The new surgical procedures suite in the Teck Acute Care Centre at BC Children’s Hospital helps improve the experience for kids and families.

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation recently honoured the Michael Cuccione Foundation for a $3-million gift to fund clinical trials and research into personalised treatments for pediatric cancer at the hospital, and officially revealed the naming of a special playroom for pediatric oncology patients at the Teck Acute Care Centre.

Arriving at the emergency department with your child is incredibly stressful. Denise Hudson, RN and clinical lead for the Ledcor Children’s Emergency at the Teck Acute Care Centre, knows first-hand how challenging it is for families to remain calm when they are worried about their child.

Gathering places, outside of the private patient rooms, allow family members to connect with others experiencing a similar journey.

For families, nothing is more stressful than having a sick child. The worry can be all-consuming and visits are not restricted to visiting hours. To help kids and families feel more at ease, the Teck Acute Care Centre has been designed to provide comforts of home.

Six iconic BC institutions were asked to bring unique, engaging experiences to the new Teck Acute Care Centre. Collaborating with patients, families and clinicians, each community partner created an experience that inspires wonder, awe and learning, while reflecting the beauty and diversity of BC’s natural environment.

Lee Family Medical Imaging is a central hub for the more than 71,000 medical imaging exams performed annually. With procedures ranging from general radiology to nuclear medicine, medical imaging is also home to some of the most technologically advanced diagnostic equipment in the country.

British Columbia’s kids now have an innovative, state-of-the-art facility to complement the outstanding care Children’s Hospital is well known for. The Teck Acute Care Centre, which opened October 29, 2017, is literally built to heal.