Provincial Health Services Authority - PHSA

10/23/2026

Starting Nov. 1, 2026, most regions of BC will no longer turn clocks back one hour in the fall.
If you have a health-care appointment scheduled after Nov. 1:
• Follow the appointment time provided by your health care team.
• Check that your phone, computer or tablet shows the correct time.
• If you saved an appointment to a personal calendar before Nov. 1, confirm the appointment time using the information provided by your health care team.

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

“I would like to thank the paramedics who came from Langley to assist me after a fall I took at Osprey Village in Pitt Meadows ... I am very grateful for their help that day and for the ambulance services itself.”

Has someone at PHSA made a difference in your life? Share your gratitude with them today at phsa.ca/thanks.

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

The first few months of a new school year can be exciting but also may be a challenging and emotional time to navigate. Dr. Daya encourages parents and caregivers to be mindful of signs their child or youth may be struggling and shares steps families can take to promote well-being, such as:

• Promoting physical health and wellness,
• Encouraging a healthy sleep routine, and
• Creating safe and supportive environments to talk openly with children to address their concerns and validate their feelings.

Find more information, resources and supports for back-to-school wellness: https://www.bcchildrens.ca/health-information/health-and-well-being-guidance/back-school-wellness

09/17/2026

“Sharing our profound gratitude to all the paramedics involved in saving our daughter at Lake Cowichan on July 18th ... we will forever be beyond grateful for your life saving actions that day.”

Has someone at PHSA made a difference in your life? Share your gratitude with them today at phsa.ca/thanks.

09/16/2026

After a summer lull, expect increased traffic around schools as students return to class.

BCEHS paramedics are reminding drivers to take extra care around school zones and nearby playgrounds.

🚗slow down

⚠️stay alert

📵avoid distractions

🕑leave early, allow extra time for drop off and pick up

Remember children may dart out from between cars and cross mid-block without any warning. BCEHS paramedics and dispatch staff thank you for paying extra attention as students head back to school.

09/14/2026

Have you taken part in colon or lung screening? Did it give you peace of mind or catch your cancer early? Share your story to help encourage others to get screened.

Comment below, send us a message or fill out the quick form at www.screeningstories.ca

09/12/2026

Provincial Language Services offers a number of resources and services to support the diverse linguistic and communication needs of people across BC accessing health care. Watch this video to learn more.

09/11/2026

As electric scooters rise in popularity, the emergency department at BC Children’s Hospital is seeing more visits from children with injuries related to e-scooter use. Common injuries include road rash, cuts, broken bones and concussions and, in severe instances, brain injury.

E-scooters do not offer much safety protection for users and can be more unstable than bikes due to having smaller wheels and different centre of gravity than a traditional push bike.

E-scooters are not toys and are not permitted to be used by anyone under the age of 16. Youth over the age of 16 should follow e-scooter safety rules, including wearing a helmet, only riding with one person on the scooter at a time and following the rules of the road.