Acute Substance Use Care for Youth in BC Hospitals
Join Child Health BC and BC Children’s Hospital for a webinar focused on the clinical assessment, treatment, and supportive care of substance intoxication and withdrawal for children and youth presenting to emergency departments or admitted to inpatient units. Through three case studies focused on alcohol, opioids, and cannabis, participants will gain insight into substance-specific considerations for assessment and treatment, trauma-informed care strategies, and provincial resources available to support youth and providers across BC.
Date: September 17
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Featured Presenters:
- Dr. Liz Hankinson – Emergency Department Physician, BC Children’s Hospital
Dr. Hankinson brings frontline expertise in pediatric emergency medicine and will share insights into acute stabilization, substance-specific treatment, and the unique considerations when working with youth. - Haley Reich – CYMHSU Regional Support Team Resource Nurse, Northern Health
Haley will highlight practical strategies for supportive care, engagement, and transitions to ongoing treatment, drawing from her experience supporting youth across Northern BC.