Article | 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 …

Article | Compassion, care and cookies: How small gestures add up to powerful leadership Flávia Mandic, director of specialized pediatric medical services, has received a PHSA+ Award for her thoughtful gestures that help build resilience in a challenging workplace. …

Article | Dr. Steven P. Miller named to the Royal Society of Canada BC Children’s Hospital chief of pediatrics Dr. Steven P. Miller has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada, one of the highest honours an individual can achieve in the arts and sciences. 14 …

Article | Community members rescue plants from the former Sunny Hill garden When old buildings get demolished, the gardens that surround them often end up in the landfill. Fortunately, over 100 plants from the former Sunny Hill Health Centre garden were able to …

Article | Inspiring change for more child and youth-friendly care ​​​​​​​F​rom a shout-​out on the news from Dr. Bonnie Henry to influencing the child COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Hear from the BC Children’s Hospital Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and what it means …

Article | Suicide prevention starts with a conversation ​Suicide is not easy to talk about and it can be difficult to learn that a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide. Read what the BC Children's experts say as we mark World Suicide Prevention Day, …

Article | New study shows COVID-19 vaccines safe during pregnancy A new study finds that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, the vaccines we have available here in B.C., are safe to use during pregnancy. 22 Aug 2022 Category ​The study, led by doctors at BC Children’s Hospital …

Article | Shortage of children's pain medication at retail shops ​There is a limited supply of oral (liquid) versions of acetaminophen and ibuprofen across Canada. We understand that consumers are unable to access it as readily as usual. It is not entirely sold out …

Article | Learn more about the redevelopment of the Slocan site The health-care site at Slocan Street and 21st Avenue will become a new centre for children and youth living with health complexity. The project team will be at Renfrew Park Community Centre on July 10 …

Article | Father of child who fell 3 storeys from window has warning for parents Sean Lim’s daughter, Taryn, fell through a window screen and landed on cement, but is now recovering. Hear him describe to media what it was like to go through this terrifying …