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International nurse perseveres to work at BC Children’s and touts new funding
Monique Wee is telling her story in support of a new BC Government announcement that will help make it easier for internationally-educated nurses (IENs) to work in B.C.
Tips to keep children safe from burns
Each year at BC Children’s Hospital there are more than 1,000 burn-related visits for both treatment and follow-up appointments. Read the tips from BC Children's to help keep your children safe as we mark Burn Awareness Week.
Rezoning approved for new centre for children with health complexity
At its January 19, 2023 public hearing, City of Vancouver Council approved the rezoning application for the redevelopment of the site at Slocan Street and 21 Avenue in Vancouver.
Severe flu cases have doctors urging families to get vaccinated
Our Emergency Department (ED) is seeing a wide range of respiratory viral illnesses this season – from fevers and coughs to rare, but serious flu cases that have physicians encouraging families to get vaccinated and do their best not to catch viruses.
Santa brings Christmas cheer to kids and PHSA staff
Santa Claus is back in the air again with the help of BC Emergency Health Services. Read about his stop at the BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre.
For Juan Jose Cruz Martinez, looking after his two-year-old son is his favourite extreme sport
Juan oversees the design and construction of a first-of-its-kind centre in Canada for children and youth living with health complexity.
Families test layout of patient suites for new centre for children with health complexity
Designing a brand new centre for children and youth living with health complexity, when nothing exists like it in Canada, poses a unique challenge. It’s also an exciting opportunity to partner with families who are experts in their children’s care.
When to bring your child to the BC Children's Emergency Department
Having a sick child can be stressful, but it helps to know when it’s time to seek emergency treatment.
BCEHS paramedics replace Halloween costume after young patient hit by vehicle
It was a sweet moment after a scary one on Halloween. A 12-year-old boy was hit by a truck at a Vancouver intersection and paramedics Quinn and Lisa presented him with a new costume at BC Children's Hospital after they needed to cut his off at the scene.
Preparing for the worst, for the best outcomes
BC Children's Hospital held a mass casualty exercise October 19 to ensure the emergency department, and other areas of the hospital, are properly prepared.