Updated resource and evidence repository for healthcare providers on Caring for Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities is now available in both English and French...

Rural providers once again have access to 24/7 pediatric and maternity pathways through Real-Time Virtual Support.   The RTVS pathways for pediatrics (Child Health...

Emergency Care BC (ECBC) supports safe, effective discharge practices in emergency departments across BC. General, non-emergency-specific patient information sheets are being retired to allow...

ECBC is refining its approach to patient discharge to better support high-quality, patient-specific discharge practices in the ED. This work recognizes discharge as a...

Join TREKK and PERC for a collaborative education session this spring!

Public review of the CAN/HSO 75001:2026 Cultural Safety and Humility National Standard of Canada is now open until Feb. 27. 

  Calling all Fraser Health emergency department staff — the MSK CARE (Musculoskeletal Comprehensive Assessment and Response in Emergency Departments) Pathway research team is seeking feedback to...

  Emergency Care BC is pleased to announce the full provincial launch of the BC Provincial Emergency Care LPN Integrated Practice (ECLIP) program, following a successful soft launch in...

  Emergency Medicine Cases (EM Cases) has been recommended by The New York Times in a recent roundup of podcasts on medicine, health, and science.  EM Cases...

As we approach the end of the year, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to every member of our...

Discover the updated Bottom Line Recommendations for Gastroenteritis from Trekk ...

Trekk’s Patient Transport Checklist has been newly updated ...

Bottom Line Recommendations and Algorithm, developed by Dr. Brett Burstein (Montreal Children's Hospital)

To showcase the amazing clinical pearls shared at this year’s St. Paul’s Emergency Medicine Update conference, ECBC has created a new webpage

The Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) Quick Reply Pharmacists pathway is for rural and remote healthcare providers

Family physicians practicing or wishing to serve rural communities in BC can apply for a three-month, full-time, remunerated fellowship

The Centre for Health Education Scholarship is offering opportunities for all health professionals

BC Children’s Hospital recently partnered with Our Kids’ Health to create accessible, evidence-based, and culturally relevant mental health resources

Perspectives of EM are needed to inform the provincial Hybrid Model of Care initiative.

Family physicians practicing or wishing to serve rural communities in BC can apply for a three-month, full-time, remunerated fellowship

Dr. Stephen Freedman and his team conducted a double-blind randomized clinical trial in six pediatric hospitals in Canada. They enrolled more than 1,000 children...

At ECBC, we love turning knowledge into action. We’ve transformed four popular emergency medicine talks from St Paul Emergency Medicine Update 2024

The King Charles III Coronation Medal, administered by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is the first Canadian commemorative medal to...

Dr. Jeff Beselt is honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the 2025 BC Rural Health Awards.

Received a 2025 VCH Research Institute Innovation and Translational Award to evaluate an ED-based peer support worker program launched at Vancouver General Hospital in...

The Real-Time Virtual Support program, administered by RCCbc and funded by the BC Ministry of Health, provided overnight hospital support

New resources are now available on TREKK website

Child Health BC (CHBC) has released a series of clinical resources for pediatrics emergency medicine: 

Dr. Andrew Kestler and his team at the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM) recently created a checklist of best practices for emergency...

The UBC Therapeutics Initiative (TI) has released a new, patient-friendly handout that explains why oral (PO) antibiotics are often preferred over intravenous (IV) options.

Interior Health Emergency Services Network and the MHSU Transformation Team has received the 2025 Solventum Health Care Innovation Team Award from the Canadian College...

All emergency providers are welcome to join the committee. HSR funding is available to support physician engagement.

Congratulations to VGH’s Dr. Hashim Kareemi et al. on the recent publication of ...

The BCCDC has created fact sheets with information about wildfire smoke and its health impacts

A new hybrid virtual care pilot is helping Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake stay open despite physician shortages

GPAC invites you to review the latest draft BC Guideline: Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Part One: Diagnosis and Acute Management.

TREKK (Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids) is a national network dedicated to improving emergency care for children by bridging the gap between evidence and...

