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The BCPS vision is optimal physical and mental health for all children and youth in British Columbia. We have a vision!

The BCPS vision is that all BC infants, children, adolescents and their families will attain optimal physical, mental and social health. In order to realize this vision, we have these goals:

1. To advocate for improved health for infants, children, and youth, and their families

2. To advocate economically on behalf of pediatricians, and

3. To provide cme accredited educational opportunities for pediatricians and health care providers.

11/05/2026

Save the date! Please join us next year, November 5 & 6, 2027 for Children’s Health Today! We are partnering with the Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine to present an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills, stay up-to-date with new trends and techniques, and collaborate with colleagues from across British Columbia.

11/03/2026

How can we better prepare children with complex medical needs for major surgery? Join Dr. Eilig and Dr. Lee on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 as they explore the development of BC Children’s Hospital’s multidisciplinary presurgical optimization clinic and introduce Canada’s first Pediatric Prehabilitation Toolkit.

Developed by a national team of approximately 40 healthcare professionals, the toolkit addresses a critical gap in pediatric care by providing practical guidance for community healthcare providers. This session aims to introduce the toolkit and BCCH service, support knowledge translation, and gather feedback to guide future toolkit development.

Register today at [email protected]!

11/02/2026

A huge thank you to all our delegates and sponsors for making this year’s Children’s Health Today conference such an incredible success!

We can’t wait to see you next year! Mark your calendars for November 5 & 6, 2027, when we’ll be joining forces with BC Children’s Hospital’s Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine for another inspiring event.

10/23/2026

This evening, at the 2026 Children’s Health Today conference, the BC Pediatric Society had the honour of presenting the 2026 Dr. Parminder Singh Award to Dr. Tara Tandan and the 2026 Dr. Judith Hall Award to Dr. Melissa Paquette. Please scroll through to see these dedicated and deserving award winners!

10/22/2026

Don’t miss out! There’s still time to register for Children’s Health Today 2026.

Join us tomorrow, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, for two days of expert insights and practical clinical updates addressing the issues facing pediatric healthcare professionals today.

From helping patients and families navigate the complexities of the digital world and managing high-conflict parenting situations to the latest in pediatric kidney health, renal nutrition, and personalized care, this year’s program covers a wide range of topics relevant to today’s pediatric practice.

Plus, don’t miss our thought-provoking keynote presentations and always-popular Pediatric Billing Questions session!

There’s still time to join us! Register today at www.bcpeds.ca/annual-conference!

10/15/2026

Register today! Children’s Health Today 2026 starts next Friday, October 23, 2026, and it’s not too late to join! We would be delighted to have you join us for this dynamic conference presented in partnership by the BC Pediatric Society and BC Children’s Hospital.

Day 1 - Friday October 23, 2026 features sessions on pediatric liver diseases, helping patients + families navigate today’s increasingly challenging digital world, and managing high-conflict parenting situations. Day 1 keynote explores ethical tensions in caring for youth who use substances. Our popular Pediatric Billing Questions session takes place on Day 1.

Day 2 - Saturday October 24, 2026 shifts to a nephrology focus. Refine your clinical skills with sessions on renal nutrition + formulas, kidney health in athletes, identifying kidney disease risk in NICU grads, and an exploration of gross hematuria and acute glomerulonephritis. The Day 2 keynote focuses on personalized care for children born with kidney malformations.

10/14/2026

Thank you to Pfizer Canada ULC, our Diamond Level sponsor, for helping make Children’s Health Today 2026 possible. Pfizer brings science and global innovation together to deliver therapies that improve and extend lives, striving to set the standard in quality, safety, and breakthrough health care.

Visit them today at www.pfizer.ca/en.

10/08/2026

Join Ms. Elizabeth Leung, RD, MSc in Applied Nutrition and Health (Dietetics), Nephrology Dietitian, for a practical session focused on pediatric renal nutrition. Explore key dietary approaches for children with nephrotic syndrome, kidney stones, hypertension and early-stage CKD, along with considerations for selecting renal formulas. The session will also cover how growth and biochemical markers can help guide nutrition assessment and adjustments in clinical practice.

Children’s Health Today 2026 is only 2 weeks away! Register today by visiting www.bcpeds.ca/annual-conference!

10/02/2026

Join Dr. Robert Humphreys, MD, Pediatric Nephrologist, to explore what every practitioner should know about kidney health in young athletes — from cutting through the hype around protein and supplements to understanding real fluid needs in active teens. You’ll also get clear, practical exercise guidance for hypertensive or overweight youth, giving you tools you can put into practice right away.

Children’s Health Today 2026 is only 3 weeks away! Register today at www.bcpeds.ca/annual-conference!

09/28/2026

Island Health has opportunities for Pediatricians and Pediatric Subspecialists to join collaborative medical communities across Vancouver Island, BC, offering a wide range of practice environments from community pediatrics to regional subspecialty care. Nanaimo, Cowichan Valley (Duncan), Port Alberni, Victoria.

Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers exceptional west coast living with communities that range from vibrant urban centres to coastal and rural settings. Enjoy life-work balance as you bring your expertise to the community.

View all opportunities at https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers/opportunities or email: [email protected]

Address

4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H3V4

Telephone

16048753101

Website

http://www.bcpeds.ca/

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