children, including newborns and adolescents. Based in Vancouver, BC Children’s and Sunny Hill reach across the province with vital health services that may not be available anywhere else in B.C. We provide specialized training in pediatric health care and work with renowned researchers to achieve better health for children and youth. As academic health centres, BC Children's and Sunny Hill are affiliated with the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Child & Family Research Institute, and other education and research institutions.
For health information, view our A-Z Health Pamphlets and for health advice, call 8-1-1 or visit HealthLinkBC.
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Taking transit to BC Children's during the Olympics
If you need to travel to BC Children's Hospital during the Olympic period, consider taking transit, such as the Canada Line skytrain or the #17 bus. Download directions. |
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What to do if you have a compliment or complaint
We value your feedback. If you have a compliment or complaint about our organization, please speak with the person who provided the service or to the manager of the area. If your complaint remains unresolved after discussing the issue with the service area, you may contact our Patient Care Quality Office.
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H1N1 flu virus
At this time, in order to reduce the spread of H1N1 flu virus and other illness, BC Children's is asking that no more than two family members come with a child to the emergency department, or scheduled appointment, or visit a child in an inpatient unit at any one time.
We ask patients and families to check this webpage or call 1-888-300-3088 for updates and potential changes to clinic and hospital activities as a result of the H1N1 flu virus.
To find out where you can get the H1N1 flu vaccine, contact your family doctor or local public health unit, or use the BC Flu Clinic Locator.
For the latest information about H1N1 in BC, see the BC Centre for Disease Control website or the Ministry of Health Services H1N1 website.
Health care professionals can view the BC Perinatal Health Program's H1N1 Interim Management Guidelines for more information. |
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Winter safety tips
BC Children's cautions new parents and caregivers to be aware of the risks of gas fireplaces. Read the news release and download the Fireplace Safety Checklist.
Winter sports are a fun way for kids stay active. Read the BC Children's news release for tips on how to enjoy these activities safely.
To keep kids safe during the holiday season, BC Children's enourages parents and caregivers to read the news release with important safety tips. |
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