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Shine magazine
Published twice a year, Shine magazine delivers a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening in our hospital. Inside every issue, you’ll find news on the latest research discoveries, interviews with health care providers, inspiring stories about our kids, and spotlights on our generous donors who help make these strides possible.
Donors who give $50 or more to the Foundation receive a complimentary subscription to Shine. If you haven’t yet received the newsletter, please contact us.
Shine’s latest issue
Shine Spring 2024 | Download the PDF
In this issue:
- Unravelling the intricate web that ties the immune system to the toughest childhood illnesses
- Innovative approaches that are reimagining pain care for kids
- A revolutionary leap forward in cardiac surgery helping newborns in BC
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Past issues
In this issue:
- The trillions of bacteria that live in our gut could hold the key to a healthier future
- How 3D printing, virtual reality and digital media are changing care
- A program that lets families deliver life-saving treatment at home
In this issue:
- Brightening the hospital experience for kids of all ages
- A small glimpse of the equipment that’s changing lives
- Revolutionizing allergy care with at-home treatments
In this issue:
- Introducing Dr. Steven Miller, chief of pediatrics
- Transforming burn care
- Battling the loneliness of diabetes
In this issue:
- A new approach to treating childhood cancers
- Honouring the memory of a beautiful soul
- Big hearts behind the wheel
In this issue:
- The history of childhood cancer care
- 40 years of smiles
- Leaving a lasting legacy
- Helping sick kids, one bowl at a time
In this issue:
- The hidden scars of heart disease.
- Mental health in a pandemic
- Q&A with BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s new President & CEO, Malcolm Berry
In this issue:
- COVID-19: Pioneering new advances in care and research
- How change-makers with big hearts and strong vision are creating a brighter future for kids
- The new Sunny Hill Health Centre is now open on BC Children’s campus
In this issue:
- Changing the future of pediatric orthopedic care—and of our children
- Inspiring stories of people who turned hardship into hope
- Virtually transporting patients to new worlds using immersive technology
- Canada’s first steps towards evaluating kids’ sleep from the comfort of their own beds
In this issue:
- Embracing mindfulness – Discover how one of the first pediatric mindfulness centres of its kind is helping youth better cope with challenges
- A new era of personalized care for undiagnosed genetic conditions
- Pioneering new advances in research and care across BC
- The quest to help more children with type 1 diabetes get the care they need
In this issue:
- Sunny Hill is moving to the BC Children’s Hospital campus. Get a sneak peek of the plans to enhance the new space.
- A new app aims to alleviate fears for kids in the hospital
- Strides taken to help improve mental health care across the province
- How a legacy gift can benefit your family and BC’s kids
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100,000+
kids visited the hospital for specialized pediatric services last year
1,500+
researchers on our campus work tirelessly to discover new treatments
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"Blayke may never be able to conquer Turner syndrome fully, but she fights every day to make sure it doesn’t stop her from being her." — Cassandra, Blayke's mom
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