Welcome to the inaugural issue of BC Rural Update, an e-newsletter about BC rural health. Each issue will contain: links to rural CME/CPD events, including web and rurally-located events access to an online rural CME/CPD calendar information about JSC rural programs and REAP funding interviews with BC rural health practitioners, … Continue reading
Rural healthcare providers are benefiting from some Point of Care Ultrasound guidance at drop-in sessions led by Dr. Virginia Robinson. The virtual sessions are run through Real-Time Virtual Support Zoom rooms every Tuesday from noon to 1pm Pacific. It is an opportunity for anyone to join and learn about … Continue reading
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A broad spectrum of research was on display when the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) hosted the BC Rural Health Research Exchange (BCRHRx). The event which took place on Nov. 23 featured a total of 30 presentations by more than 40 researchers. The event was supported by the Joint Standing … Continue reading
During a year in British Columbia in which we’ve experienced a continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing climate crisis leading to fires and floods, and news of the discovery of 215 Indigenous children buried on Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc territory, for many, the mental load can be overwhelming. And if you’re a … Continue reading
In British Columbia’s complex healthcare system, patients often access disparate services from multiple providers, making it difficult to access or manage their own medical information. This is especially true for rural patients who often access healthcare services virtually, or in other communities. To enable patients to easily access and manage … Continue reading
by Robyn Ellsworth, Rural Research Administrative Assistant, RCCbc Island Node The Rural Coordination Centre of BC, in partnership with Island Health, has added another dynamic team to its ever-growing roster of health care supports. The Island Node is here to empower rural physicians to transform health care in their communities. … Continue reading