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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: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: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: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
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.https://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 care A new system at BC Cancer expedites triage of breast cancers and accelerates the initiation of treatment.https://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. https://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 results People 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. https://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.https://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.https://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.https://www.phsa.ca/about/news-stories/stories/beyond-the-bedside2025-04-11T07:00:00Z