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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
Promising results for BC Children’s Hospital project funded by Ministry Innovation Pathways Program<img alt="" src="/research/PublishingImages/our-research/about-us/news-stories/Vishal_Avinashi_BCCHR.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Promising results for BC Children’s Hospital project funded by Ministry Innovation Pathways ProgramA team that received funding through the program's 2023 intake has achieved promising results for pediatric care.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/ministry-innovation-pathways-program-results2025-01-17T08:00:00Z
A powerful force within B.C.'s kidney community<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/dennis-mccann-2024-phsa-plus-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A powerful force within B.C.'s kidney communityAs a patient partner at BC Renal, Dennis McCann advocated tirelessly for patient-centred care and meaningful patient engagement for over a decade. His tireless efforts are posthumously commemorated with the 2024 PHSA+ Patient Partner Award.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/dennis-mccann-2024-phsa-plus-recipient2024-12-19T08:00:00Z
Using the power of grief to drive change in the health-care system: one patient caregiver’s story<img alt="" src="/phsa-news-site/PublishingImages/CF%20Care%20BC%20Patient%20Caregiver_Story.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Using the power of grief to drive change in the health-care system: one patient caregiver’s story“One time at the hospital, I told Tori, ‘I’m your rock. I can fall apart outside the hospital, but in here, I’m your rock, and I’ll always be that for you,’” says Lynn Ramsey, patient caregiver.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/using-the-power-of-grief-to-drive-change-in-the-health-care-system-one-patient-caregiver’s-story2024-12-19T08:00:00Z
A shared passion for making a meaningful difference<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/cw-evs-retail-food-services-2024-phsa-plus-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A shared passion for making a meaningful differenceC&W's Environmental Services, Patient Food Services and Retail Food Services teams were awarded a PHSA+ Award in Sustainable Excellence for championing innovation in environmental sustainability and improved planetary health in health-care operations.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/cw-evs-pfs-rfs-teams-2024-phsa-plus-recipient2024-12-13T08:00:00Z
Ensuring the best experience for healthcare staff and patients<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/paris-ann-ingledew-2024-phsa-plus-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Ensuring the best experience for healthcare staff and patientsDr. Paris-Ann Ingledew received the Outstanding Medical Staff PHSA+ Award for her work and leadership in the field of radiation oncology.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/paris-ann-ingledew-2024-phsa-plus-recipient2024-12-12T08:00:00Z
This pair sparks joy and positivity throughout PHSA<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/kris-saba-2024-phsa-plus-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />This pair sparks joy and positivity throughout PHSACelebrating the Sparking Joy PHSA+ Award recipients this year, Kris Gustavson and Saba Yassemi, of the PHSA Accreditation & Patient-Centred Measurement team (Quality, Professional Practice and Clinical Informatics).http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/kris-gustavson-saba-yassemi-2024-phsa-plus-recipient2024-12-06T08:00:00Z
A leader prioritizing joy and connection<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/tina-costa-2024-phsa-plus-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A leader prioritizing joy and connectionAs the past director for Provincial Virtual Health, Tina Costa received the PHSA+ Sparking Joy Award for leaving a lasting impact on the well-being and morale of the entire team.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/leader-prioritizing-joy-and-connection2024-12-06T08:00:00Z
A beacon of positivity<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/maya-tselios-2024-phsa-plus-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A beacon of positivityA dedicated volunteer in the Sibling Support Centre at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, Maya Tselios was recently awarded a PHSA+ Award for the invaluable support she provides to patients and families.http://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/a-beacon-of-positivity-maya-tselios2024-11-29T08:00:00Z


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