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BC Emergency Health Services provides pre-hospital emergency services and inter-facility patient transfers throughout the province and oversees the BC Ambulance Service and BC Patient Transfer Services.

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Paramedicine: the Diversity of the ProfessionParamedicine: the Diversity of the ProfessionHave you ever wondered how someone progresses in their journey as a paramedic? Read more to find out.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/diversity-of-paramedic-careers2023-05-25T07:00:00Z
Celebrating our paramedicsCelebrating our paramedicsThe care, knowledge and vital role they play in B.C.’s health-care system.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/celebrating-our-paramedics2023-05-21T07:00:00Z
Blood-on-board program in Kelowna, Kamloops showing early success, receives $40,000 boost from hospital foundationsBlood-on-board program in Kelowna, Kamloops showing early success, receives $40,000 boost from hospital foundationsKelowna General Hospital Foundation and Royal Inland Hospital Foundation providing $20,000 each to BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) to support access to blood supply for critical care paramedics in Interior, Okanagan.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/blood-on-board-program-in-kelowna2023-04-21T07:00:00Z
New response units innovate to better serve patientsNew response units innovate to better serve patientsSince Kamloops’ Low Acuity Response Units launched last spring, crews have been piloting innovative ways to get patients the right care, sooner. Hear how these paramedics are reducing delays and improving care for non-urgent calls.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-response-units-innovate-to-better-serve-patients2023-04-19T07:00:00Z
Calm & compassionate: The story behind one emergency medical call-taker thank-youCalm & compassionate: The story behind one emergency medical call-taker thank-youWhen Corinne heard a stranger shouting for help, she sprang into action and called 9-1-1. Adam answered and coached her through a hard situation. Both reflect on the call and highlight the crucial role of emergency medical call-takers and dispatchers.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/calm-compassionate2023-04-17T07:00:00Z
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