Provincial Health Services Authority - PHSA

06/18/2026

Don’t wait for an emergency. Save the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre number in your phone: 1-800-567-8911.

The line is open 24/7 to B.C. and the Yukon and staffed with nurses and pharmacists who can help if an adult or child has been exposed to drugs or poisons.

06/17/2026

“Thank you to every paramedic, dispatcher, and call taker for being the calm voice and caring heart when people need help the most.”

Has someone at PHSA made a difference in your life? Share your gratitude today at phsa.ca/thanks.

06/16/2026

🎵✨ In the midst of beeping medical equipment and difficult moments, music creates space for something deeply human: connection.

Having spent 25 years as a music therapist at BC Children’s Hospital, Erin Delnea has seen firsthand how music can highlight the essence of a child, bringing children’s creativity and playfulness to the forefront.

“I don't think you can work with children without experiencing hope and laughter and joy in your day,” says Erin. “And that's probably a big part of the reason that I've worked here for so long.”

06/14/2026

Did you know 40 per cent of amateur golfers have sustained an injury?

Risk factors include:

⛳Over-practicing or excessive play

⛳Lack of proper warmup

⛳Improper technique

Learn how to reduce injury risk for golf and other sports at ActiveSafe.ca.

06/13/2026

Temperatures are expected to rise in the coming days.

With more people expected to be out and about during the FIFA World Cup 2026ᵀᴹ events, it’s important to remember to prepare for the heat and watch out for signs of overheating.

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Excitement is building for FIFA World Cup 2026ᵀᴹ. Find out how BCEHS is working to ensure people can safely enjoy this event in Vancouver.

06/11/2026

During National Porter Appreciation Week, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible porters at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre.

Working behind the scenes, porters help keep the campus running smoothly. From transporting patients with compassion and care to ensuring essential medical equipment, supplies and specimens reach their destinations, their contributions are vital to care.

Thank you to every member of our porter team for your unwavering dedication and commitment to patients and families. Your work makes a difference every single day.👏💙

06/10/2026

Drownings can happen quickly and quietly.

👀Always be vigilant and ensure you are within arm’s reach of children in the water.

🦺Wear a personal flotation device while on a boat or on bodies of water.

🚫Refrain from using alcohol and drugs.

Follow PHSA for more tips on safety throughout the summer and beyond.

06/09/2026

There are now more paramedics in the skies above BC than ever before, thanks to two new paramedic roles introduced at BCEHS: primary care flight paramedic and advanced care flight paramedic.

Primary care and advanced care flight paramedics focus on moving patients with low and medium acuity health needs between health-care facilities. Many flight paramedics specifically focus on caring for neonatal, pediatric and maternity patients.

Previously, critical care paramedics – who have the highest level of paramedic training in BC – would typically care for patients being moved by air. With more paramedics now trained to treat patients in the skies, critical care paramedics can focus on caring for the sickest patients, who need their specialized skills and training.

Learn more about these new designations: https://ow.ly/5wGl50Z4wOn