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Tla'amin Nation gifts Ambulance Station 229 the name "qathet"Tla'amin Nation gifts Ambulance Station 229 the name "qathet"April 16, 2025 – BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and the Tla’amin Nation today celebrated the gifting of the name “qathet” (working together) to Station 229, formerly known as Station 229 Powell River. http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/tlaamin-nation-gifts-ambulance-station-229-the-name-qathet2025-04-16T07:00:00Z
BCEHS paramedics respond to 4% fewer overdose/drug poisoning calls in 2024BCEHS paramedics respond to 4% fewer overdose/drug poisoning calls in 2024New data published by BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) shows a slight decrease in the number of overdose/poisoning patient events compared to the previous year.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bcehs-paramedics-respond-to-4-fewer-overdose-drug-poisoning-calls-in-20242025-02-05T08:00:00Z
Community Paramedic Chris Michel goes the extra mile to make a difference for patientsCommunity Paramedic Chris Michel goes the extra mile to make a difference for patientsBC Emergency Health Services paramedic Chris Michel has been recognized with the PHSA+ Award in the category of Excellence in Patient/Client and Family-Centred Care for his exceptional service to patients as a community paramedic.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/community-paramedic-chris-michel-phsa-award-recipient2025-01-15T08:00:00Z
For the 20th year, Santa brings holiday cheer to hospitalized children on a very special sleighFor the 20th year, Santa brings holiday cheer to hospitalized children on a very special sleighOn Dec. 10, Santa took flight on a BCEHS air ambulance to visit children at six B.C. hospitals including BC Children’s Hospital. http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2024-santa-flight12024-12-17T08:00:00Z
Helijet and BCEHS celebrate 20 years of “Santa Flights” and bringing Christmas cheer to kids in BC hospitalsHelijet and BCEHS celebrate 20 years of “Santa Flights” and bringing Christmas cheer to kids in BC hospitalshttp://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2024-santa-flight2024-12-10T08:00:00Z
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