Child Health BC and BC Children’s Hospital have launched the Provincial Child and Youth Substance Intoxication and Withdrawal Guideline ...

With the overall aim of reducing the number of deaths due to BC’s ongoing toxic drug crisis, this provincial collaborative engages ED teams ...

Are you looking for an exciting career where clinical expertise meets critical decision-making?

Learn how a province-wide team improves early detection and management of infections in cardiac implantable devices, ensuring timely care for patients.

Learn about a novel approach to nausea management in Peace Arch Hospital ED.

On behalf of Emergency Care BC, we are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the tragic events that unfolded at the Lapu Lapu Street Festival.

Youth report that one of the most common ways they learn about Foundry is from healthcare professionals.

Department of Emergency Medicine is inviting applications for a full-time faculty position as Assistant/Associate Professor and the Scientific Director of ECBC.

Members of ECBCs staff team attended the UBC Department of Medicine’s Research Day, held at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute on April 9.

The Canadian Frostbite Care Network invites you to share your experience providing frostbite care

ECBC is proud to recognize the outstanding work of Registered Nurses Gabby Geertsma, Cherrie Maritsas, Rachel Henri, and Social Worker Bryce Kaiser ...

Emergency Care BC is proud to congratulate Dr. Jim Christenson on the publication of his groundbreaking research in The Lancet

Dr. Riyad Abu-Laban has been an exceptional leader and a guiding force during his tenure as Interim Scientific Director of Emergency Care BC.

Join ECBC at DEM Research Day on April 9th, 9am-4pm at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

ECBC had a successful Quality Forum 2025 conference, hosting a workshop and presenting a poster. 

We’re revising our web navigation and content to better reflect the evolving needs of the emergency care provider and patient communities.

The "PICU Resources for Families and Patients" page is a new resource hub developed by the BC Children’s Hospital PICU team and Child Health...

  In 2024, ECBC launched the Provincial Emergency Patient Discharge Discussion Series, a monthly forum dedicated to exchanging ideas on improving the emergency patient...

ROCCi (Rural Outreach in Critical Care and Internal Medicine) is your instant access to critical care and internal medicine support.

When Dr. Ezekial Steve arrived in Robson Valley for his locum placement in January 2025, he knew he would be working hard.

ECBC extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Eric Grafstein for his invaluable support and guidance ...

This immersive and educational session will introduce the significant challenges facing mid-sized emergency departments

Approaches and Pharmacotherapies for Patients Living with Alcohol Use Disorder (APPLAUD)

CT imaging for mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) in rural emergency departments ...

Interior Health is making an impact on patients with AUD through brief targeted interventions in the ED.

How often are emergency physicians in B.C. carrying out emergency medicine procedures in children and adults?

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Tracy Pickett.

The EMED Study will compare the effectiveness of ED-initiated buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) microdosing and standard dosing take-home inductions.

Dr. Riyad Abu-Laban has been appointed to the role of Interim Scientific Director at ECBC.

An ED initiative to support opioid agonist therapy and harm reduction.

We are pleased to officially introduce Lori Korchinski, Executive Director, and Dr. Todd Ring, Provincial Medical Director.

BC EMN is becoming Emergency Care BC, a Health Improvement Network within the Provincial Health Services Authority.

As 2022 reaches a close, I want to personally thank all practitioners providing emergency care in BC.

I am helping my community by the simple act of masking-up.

Sometimes, everything isn’t all merry and bright. Foundry BC is here to support your Emergency Department.

We honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

Special notice regarding recent cases of aconitine poisoning in Canada.

We want your thoughts, take the online survey here!

Foundry can help youth experiencing increased anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, and eating disorders.

The ED Patient Stories Project highlights diverse and unique life journeys of people who have visited emergency departments in BC.

Button battery ingestions can be catastrophic, leading to esophageal injury within two hours post ingestion, and should be considered a surgical emergency.

UBC and the Centre for Rural Health Research is launching an important study for rural physicians using PoCUS in any setting.

