Introducing Child Life Services at Royal Columbian Hospital
Royal Columbian Hospital is expanding the way it supports young patients and their families with the introduction of Child Life services. We spoke with Pamela Reid, a certified Child Life Specialist, about what this role means, why it matters, and how it’s already making a difference
Hospital On The Move: The Extraordinary Work Behind Opening the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower
Behind the scenes at Royal Columbian Hospital, an extraordinary effort has been unfolding. As the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower edges toward its 2026 opening, teams across the hospital are deep into one of the most complex transitions in Royal Columbian’s history. Equipment is being installed and tested, workflows are being redesigned, and hundreds of staff are preparing to move people, programs, and technology into an entirely new centrepiece for acute and critical care in British Columbia.