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Hats off to the cystic fibrosis (CF) clinic grads: an inside look at the adolescent transition process<img alt="" src="/phsa-news-site/PublishingImages/CF%20Clinic%20Graduate_CF%20Grad%20Clinic%20Story.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Hats off to the cystic fibrosis (CF) clinic grads: an inside look at the adolescent transition processAs graduation caps are tossed in the air across BC and grade 12 students plan the next steps in their life, another special kind of “grad” takes place in many areas of BC Children’s Hospital — the graduation from pediatric to adult-based health care.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/hats-off-to-the-cystic-fibrosis-(cf)-clinic-grads2025-07-04T07:00:00Z
Ministry-funded project reduces workload, increases timeliness and improves quality of breast cancer care<img alt="" src="/research/PublishingImages/our-research/about-us/news-stories/Alan_Nichol_HIPP.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Ministry-funded project reduces workload, increases timeliness and improves quality of breast cancer careA new system at BC Cancer expedites triage of breast cancers and accelerates the initiation of treatment.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/ministry-innovation-pathway-recipient-bc-cancer2025-06-19T07:00:00Z
Along the stroke care continuum, everyone has a role to play, including you<img alt="" src="/Stroke-Services-Site/PublishingImages/our-services/programs-services/stroke-services-bc/Stroke%20Month%202025%20Article.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Along the stroke care continuum, everyone has a role to play, including youAlthough in recent years BC has seen improvements in stroke care and death rates from stroke, it's still the third-leading cause of death in Canada and a leading cause of adult disability. More than 8,000 stroke hospitalizations occur each year in BC. http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/along-the-stroke-care-continuum-everyone-has-a-role-to-play-including-you2025-06-17T07:00:00Z
Cystic fibrosis-tailored mental health pilot project produces successful initial results<img alt="" src="/phsa-news-site/PublishingImages/Pat_CFCBT_2025.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Cystic fibrosis-tailored mental health pilot project produces successful initial resultsPeople with cystic fibrosis have a two-three times higher incidence of both anxiety and depression than the general population. Together with local and global partners, Cystic Fibrosis Care BC is steadfast in addressing these numbers. http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/cystic-fibrosis-tailored-mental-health-pilot-project-proven-successful-in-initial-results2025-05-09T07:00:00Z
International Day of the Midwife 2025: Recognizing the key role of midwives in climate crises<img alt="" src="/phsa-news-site/PublishingImages/IDM2025_WEBSITE.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />International Day of the Midwife 2025: Recognizing the key role of midwives in climate crisesThe 2025 theme for International Day of the Midwife is “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis.” Through direct care delivery and innovative strategic planning, PHSA program midwives are meeting the occasion.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/international-day-of-the-midwife-2025-recognizing-the-key-role-of-midwives-in-climate-crises2025-05-05T07:00:00Z
PPE recycling program reduces landfill waste and saves energy<img alt="" src="/plms/PublishingImages/ppe-recycling.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />PPE recycling program reduces landfill waste and saves energyPHSA's procurement team is spearheading the rollout of a province-wide PPE recycling program, making a significant impact on planetary health.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/ppe-recycling-program2025-04-22T07:00:00Z
Beyond the bedside: How nurses are leading the way in planetary health<img alt="" src="/plms/PublishingImages/Lindi%20picture%20website.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Beyond the bedside: How nurses are leading the way in planetary healthDiscover how a new internship is empowering nurses to lead sustainable health care initiatives and tackle planetary health.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/beyond-the-bedside2025-04-11T07:00:00Z
B.C. health-care facilities reel in local salmon for the menu<img alt="" src="/plms/PublishingImages/jose-morais-salmon.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />B.C. health-care facilities reel in local salmon for the menu Learn about José Morais and the partnerships he’s built with Indigenous farmers to bring local salmon to the table at health-care facilities across the Lower Mainland.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/local-salmon-for-the-menu2025-04-03T07:00:00Z
International Long COVID Awareness Day 2025<img alt="" src="/research/PublishingImages/our-research/about-us/news-stories/Michelle_PC-ICCN.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />International Long COVID Awareness Day 2025International Long COVID Awareness Day is observed annually on March 15. Learn about how Michelle got the assistance she needed to start getting her life back on track through B.C.'s Post-COVID Recovery Clinic.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/long-covid-awareness-day-20252025-03-14T07:00:00Z
Leading the way in culturally-safe care<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/penny-cooper-2024-phsa-plus-recipient-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Leading the way in culturally-safe carePenny Cooper is a recipient of the PHSA+ Indigenous-specific Anti-Racism & Cultural Safety award. Her patience, compassion and strong commitment to eradicating Indigenous-specific racism transforms the way teams approach Indigenous cultural safety.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/penny-cooper-2024-phsa-plus-recipient2025-01-23T08:00:00Z


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