EVR announces $250,000 donation to support the new BC Children's Hospital centre for health complexity

EVR today announced a $250,000 donation to support the new BC Children’s Hospital centre for health complexity––a first of its kind facility that will launch an entirely new, integrated model of care for children and youth living with complex health conditions across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Children with health complexity often live with multiple severe and chronic health conditions. Many need support with daily activities and depend on sophisticated medical technologies. Their parents and caregivers are needed around the clock. Each day, they care for their child while navigating many subspeciality areas at BC Children’s alongside many services closer to home. The new centre will deliver a brand new clinical program filling key gaps to support their quality of life and wellbeing, and includes 16 overnight stays suites where children and families will be able to come for short, planned stays during complex care transitions.

“Children with complex health needs—and the families who care for them—face extraordinary challenges,” said Mike Carrucan, CEO, EVR. “We’re proud to invest in the centre for health complexity and the dedicated teams behind it, who are reimagining care to better support these children and enhance their quality of life.”

The centre for health complexity is scheduled to open in 2028 and will bring together care coordination, training and education and emotional and peer support delivered both in person and virtually. Its programs will help families navigate the health care system while ensuring children receive consistent, comprehensive support.

“Support from corporate partners, like EVR, will ensure this centre has cutting-edge technology, thoughtfully designed spaces and a true family-centered approach. We are so grateful for EVR’s generosity,” said Kris Gibson, Associate Vice President, Corporate & Community Giving, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Children with health complexity represent less than one per cent of the pediatric population, but account for more than one-third of pediatric hospitalizations. Due to advances in health care and technology, more children with health complexity are living longer lives. Coordinated care for these children and families is an essential need.

To learn more about the centre for health complexity, visit www.bcchf.ca/slocan