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For media releases please visit Public Affairs & Communications at BC Children's Hospital.

 

RSV 2010-2011 Update

Tuesday, 10 August 2010 13:41

RSV Immunoprophylaxis Guidelines updated with 2010-2011 Synagis request form and Announcement letter.

Contractor Opportunity!

DISCHARGE PLANNING FOR ABORIGINAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH COMPLEX HEALTH CARE NEEDS

The First Nations Health Council, Child Health BC and the Vancouver Island Health Authority are seeking a Project Coordinator who is needed to develop a sustainable model for consideration by the Discharge Planning Group.

Desired skill sets include knowledge of First Nations communities on the Island, knowledge of Vancouver Island Health Authority resources, an understanding of the challenges for rural/remote to community hospital transfers or clinical services, and experience with child and youth health issues.

Required additional skills include good communication (verbal, documentation, presentation) and analytical skills. Please Click Here for more information.

On October 8 and 9, 2009 the First Nations Health Council (FNHC), Child Health BC and the Van­couver Island Health Authority (VIHA) convened 2 meetings with the First Nations communities on Vancouver Island, health care providers, and health agencies to examine how to develop a discharge planning process for Aboriginal Chil­dren with Complex Health Needs living on Van­couver Island. Click on the image to see the report of these meetings.

 

Annual Report 2009 - Growing Capacity

Thursday, 01 July 2010 08:08

Our 2009 Annual Report is now out!

 

 Child BC’s  2009 Annual Report  is all about “growing capacity towards best health for infants, children and youth in BC". 

Health BC’s Director over the past five years is recognized and his legacy of applying a child and youth health lens to decision-making will be carried into the future. Child Health BC, with leaders and health care providers from across BC, continues to pursue the shared goal that all children, no matter where they live in this province, would have access to an integrated, coordinated and quality system of care.

 

NEW!  HeartSmart Kids !

Beginning this September, HeartSmart Kidsis a FREE e-learning module! 

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Please visit www.heartandstroke.bc.ca/heartsmartkids for more information.

   

Summer Safety Tips for Children

Monday, 28 June 2010 13:51

Summer is here with the promise of sunshine and holidays. Fun is on the agenda, so we have attached a few links to summer safety tips.

Sunshine safety for infants is important and here are some tips on Infant Sun Protection, as well Sun Fun colouring posters and sing-a-long songs as well as information on Sun Myths from the BC Cancer Prevention Site.

Parent Central, Canada has an informative article on foods that can pose choking risks, entitled Redesign the Hot Dog - well worth a read.

Have fun and happy holidays!

   

New! Baby's Best Chance Website!

Friday, 28 May 2010 08:51

Baby's Best Chance is now on-line. This interactive website is filled with up-to-date and practical information, useful tools and resources for women, expectant parents, and families with babies and toddlers up to 3 years of age. http://www.bestchance.gov.bc.ca

Child Health BC has provided a one-time grant to publish a newly-revised version of Baby's Best Chance: Parent's Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care, which will be available through local health authorities to accompany information found on the Best Chance website.

 

 




   

H1N1 Virus

Tuesday, 27 October 2009 10:14

H1N1 Virus - Information Update

The Critical Care Division at BC Children's Hospital has identified the attached documents and links as important to the care and treatment of children and youth with H1N1:

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Downloads:

The BC Perinatal Health Program has now posted provincial guidelines for pregnant women and breastfeeding infants on their site:

   
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