Stories

Read stories about public health issues, PHSA initiatives and highlights from our programs and services across the PHSA.

 

 

Back-to-school tips for supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse children and youth<img alt="" src="/phsa-news-site/PublishingImages/kathleen-johnson-back-to-school-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Back-to-school tips for supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse children and youthPHSA DEI senior advisor Kathleen Johnson shares practical tips and resources to help parents, caregivers and allies, at school and beyond.https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/back-to-school-tips-children-youth-20262026-09-18T07:00:00Z
Leading with Meaning: PHSA Virtual Spiritual Health Service<img alt="" src="/about-site/PublishingImages/Philip%20Crowell%20cropped.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Leading with Meaning: PHSA Virtual Spiritual Health ServicePhilip Crowell, PHSA Spiritual Health Leader, reflects on the impact Weaving Webs of Connection has had on patients with advanced illness.https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/leading-with-meaning-spiritual-health-service2026-09-14T07:00:00Z
When medical breakthroughs change lives—and the system: the evolving role of Cystic Fibrosis Care BC<img alt="" src="/phsa-news-site/PublishingImages/Mental%20Health%20Team_CF%20Grad%20Clinic%20Story.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />When medical breakthroughs change lives—and the system: the evolving role of Cystic Fibrosis Care BCThis Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month (May), we celebrate not only the impact of medical advances that are transforming the cystic fibrosis (CF) story, but also the care systems evolving to support longer lives and grow alongside the people they serve.https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/the-evolving-role-of-cystic-fibrosis-care-bc2026-05-28T07:00:00Z
PHSA announces Paul Mochrie as new president & CEO<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/paul-mochrie-new-ceo-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />PHSA announces Paul Mochrie as new president & CEOPHSA Board Chair Maureen Maloney has announced the appointment of Paul Mochrie as PHSA's new president & chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2026.https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/phsa-announces-paul-mochrie-new-ceo2026-05-25T07:00:00Z
Supporting BC communities in times of need<img alt="" src="/phsa-news-site/PublishingImages/Volunteer%20Week%202026.png" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Supporting BC communities in times of needIn celebration of National Volunteer Week, meet the Disaster Psychosocial Services volunteers who are there for communities in moments of crisis, offering care, compassion and support.https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/supporting-bc-communities-in-times-of-need2026-04-20T07:00:00Z
Honouring the life and legacy of Siem Te Ta-in<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/coast-salish-teachings-icons-external-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Honouring the life and legacy of Siem Te Ta-inA message from Dr. Sean Virani, interim president & CEO of PHSA.https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/honouring-siem-te-ta-in2026-04-17T07:00:00Z
Ministry of Health announcement on the BC health authority review<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/moh-announcement-web-thumbnail.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Ministry of Health announcement on the BC health authority reviewAdministrative and corporate services across regional health authorities and PHSA will be brought together under standalone shared services organization and PHSA will be re-focused on specialty health care services.https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/moh-announcement-health-authority-review2025-12-03T08:00:00Z
A new online prenatal learning platform is available to new and expecting parents and caregivers living in British Columbia<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Article%20Feature_PPLC.png" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />A new online prenatal learning platform is available to new and expecting parents and caregivers living in British Columbia​​Perinatal Services BC (PSBC) is proud to announce the launch of the Pregnancy & Parent Learning Centre, a new interactive, online prenatal education platform designed to support new and soon-to-be parents and caregivers living in British Columbia. https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/a-new-online-prenatal-learning-platform-is-available-to-new-and-expecting-parents-and-caregivers-living-in-british-columbia2025-10-22T07:00:00Z
PHSA statement on St. Augustine’s Residential School in Sechelt<img alt="A message of support for those grieving the children of St. Augustine's residential school" src="/phsa-news-site/PublishingImages/Message%20of%20support.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />PHSA statement on St. Augustine’s Residential School in SecheltA message from Dr. Penny Ballem, interim president & CEO of PHSA.https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/phsa-statement-on-st-augustine’s-residential-school-in-sechelt2025-08-15T07:00:00Z
The team behind the readiness: How Health Emergency Management BC prepares for what we hope never happens<img alt="" src="/plms/PublishingImages/hembc-dacs-beds.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />The team behind the readiness: How Health Emergency Management BC prepares for what we hope never happensEach spring, PHSA Supply Chain and HEMBC quietly gear up for wildfire season—prepping medical equipment, staging assets across BC and supporting community planning—to ensure programs can respond swiftly and effectively when emergencies strike.https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/the-team-behind-the-readiness2025-07-29T07:00:00Z