Provincial Health Services Authority - PHSA

Provincial Health Services Authority - PHSA PHSA's primary role is to ensure BC residents have access to a network of specialized health care

PHSA’s vision is province-wide solutions for excellence in health, every time. We operate provincial agencies including the BC Cancer Agency, BC Children’s Hospital, BC Centre for Disease Control, BC Emergency Health Services and BC Transplant. We are also responsible for specialized provincial health services like trauma and chest surgery, stroke care, Indigenous health and infection control, whi

ch are delivered across the province. For careers information, visit jobs.phsa.ca or email [email protected].

08/29/2026

“I fell, broke my hip and knee, and sprained my wrist. Paramedics were incredible and appreciated!”

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

Important safety tips for returning home after a wildfire evacuation.
08/26/2026

Important safety tips for returning home after a wildfire evacuation.

08/25/2026

Just like at hospitals, BC Emergency Health Services uses a triage process to determine which 911 calls are the most urgent. This allows BCEHS to prioritize getting ambulances to the most serious emergencies, where every second counts.

You can help BCEHS make sure that people who need help the most get it as quickly as possible by keeping 911 for serious emergencies only.

Serious medical emergencies include when a person:

⚠️ Is unconscious or semi-conscious

⚠️ Is experiencing chest pain or having trouble breathing

⚠️ Is showing signs of a stroke (vision changes, loss of balance, facial drooping, limb weakness and difficultly speaking)

⚠️ Is having a serious allergic reaction

⚠️ Is suffering from burns or serious physical trauma

If you have a less serious medical concern, you can call 811 to speak with a nurse, check out the resources and symptom checkers on healthlinkbc.ca, or visit a pharmacist, walk-in clinic or urgent primary care centre.

Important safety tips following a wildfire evacuation.
08/20/2026

Important safety tips following a wildfire evacuation.

08/20/2026

Many people think measles is a mild disease but data shows that about 1 in 10 people with measles are actually hospitalized.

Immunization is the best way to prevent measles and is very effective in preventing disease.

Learn more about measles and what to do if you suspect you have been exposed at bccdc.ca/measles.

08/19/2026

Take steps to stay safe if wildfire smoke is in the air.

🏠Spend less time outside.

🪟Close your windows.

🏢Use an air purifier or spend time in places with clean air.

📱If the smoke is affecting you and you are unsure if it is a medical emergency, call 8-1-1.

08/18/2026

Remember to use the “Swiss cheese” model of sun protection.

From May 1 to July 31, BCEHS paramedics responded to 175 drowning or near drowning events in BC. Many of these events h...
08/18/2026

From May 1 to July 31, BCEHS paramedics responded to 175 drowning or near drowning events in BC.

Many of these events had tragic outcomes.

Spending time on the water is special part of summer for many people in BC, but if you’re heading to the beach, a river or lake, remember that emergencies can unfold quickly on the water, and it’s important to stay safe.

There are simple steps you can take to prevent drowning this summer:

🦺 Wear a personal-flotation device or life jacket on or near the water. Don’t just have one on the boat or at the beach. There may not be enough time to put a life jacket on in an emergency.

🚫🍺 Don’t use alcohol or recreational drugs while swimming, boating or tubing. Intoxication is a significant risk factor for drowning.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Supervise children closely around water. When you’re in the water, always ensure children are within arm’s reach of an adult. Most drownings involving young children happen when children are unsupervised or the caretaker is distracted.

💧 Always empty above-ground wading pools after use. Young children can drown in only a few centimetres of water.

🧸 Clear all toys from pools when not in use to ensure children do not attempt to retrieve them later.

🏊‍♀️ Always swim with a buddy and avoid large waves and areas with currents when swimming in the ocean.

Enjoy the summer but please !

08/16/2026

Do you know the difference between an evacuation alert and an evacuation order in the case of a wildfire?

🎒If an evacuation alert is issued by your local government or First Nation be ready to leave on short notice.

🚙If an evacuation order is issued, leave the area immediately because you are at risk.

🔥Be prepared for secondary hazards such as smoke, poor air quality, closed roads and landslides.

🔗 Learn more at www.phsa.ca/hembc.

Air quality in parts of BC is currently poor due to ongoing wildfires. When it is smoky outside, keep windows closed, an...
08/15/2026

Air quality in parts of BC is currently poor due to ongoing wildfires. When it is smoky outside, keep windows closed, and an air purifier on. If it gets too hot at home, find cooler, cleaner air by visiting your local library, a mall, or other indoor community space.

Limit your exposure as much as possible, particularly if you are someone with a pre-existing chronic condition such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, diabetes, are pregnant, elderly or you are caring for infants and small children who are also at higher risk of experiencing severe or long-term health effects.

If you need to go outside, take it easy and avoid strenuous activities. Consider wear a N95 respirator or multi-layered mask to help filter out smoke particles.

Learn more: https://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke

*The visuals are a Chee Mamuk initiative co-created by the Indigenous Knowledge Translation Working Group partners.

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