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Tricks and tips from BC Children’s for Halloween
Halloween is a busy time for many families and BC Children’s Emergency Department physician Dr. Ran Goldman has some tips to help keep mini-mummies from coming undone.
Showing courage and support in the face of 'emotional fire'
Joanna McKay, psychiatric consultation liaison nurse at BC Children’s Hospital, received a PHSA+ Award for being a role model to staff.
Empowering others to be and do their best
Christy Hay, executive director of clinical operations, emergency, trauma and access and specialized pediatrics for BC Children's Hospital, received a PHSA+ Award for demonstrating excellence and living by PHSA’s values.
Hummingbird house post unveiling at Sunny Hill reveals positivity and perseverance
On a sunny fall day this week, a group of BC Children's Hospital staff and guests, officially unveiled a beautiful house post called Hummingbirds in the Garden, at the Sunny Hill Health Centre.
Time to get the flu shot
Influenza is highly contagious and children are most affected by the virus.
BC Children’s Hospital ranks #5 best pediatric hospital in world, says Newsweek
BC Children's Hospital is one of the top hospitals in the 2023 World's Best Specialized Hospitals list.
Collection centre closes after helping to battle COVID-19 locally and beyond
The COVID-19 collection centre at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre is shutting down on September 29. Read how it has played an integral role in the pandemic response, both in BC and around the world.
Survey finds low concussion awareness in BC
A new survey has found only 11 per cent of British Columbians are confident in their ability to recognize signs of a concussion, when sometimes quick medical advice can be life-changing.
BC Children's Extracorporeal Life Support Program awarded highest honour
BC Children's Hospital recently received a platinum level designation for excellence in life support care from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization.
Doctors urge families to get immunizations up-to-date as kids head back to school
With fall on the horizon, BC Children’s Hospital and the BC Centre for Disease Control physicians are encouraging parents and caregivers to make sure their children are on schedule with their regular childhood vaccinations and COVID-19 vaccines.