Emergency departments across BC are experiencing record-high numbers of patients needing care.

Discover a new series of fun and entertaining videos to explain common procedures to improve the hospital experience for kids.

Let us know if you have seen the “Giving Safe and Effective Discharge Instructions” poster, and give us feedback by completing this short poll!

Pathways is an online resource that provides physicians and their office staff/teams quick access to current and accurate referral information.

ActionADE enables rapid documentation and sharing of standardized adverse drug event information.

Dr. Fong shares his insights about working in Ukraine.

A Measurement System for Physician Quality Improvement

Please share this opportunity with others who may be interested!

I’m a great proponent of the freedom to protest and the right to choose what one does with one’s body.

Help us increase our understanding of fall risk assessments in the emergency department (ED)

Free and integrated services for youth needing mental health and wellness support.

Some of the most challenging high acuity/low occurrence events faced by rural practitioners.

Shoulder reduction in the snow (Blackcomb Mountain, BC).

Few tools like this exist to help identify concerns early and connect youth with the right mental healthcare.

UPCOMING WEBINAR With Dr. David Sweet. MD FRCP(C). Sepsis Q.I. Provincial Clinical Lead BCPSQC. March 10th | 12 PM |  ONLINE  REGISTER NOW!  OBJECTIVES:...

There are 62,000 strokes in Canada each year and 405,000 Canadians are living with the effects of stroke.

Application deadline coming soon!

Emergency physicians are uniquely positioned to promote equity at each encounter with patients, peers, and learners.

"Incorporating patient input into our Patient Discharge Sheets is one of our greatest goals" — Clinical Resources Lead   In December 2021, our Patient...

Our findings also suggest that more is needed to deter this dangerous behaviour in light of (Cannabis) legalization.

Hello all, wishing you the best in 2022! Some good news here... our team is fortunate enough to have ready access to cardiac CT...

High-quality discharge information reduces readmission rates and adverse events.

Congratulations to Dr. Bruce Mohr and his team for the success of their Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Reduction Methods video on YouTube!

PulsePoint Respond is a 911-connected app that can immediately inform you of emergencies occurring in your community and can request your help when CPR...

Do you work in Rural BC? We are looking for someone to join us as our team moves to the next level.

Delivered in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, this forum is designed to help patients, their families and caregivers optimize their quality of life by empowering...

  Musician Grant Kennedy, and Photographer Heather Patterson share their perspective as emergency room physicians on the frontlines of the pandemic in their project: ...

Patients with substance use disorders have a hazard ratio of 1.7 for developing new cardiovascular illnesses

We created the BC Sepsis Network to bring clinicians together to share expertise and resources as well as lead local efforts to improve care...

Get Involved! Measurement System for Physician Quality Improvement (MSPQI)     Now seeking Physician Input!       The Measurement System for Physician Quality...

Join the BC Emergency Medicine Network team and provide support resources for all emergency medicine practitioners in British Columbia.

Recognizing the 1st federal holiday honouring the lost children and Orange Shirt Day on Sep. 30, 2021.

Perspectives from medical trainees. 

A message of support.

Seeking to match Advisors with Year 2 Medical Students

Thank you, thank you, thank you! We support you.

World Sepsis Day is September 13, 2021.

Recently, an individual presented at 0300 to our remote NW BC hospital with severe chest pain and diaphoresis. ECG showed borderline ST elevation in...

Invite the EM Network to your emergency department!

Seeking UBC Faculty members to be FLEX Advisors.

HEiDi decreases wait times and preserves ED capacity for patients with true emergencies.

RUDi provides an instant link to specialist support for a remote BC community.

IM Ketamine provides significantly reduced time to adequate sedation.

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Change emergency care in four remote First Nations.

Clinical summaries and patient discharge sheets.

View the patient survey infographic and more information on BC virtual health.

Evaluating delays for emergent CT scans from a rural BC hospital.

Hello everyone, thanks for your online (and offline) comments regarding the HEART score. As if on cue, Annals of Emergency Medicine last week published...

