BC Children

• ‘Kids in this province are not OK’: B.C. youth representative alarmed with data

  Around 14.3 per cent of children in B.C. were living in poverty in 2021, which equates to more than 126,000 kids, according to a recent report.

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  Feb 29
  
• B.C. birthrates dropping amid high cost of living and childcare challenges

  There were 41,833 babies born in B.C. last year, one of the lowest rates in more than 15 years. A reason why is the rising cost of living and the lack of housing in B.C.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2023
  
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• Noah top B.C. baby name in 2022

  British Columbia's health ministry says Noah is poised to be the most popular baby name in the province this year, replacing longtime favourite Olivia.

  Health

  Dec 31, 2022
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• BC Children’s Hospital memo single rooms may have to be shared

  In the memo, hospital staff said while it's preferable for patients to be in single rooms, two patients may share a single-patient room “when medically appropriate.”

  Health

  Dec 10, 2022
• B.C. health clinics offer walk-in flu shots and focus on children’s vaccinations

  Friday through Saturday, additional clinics in B.C. will provide flu shots, with a focus on children's vaccinations ahead of the holiday season.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2022
• B.C. children’s representative urges immediate help for children with special needs

  Jennifer Charlesworth says thousands of children with a wide range of other neurocognitive developmental needs receive little or no support from the province.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2022
• B.C. hospitals’ intensive care units slammed with sick children

  'There's nowhere to sit, there's nowhere to stand. It's insane,' said a B.C. parent at BC Children's Hospital.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2022
• B.C. to launch ‘circle of care’ for neurodiverse kids but parents have many questions

  The province has given community agencies until July to tender for initial implementation of the program, and contracts are expected to be awarded in the fall.

  Health

  May 16, 2022
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• New study says B.C. government must focus on children’s mental health in COVID-19 recovery

  B.C.'s childrens watchdog and researchers at Simon Fraser University say decisions must be made to ensure children "do not experience additional avoidable adversities due to either the pandemic or the public health responses."

  Health

  Nov 12, 2020