BCEHS, Helijet and Santa continue annual tradition of flying toys to children in hospital during holiday season | | BCEHS, Helijet and Santa continue annual tradition of flying toys to children in hospital during holiday season | | http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bcehs-helijet-and-santa-continue-annual-tradition | | 2020-12-22T08:00:00Z | | |
First-in-Canada app connects paramedics to interpreters serving Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing patients | | First-in-Canada app connects paramedics to interpreters serving Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing patients | | http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/first-in-canada-app-connects-paramedics-to-interpreters-serving-deaf-deaf-blind-and-hard-of-hearing-patients | | 2020-12-17T08:00:00Z | | |
The tale of paramedics and a violin bow | <img alt="Wally with BCEHS paramedics, from left, student paramedic Vihn Pham, paramedic Daron McDonald and paramedic Gavin Aimoe" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Paramedics%20and%20Wally.jpeg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | The tale of paramedics and a violin bow | 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. | http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/the-tale-of-paramedics-and-a-violin-bow | | 2020-11-10T08:00:00Z | | |
Bike paramedics return to Vancouver’s downtown streets | <img alt="BCEHS' Vancouver Bike Squad with their bikes and equipment" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/team%20shot%202%20article.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Bike paramedics return to Vancouver’s downtown streets | After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BCEHS’ Vancouver Bike Squad has returned to the downtown core this fall. | http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bike-paramedics-return-to-vancouver’s-downtown-streets | | 2020-09-16T07:00:00Z | | |
Lifeguard App adds more life saving features | | Lifeguard App adds more life saving features | | http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/lifeguard-app-adds-more-life-saving-features | | 2020-09-14T07:00:00Z | | |
Why you should talk about overdoses on August 31: Highest month on record for overdoses | <img alt="Paramedics treat a patient who has overdosed" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Overdose%20downtown%20buildings%20article.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Why you should talk about overdoses on August 31: Highest month on record for overdoses | Altered breathing. Ashen or greyish skin tone. Unresponsive. All the signs add up. It’s an overdose. | http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/why-you-should-talk-about-overdoses-on-august-31 | | 2020-08-26T07:00:00Z | | |
Celebrating a 30-year partnership | <img alt="Paramedics Randy Block and Dave Marklund" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/RandyBlock_DaveMarklund-later%20years2%20article.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Celebrating a 30-year partnership | 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. | http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/celebrating-a-30-year-partnership | | 2020-07-09T07:00:00Z | | |
Preventing window and balcony falls | <img alt="Paramedics arrive at the scene of a call" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Paramedics%20article.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Preventing window and balcony falls | 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. | http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/preventing-window-and-balcony-falls | | 2020-06-23T07:00:00Z | | |
On the ground, at our side and in our corner | <img alt="Unit chief Kyle Klint (left) with a paramedic colleague" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Kyle%20Klint%20art.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | On the ground, at our side and in our corner | 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. | http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/on-the-ground-at-our-side-and-in-our-corner | | 2020-05-29T07:00:00Z | | |
Celebrating our paramedics: Paramedic Services Week May 24 – 30, 2020 | <img alt="Paramedic Sarah Jones and children" src="/news-stories-site/PublishingImages/Sarah%20Jones%20-%20article.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Celebrating our paramedics: Paramedic Services Week May 24 – 30, 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. | http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/celebrating-our-paramedics-paramedic-services-week-may-24-30-2020 | | 2020-05-22T07:00:00Z | | |