British Columbia's Children's Hospital, Pediatric hospital in Vancouver, Canada
British Columbia's Children's Hospital is a pediatric medical center in Vancouver serving children from birth to age 16 with specialized care and treatment. The facility includes intensive care units, surgical services, and developmental rehabilitation programs across multiple departments.
The hospital began as a fund for disabled children started by the British Columbia Women's Institute in 1923. The first patients arrived in 1928 at an original location on Hudson Street.
The facility houses the Sunny Hill Health Centre, offering developmental assessments and rehabilitation programs for children and youth throughout British Columbia and neighboring territories.
The facility is wheelchair accessible and operates an emergency department available around the clock for urgent cases. Visitors should allow time to navigate between specialized departments and check where specific services are located.
Researchers at the facility can grow a child's heart cells from a single drop of blood for medical research. This breakthrough approach has advanced the treatment of congenital heart conditions.
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