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Meet Lee Johnston, patient and family engagement advisor for the Slocan site
Lee Johnston is fiercely committed to bringing the needs of families and caregivers to the forefront of designing a new centre for children living with health complexity.
Celebrating the diverse and talented nurses at BC Children's Hospital
National Nursing Week is May 8-14 and to celebrate, we are highlighting a few of the nurses who make up the BC Children’s Hospital team.
BC Children’s Hospital patient and fashion model honoured for being mental health role model
Amaya Cruz has won a City of Richmond U-ROC Outstanding Youth Award for her advocacy in mental health. The teen has overcome her mental-health challenges to rock runways in New York and she mentors others with similar struggles.
The art of learning to grow: Q&A with Dr. Catherine Biggs
May 1 is National Physicians’ Day and we are marking the day by checking in with Dr. Catherine Biggs about her career as a pediatric immunologist at BC Children’s Hospital.
Pre and Post Analytical's Angel WingSet flies away with Build A Lab Bear contest victory
Eight beary clever and cuddy teddy bears were voted on for Our Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine staff got beary crafty for National Medical Laboratory Week and created eight teddy bears representing each of its divisions.
Volunteers strengthen the fabric of our community
This year's National Volunteer Week theme of 'Volunteering Weaves us Together' underscores the importance of volunteering in creating a strong, interconnected and vibrant community.
We welcome 129 new staff!
We have welcomed 129 new staff, now that the final cohort of Housekeeping staff has transitioned from their previous employer Compass Group Canada, under B.C. provincial repatriation legislation (Bill 47).
Skiers, snowboarders at higher risk of injury leading to hospitalization
New data from the BC Trauma Registry indicates the average number of injuries leading to hospitalizations for skiers and snowboarders far surpass the numbers for other popular winter sports.
Introducing LearnDiabetes: A game changer for pediatric diabetes
The multimedia platform helps children and youth diagnosed with diabetes. The disease can bring a lifetime of challenges, from having to monitor blood sugar levels around the clock to a never-ending fear of life-threatening complications.
BC Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Clinic returns after pandemic hiatus
The event, celebrating Child Life Week, gives children a chance to playfully interact with therapies and procedures they may encounter during their health care journey at BC Children's Hospital.