BCEHS, Helijet and Santa continue annual tradition of flying toys to children in hospital during holiday season Tuesday, December 22, 2020
First-in-Canada app connects paramedics to interpreters serving Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing patients Thursday, December 17, 2020
The tale of paramedics and a violin bow Tuesday, November 10, 2020 It wasn’t the first time paramedics had been to this home. They reckon they respond to the independent seniors home in Victoria about once a week for medical emergencies.
Bike paramedics return to Vancouver’s downtown streets Wednesday, September 16, 2020 After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BCEHS’ Vancouver Bike Squad has returned to the downtown core this fall.
Why you should talk about overdoses on August 31: Highest month on record for overdoses Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Altered breathing. Ashen or greyish skin tone. Unresponsive. All the signs add up. It’s an overdose.
Celebrating a 30-year partnership Thursday, July 9, 2020 Paramedic partners. Sometimes they know each other better than their spouses or their family. Their comradery is strong. Their connection is solid. They have each other’s back.
Preventing window and balcony falls Tuesday, June 23, 2020 With warm weather’s arrival, BC Emergency Health Services is reminding parents and caregivers to keep children safe near windows and balconies, especially with the increased confinement during COVID-19.
On the ground, at our side and in our corner Friday, May 29, 2020 Kyle Klint has been a paramedic for 26 years and unit chief at the main ambulance station in Victoria since 2019. A winner of a PHSA+ Award this year, Kyle is a demonstrated people-focused leader who is dedicated to the safety and well-being of his crews.
Celebrating our paramedics: Paramedic Services Week May 24 – 30, 2020 Friday, May 22, 2020 Paramedic Services Week, May 24 - 30, 2020, honours and recognizes the work of paramedics across Canada. The theme declared this year by the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada is: Paramedics on the Front Line.