Infographic: What Does the EM Network Do?

The BC Centre on Substance Use award recognizes exemplary leadership in substance use strategies.

With the support of the BC ASHN, the network will lead evidence-based improvements in BC EDs.

Advocating for culturally safe care; access to supports and educational resources.

Do you have experience facilitating remote simulations?

Focusing on the small moments that enrich our lives during the pandemic. 

How can emergency doctors lead by example when speaking about substance use?

Management of Opioid Overdose Involving Benzos.

Vetted POCUS resources for the ED.

COVID-19 Can Take Your Breath Away

Ongoing shift coverage is needed for emergency room shifts in Mission, BC.

Observations on Rural Care

Infographic from CanadiEM.

Understanding Dimensions of Wellness in Indigenous Communities

Rural health care workers are a vaccine priority.

Video podcast summary of the In Plain Sight Report.

“We need to be able to move past the walls of ‘I don’t think this exists.’” - Dr. Terri Aldred.

Using basic tech can make a big difference.

New policy guiding the use of ketamine for mood disorders.

How can we ensure equitable distribution to BC communities?

Considerations for delivering high-quality, accessible virtual care.

The message we send when we mask up.

Support to reduce unnecessary medical imaging at your site.

An investigative report by Justice Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond.

A feasibility study on a novel approach to combatting the opioid epidemic.

Modification to Public Hands-Only CPR during the COVID-19 pandemic

A short film about the worsening overdose crisis in The BC Fraser Valley.

Framing virtual support pathways in the context of rural BC emergency care.

Differences between the real-time virtual support pathways, and how they work in concert to provide physician support.

Our society’s reckoning with racism cannot stop at hospital gates - racism is prevalent throughout medical education and we must acknowledge it.

What is your vision for the future of emergency medicine in BC?

A patient's experience visiting a BC emergency department during the pandemic.

Trying not to drown in the flood of pandemic information and expectations.

It can be frightening to have to visit the emergency department (ED) at any time, but people who live with chronic pain have unique...

For a while now, the phrase “patient & family centered care” (PFCC) has been used throughout the BC health care system. In February 2014,...

Listen, be flexible, realize inadequacies, and respect each other's expertise.

"What went right in your day?" A powerful lesson in coping with the stress of the pandemic.

A hilarious tribute to our beloved Bonnie Henry

3 things you need to get started using real-time virtual support.

Reaching out for help to a tertiary centre from a remote hospital.

Find out how HEiDi relates to the 811 line, and how it's safely diverting COVID-19 related visits to the ED.

Owing to the decrease in STEMI presentations during this time, there is anecdotal evidence of late presentations, many of which have complications from the...

Consequences and Silver Linings of Contracting COVID-19 on the Front Lines.

Top 10 ways the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted emergency medicine in BC.

The first steps towards a province-wide virtual Emergency Department

Clinicians quality of life and moral injury during the COVID-19 pandemic study

Primary PCI remains the standard of care for STEMI

Facing the pandemic as part of a pan-provincial team

All new CPoCUS Ultrasound Disinfection Protocols are now available! Detailed guidelines for protecting and disinfecting cart-based and handheld systems during the Covid-19 pandemic. PDFs...

Looking to create a standard COVID test panel

Getting Ahead of the Curve

JoAnne Slinn, RN and Simulation Educator, and I recently put together a how-to-guide for running an in situ sim session for COVID-19 preparedness. It...

Easily access podcasts on your computer or mobile device.

The anxiety of needing to care for a patient in a remote coastal site.

Patients with chronic pain have unique fears to deal with when visiting the ED.

A Rural BC Transport Study will to determine the timeliness of transport from Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, and Mackenzie to definitive care for specific...

In emergency medicine, CaRMS is the furthest thing from transparent, and it reeks of unfairness.

Fasting intervals for general anesthesia continue to be authoritatively recommended and widely practiced.

A troubling increase in the number of people declining transport to hospital after opioid overdoses.