This week, we honour our incredible nurses.💙 Nurses have the power to transform health – whether providing direct care, or advancing research and education. Their compassion, strength, and dedication inspire us every day. Happy National Nursing Week!
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The BC Women's Provincial Milk Bank, located at BC Women's Hospital in Vancouver, BC, Canada has operated continuously since 1974 and is a founding member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America.
Swipe to the last photo to see a donor's two helpers on their way to deliver a cooler full of frozen donor milk to a BC Women’s Provincial Milk Bank’s depot. The milk will go to tiny sick hospitalized babies across BC.
The Milk Bank is always looking for donations, so if you are or know someone who is able to donate, please consider doing so! Find out more in the link in our bio.
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During National Nursing Week, we recognize the impact of nurses, and the difference they make in the lives of patients, families, and communities.
Across our hospitals, registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse practitioners support and transform care across many areas – from practice and research to education and leadership.
For each role and each individual, we thank you for the incredible compassion, dedication and strength you bring into every shift, project and initiative. You make a difference in the lives of patients and families during their most vulnerable times.
Join us in thanking nurses today. #NationalNursingWeek
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is an important part of a healthy pregnancy.
Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and visiting a dental professional for regular checkups is safe and recommended during any stage of pregnancy.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy is important for keeping you and your developing baby healthy.
To learn more, visit:
bcchildrens.ca/dental-health
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On May 7, the University of British Columbia Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, located within BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, welcomed Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at UBC, for a site tour led by Dr. Deborah Money. The visit highlighted how research is intentionally embedded into clinical care across BC Women’s, and how the hospital’s design supports collaboration between patients, clinicians, trainees, and researchers.
Dr. Anandasabapathy’s visit included the Maternity Urgent Care Centre (UCC), the province’s only urgent care centre dedicated to birthing and postpartum parents, as well as specialized programs such as the Oak Tree Clinic and the Complex Menopause Clinic, each reflecting UBC OBGYN’s commitment to advancing care through research, much of which is facilitated through the WHRI.
The tour also underscored the Department of OBGYN’s engagement with trainees across disciplines, including health technology and biomedical engineering, and the use of simulation spaces to support hands-on learning and clinical preparedness.
The visit concluded at the WHRI offices with lunch and discussion, reinforcing the shared vision of integrating research alongside patient care to create meaningful opportunities for participation, learning, and collaboration across the hospital.
🎵✨ In the midst of beeping medical equipment and difficult moments, music creates space for something deeply human: connection.
Having spent 25 years as a music therapist at BC Children’s Hospital, Erin Delnea has seen firsthand how music can highlight the essence of a child, bringing children’s creativity and playfulness to the forefront.
“I don't think you can work with children without experiencing hope and laughter and joy in your day,” says Erin. “And that's probably a big part of the reason that I've worked here for so long.” — Care Within Our Walls is a campaign that showcases the people behind the work we do at BC Children’s and BC Women’s hospitals.
Join Dr. David Kendler, professor emeritus, UBC for a webinar on Tuesday, May 26 titled Hard facts about soft bones: Menopause and bone health.
You'll learn:
- How do hormone changes in menopause affect bone health?
- Who needs a bone density test?
- Can medication help? When and for whom is it appropriate?
- What is the role of calcium, vitamin D, and exercise in maintaining bone health?
Register for the webinar at the link in our bio.
Presented by BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre in partnership with the Women’s Health Research Institute, the BC Women’s Health Foundation and Pacific Blue Cross.
On International Day of the Midwife, we celebrate the incredible midwives who walk alongside patients and families through some of life’s most powerful moments. From first kicks to first cries, their care goes beyond medicine — it’s compassion, strength, and trust woven into every step of the journey.
Hear from dedicated and compassionate midwives with BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre on what being a midwife means to them:
🩷"Midwives empower people, improve outcomes and bridge gaps in the health system. When midwives care for families throughout pregnancy, birth, and after, they reduce inequities in care by helping people make informed choices and by offering personalized, relationship-based support. For me, this work is about being an advocate, encouraging people to trust their instincts, and showing up as a safe and calm provider.”– Sonia Perez
🩷“The most rewarding part of being a midwife is witnessing the strength and transformation of families as they welcome new life—being trusted to walk alongside them in such a profound, vulnerable, and empowering moment is truly an honour.” – Mitra Sadeghipour
🩷“I can't put into words how fulfilling it is to be a world-class health care provider to families. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and contribute to their growth during their most vulnerable and meaningful moments. It’s a privilege and responsibility I carry with deep respect.” – Nana TwumasiPrah
On this day of recognition, share a kudos to the midwives in your lives.
On National Pet Therapy Day, we honor the incredible therapy animals who bring calm, connection, and healing to our campus—and the dedicated volunteer handlers who make it all possible.
Your time and compassion create moments that truly matter. Thank you for showing us the power of kindness, one woof at a time.
This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we’re celebrating the incredible humans who make our community of care so special 💙
From guiding families to appointments, to helping pick out the perfect teddy 🧸, to sharing laughs over board games and even playing fetch with our pet therapy dogs 🐾— our volunteers bring kindness, joy, and comfort to every corner of our campus.
Your time, talent, and heart make a real difference for patients, families, visitors, and staff every single day.
Want to give back in a meaningful way? Join our volunteer team — for more information, check out the link in our bio ✨
Big impact, behind the scenes 👏
At BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, innovation is doing more than improving care — it’s saving valuable time across the entire surgical system.
A new approach to gynecological surgeries is helping reduce operating room time, freeing up capacity not just at BC Women’s, but at hospitals across Vancouver — including Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital.
That means:
✨ More patients getting care sooner
✨ More efficient use of operating rooms
✨ Stronger collaboration across the health system
It’s a powerful reminder that small changes in how we work can lead to big improvements in patient care. Read the full news release at the link in our bio.
#BCWomens #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #WomensHealth
Join Dr. Jen Gunter, OB/GYN, advocate for women's health and acclaimed author of The Menopause Manifesto for a webinar on Tuesday, March 31 on Menopause hormone therapy: Understanding the basics.
You'll learn:
-What menopause hormone therapy is and when is it recommended?
-What are the different types of hormones used?
-What are the possible safety issues?
Register for the webinar at the link in our bio.
Presented by BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre in partnership with the Women’s Health Research Institute, the BC Women’s Health Foundation and Pacific Blue Cross.
