Tips for pregnant people to stay safe during the summer heat | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/GettyImages-1226112459.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Tips for pregnant people to stay safe during the summer heat | Pregnant people are more likely to get heat exhaustion or even heat stroke than the general public. Read the advice from a BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre expert. | http://www.bcwomens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/tips-for-pregnant-women-to-stay-safe-during-the-summer-heat-wave | | 2022-06-24T07:00:00Z | | |
In honour of National Nursing Week, hear from some of our dedicated and compassionate nurses | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/BCCH%20Nurses%20(1).png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | In honour of National Nursing Week, hear from some of our dedicated and compassionate nurses | National Nursing Week is a time for us to thank our nurses for their contributions and for continuing to care for the health and well-being of mothers and babies across the province. | http://www.bcwomens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/in-honour-of-national-nursing-week-hear-from-some-of-our-compassionate-nurses | | 2022-05-09T07:00:00Z | | |
Katie of all trades | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/katie.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Katie of all trades | It’s Patient Experience Week and we’re profiling Katie Olson, who works behind the scenes to enhance the health-care journey of patients and families at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. | http://www.bcwomens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/katie-of-all-trades | | 2022-04-28T07:00:00Z | | |
Celebrating our dedicated volunteers | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Laura%20and%20Arman.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Celebrating our dedicated volunteers | National Volunteer Week, running this year from April 24-30, is a time to thank the many dedicated and passionate volunteers for their time and efforts, and recognize the incredible impact they have on the community at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. | http://www.bcwomens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/celebrating-our-dedicated-volunteers | | 2022-04-27T07:00:00Z | | |
Coming together to support change | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/LauraBook-POD.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Coming together to support change | How the lab team at C&W collaborated to support the rollout of CST Cerner. | http://www.bcwomens.ca/about/news-stories/coming-together-to-support-change | | 2022-04-12T07:00:00Z | | |
Can’t read the parking stall number in our lot? We’ve got a solution | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/GettyImages-1151016425.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Can’t read the parking stall number in our lot? We’ve got a solution | The numbers of the parking stalls in our lot are set to be painted soon and in the meantime, Impark has advice for those parking in stalls with illegible numbers. | http://www.bcwomens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/can’t-read-the-parking-stall-number-in-our-lot-we’ve-got-a-solution | | 2022-04-07T07:00:00Z | | |
Are you eligible for a COVID-19 test? | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/CW%20covid%20colllection%20site.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Are you eligible for a COVID-19 test? | Do you need to be tested for COVID-19? The COVID-19 Collection Centre at our hospital tests eligible patients. Read on to see if you can be tested here. | http://www.bcwomens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/are-you-eligible-for-a-covid-19-test | | 2022-03-18T07:00:00Z | | |
Pay parking is back at BC Women's and BC Children's hospitals | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/parking.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Pay parking is back at BC Women's and BC Children's hospitals | Pay parking is in effect again at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre and BC Children’s Hospital as of Friday, March 4, 2022. Read what patients and families need to know. | http://www.bcwomens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/pay-parking-is-back-at-bc-childrens-and-bc-womens-hospitals | | 2022-03-03T08:00:00Z | | |
Safer wellness paths for Indigenous Peoples | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/TaitFamily.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Safer wellness paths for Indigenous Peoples | On February 26, we are moving to an electronic health records system. As part of our new system, patients will have the option to self-identify as Indigenous. We will use these answers to ensure safer service for Indigenous patients. | http://www.bcwomens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/safer-wellness-paths-for-indigenous-peoples | | 2022-02-24T08:00:00Z | | |
Hand hygiene heroes show us how to suds up | <img alt="" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/HHHeroes%20(2).jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Hand hygiene heroes show us how to suds up | A new video campaign shows patients, families and visitors how to do something they’re not doing enough – that’s proper hand washing when visiting us. | http://www.bcwomens.ca/about/news-stories/stories/hand-hygiene-heroes-show-us-how-to-suds-up | | 2022-02-14T08:00:00Z | | |