Early Intervention

• Kelowna mom of girl with terminal condition upset over Starbright closure: ‘It means starting over’

  Susan Peters, a Kelowna mom whose daughter receives care at Starbright Child Development Centre, worries the transition to a new pilot FCC will cost them precious time.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2023
  
• Soon-to-be-closed Kelowna child development centre invites premier to visit

  On Friday, Starbright Children's Development Centre sent a letter to Premier David Eby inviting him to visit to see the facility they have decided to close, and the staff affected.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2023
  
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• Kelowna General Hospital embraces innovations in stroke care

  The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada states 62,000 strokes occur in Canada each year, meaning one stroke happens every nine minutes.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 4, 2022
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• Early-years programs for deaf and hard of hearing children in B.C. saved with one-time funding bump

  Families of children with hearing impairment warned that a growing funding gap could result in kids losing access to services.

  May 22, 2020
• Parents say B.C. cuts to early-years programs for deaf children putting kids at risk

  "If they're not getting it properly in that first five years it can cause long-term problems for them ... language is the foundation for everything."

  May 14, 2020
• Why Hamilton researchers say a simple blood test can predict post-surgery complications

  McMaster University researchers have discovered that a simple blood test can help predict surgery complications.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2017
• BC researchers studying benefits of early help for children with autism

  A larger study on autism intervention therapy for infants and toddlers is about to get underway.

  Apr 20, 2016
• Preparation better than crisis response for PTSD, says retired paramedic

  A retired paramedic has begun offering emergency responders in B.C. survival skills to help prevent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. "When you dial 911 in any community across Canada, first responders come running to help you, but who's coming to help them?" asks Michael Swainson.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2016
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• More funding, staff coming for Nova Scotia early intervention programs

  A review of Nova Scotia's early intervention programs released by Education Minister Karen Casey recommends the government strengthen and improve access to them.

  Education

  Jan 20, 2015