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The BCPS vision is optimal physical and mental health for all children and youth in British Columbia. We have a vision!

The BCPS vision is that all BC infants, children, adolescents and their families will attain optimal physical, mental and social health. In order to realize this vision, we have these goals:

1. To advocate for improved health for infants, children, and youth, and their families

2. To advocate economically on behalf of pediatricians, and

3. To provide cme accredited educational opportunities for pediatricians and health care providers.

10/08/2026

Join Ms. Elizabeth Leung, RD, MSc in Applied Nutrition and Health (Dietetics), Nephrology Dietitian, for a practical session focused on pediatric renal nutrition. Explore key dietary approaches for children with nephrotic syndrome, kidney stones, hypertension and early-stage CKD, along with considerations for selecting renal formulas. The session will also cover how growth and biochemical markers can help guide nutrition assessment and adjustments in clinical practice.

Children’s Health Today 2026 is only 2 weeks away! Register today by visiting www.bcpeds.ca/annual-conference!

10/02/2026

Join Dr. Robert Humphreys, MD, Pediatric Nephrologist, to explore what every practitioner should know about kidney health in young athletes — from cutting through the hype around protein and supplements to understanding real fluid needs in active teens. You’ll also get clear, practical exercise guidance for hypertensive or overweight youth, giving you tools you can put into practice right away.

Children’s Health Today 2026 is only 3 weeks away! Register today at www.bcpeds.ca/annual-conference!

09/28/2026

Island Health has opportunities for Pediatricians and Pediatric Subspecialists to join collaborative medical communities across Vancouver Island, BC, offering a wide range of practice environments from community pediatrics to regional subspecialty care. Nanaimo, Cowichan Valley (Duncan), Port Alberni, Victoria.

Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers exceptional west coast living with communities that range from vibrant urban centres to coastal and rural settings. Enjoy life-work balance as you bring your expertise to the community.

View all opportunities at https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers/opportunities or email: [email protected]

09/24/2026

Join Dr. Mara Tietzen, BScKin, MD, FRCPC, Dip Sport Med, at Children’s Health Today for a practical, evidence‑based look at early concussion management. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to apply evidence‑based early management strategies for pediatric concussion, including clear return‑to‑learn and return‑to‑activity principles. You’ll know how to identify clinical risk factors for persistent post‑concussive symptoms (PPCS) and use them to guide early management and follow‑up. You’ll also have key resources to support practitioners, patients, and families throughout concussion recovery.

Register today at https://bcpeds.ca/annual-conference/!

09/22/2026

Thank you to Pfizer Canada ULC, our Diamond Level sponsor, for helping make Children’s Health Today 2026 possible. Pfizer brings science and global innovation together to deliver therapies that improve and extend lives, striving to set the standard in quality, safety, and breakthrough health care.

Visit them today at www.pfizer.ca/en.

09/17/2026

Join Dr. Matt Harding for Co‑Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Children’s Health Today. This session will examine how collaborative care models can improve outcomes for children living with chronic kidney disease, those receiving chronic dialysis, and patients with recent or remote kidney transplants. Participants will review common clinical issues seen in these patients and identify ways in which these patients may present atypically when experiencing severe or life‑threatening complications.

By strengthening recognition, communication, and coordinated management strategies, this session aims to support pediatricians in delivering safer, more responsive care to medically complex children.

Register today at www.bcpeds.ca/annual-conference!

09/10/2026

Day 2 of Children’s Health Today 2026 shifts the spotlight to pediatric kidney health, bringing together sessions that help you strengthen your confidence in diagnosing, managing, and supporting children with renal conditions.

We’ll start with a clear overview of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome and a walk‑through of gross hematuria and acute glomerulonephritis before moving into the complexities of renal nutrition, co‑management strategies, and hypertension pathways.

Day 2 also focus on identifying kidney disease risk in NICU graduates, understanding renal considerations for young athletes, and exploring how personalized care supports children born with kidney malformations.

It’s a full day dedicated to sharpening clinical skills, deepening understanding, and elevating kidney care for kids across BC. Visit www.bcpeds.ca/annual-conference and register today!

09/08/2026

Thank you to Knight Therapeutics Inc., our Gold Level sponsor, for helping make Children’s Health Today 2026 possible. Knight is committed to building a leading pharmaceutical company by delivering innovative therapies across Canada and Latin America.

Visit them at knighttx.com/CA.

09/04/2026

This year, the BC Pediatric Society Annual General Meeting will be held virtually, via Zoom, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 beginning at 7 pm PT. Join us at this year’s AGM as keynote speaker Dr. Katharine Smart challenges the medical “badges of honour” that lead to burnout, reframing physician well-being by asking a critical question: what does a truly successful career in medicine look like, and who gets to define it?

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual via Zoom
Credits: CME Approved (0.75 Credits)
Cost: Free for all members!
Dinner is on us! In lieu of an in-person dinner, BCPS will reimburse up to $15 per participant for AGM dinner expenses.

Come connect, share, and be part of the conversation on redefining success and meaning in medicine.

Email [email protected] to register today!

09/03/2026

Get ready for a day full of practical insights, timely topics, and engaging conversations. Day 1 of Children’s Health Today 2026 brings together a diverse lineup of sessions designed to help you navigate the challenges facing children, youth, and families today.

From Acne: What’s Zit All About? and new updates on ARFID and pediatric liver disease to debunking common concussion myths, we’ll cover the clinical issues you see in practice every day.

We’ll also dig into the broader challenges shaping kids’ lives — navigating the digital world, supporting youth who use substances, and managing high‑conflict parenting situations. Plus, a session dedicated to your pediatric billing questions.

With expert speakers, practical takeaways, and plenty to discuss, Day 1 is one you won’t want to miss. Register today by visiting www.bcpeds.ca/annual-conference!

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http://www.bcpeds.ca/

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