It has been a common theme in rural healthcare for years—the feeling that decisions are made from a central, usually urban office, without proper consultation with rural communities and healthcare workers. New research led by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) aims to address that discourse and provide an easier way … Continue reading
It’s back! If you attended last year’s BC Rural Health Research Exchange (BCRHRx), you’ll have been blown away be the variety and ingenuity of the rural health research happening in British Columbia (BC). And because we know the work never stops, we wanted to do it all over again. That’s why the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc), with the support … Continue reading
Newly Published Research & Calls for Research Participants Chapter Series Examines Adaptation Strategies for Rural Communities & Health Services in Face of Climate Change With record-breaking heat waves scorching most of British Columbia, and one of the most highly active and destructive wildfire seasons on record, climate change is on … Continue reading
If there’s a fifth season in British Columbia, one might be compelled to call it “Research” because, right now, there are several opportunities for rural health providers and patients to engage in research lectures, grants, or studies. At RCCbc, we know it’s critically important to create rural research—and for rural … Continue reading
The inaugural BC Rural Health Research Exchange (BCRHRX) is a virtual half-day event filled with brief rapid-style presentations designed to inform, engage and share current rural research in British Columbia. This is not your Grandparents’ stodgy academic conference (elbow patches and tweed jackets are optional)! At this event, we want … Continue reading
If you’re planning to apply for either the Rural Physician Research Support Project grant, or the Rural Global Health Partnership Initiative grant, you must complete and send your application package to Adrienne Peltonen (apeltonen@rccbc.ca) by October 30. The Rural Physician Research Support Project offers up to $10,000 per year to support the rural research work of BC family physicians that either live and … Continue reading
Submitted by RHSRNbc The proceedings from the 2018 research symposium hosted by the Rural Health Services Research Network of BC (RHSRNbc) are now available for download. The symposium proceedings document captures the questions and ideas generated through the discussions held at the Rural Emergency Services Research Symposium in June 2018. The … Continue reading
Submitted by Rural Health Equity through Social Enterprise and Technology Synergies (RHE-SETS) Calling rural BC residents to participate in a 20-25 minute online survey for a chance to win one of three $100 or a $400 pre-paid Visa card! This study – Rural and Remote Communities’ Technological Usage during Covid-19 Pandemic – is being done by … Continue reading
COVID-19 Update With the ongoing COVID-19 issues, all Rural Site Visits project trips have been postponed and the Rural Site Visits team are closely monitoring developments. The situation will be reviewed to see if it is reasonable to start planning for August. We would like to ensure all parties are … Continue reading
Submitted by the Centre for Rural Health Research Researchers from the University of British Columbia and the Centre for Rural Health Research are seeking rural and remote maternity care providers in British Columbia to take part in a study. They are looking to find out the needs for and barriers … Continue reading