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BC Children’s Hospital issues a seasonal reminder to families about fall risks, as well as preventable weather-related injuries
VANCOUVER – As the weather gets warmer and the province heads towards the summer months, BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) are reminding parents and families to take precautions to enjoy this time safely. In particular, we are advising families and caregivers to be particularly cautious near windows and balconies, and bodies of water.
Construction begins on centre for children with health complexity
Children and youth with complex care needs throughout BC are closer to having access to a dedicated BC Children's Hospital facility, as construction is now underway.
Dr. Hal Siden on supporting children with health complexity through a new program
Dr. Hal Siden is the medical director for the team designing and building the new BC Children's Hospital centre for health complexity.
BC Children’s Hospital offer guidance to families, as mental health concerns increase during back-to-school transition
As children and families prepare for the start of a new school year, BC Children’s Hospital is reminding parents and caregivers about the impact this transition can have on children, including increased anxiety and depression.
Preparation for construction begins at BC Children’s Hospital new centre for health complexity site
Demolition of the former Sunny Hill Health Centre building at E 21st Avenue and Slocan Street in Vancouver is underway.
Centre for children with health complexity moves closer to construction
Children and youth with complex medical conditions are one step closer to receiving dedicated services through a new BC Children’s Hospital centre for health complexity at 3644 Slocan St. in East Vancouver.
BC Children’s Hospital celebrates inaugural graduation ceremony for transplant patients
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) held an inaugural graduation event for patients transitioning into the adult care system.
BC Children’s Hospital on track for increase in warm weather-related injuries
Already in 2024, 12 children have been treated at BC Children's for injuries related to window and balcony falls, compared to 14 children treated throughout 2023.
Meet Tessa Diaczun: Designing a new program for children with health complexity
Tessa Diaczun is a nurse practitioner (NP) and clinical planning lead with the Slocan Site Redevelopment Project.
Meet Elizabeth Stanford, leading the clinical planning for a new BC Children’s Hospital centre for health complexity
The new program is intended to fill a critical gap in existing care for children with health complexity and their families.