On November 13, 2019, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the FNHA’s Northern Regional Gathering in Prince George, on the traditional territory of the Lhedhli T’enneh. The MOU formalizes the commitment of both organizations to … Continue reading
On January 27 – 29, multiple healthcare stakeholders partners – including those bringing perspectives of provincial policymakers, health administrators, health professionals, academics, and citizens and linked sectors (non-profits, and industry) – met to seek out areas of synergy and alignment for primary and community care integration in rural BC. … Continue reading
Submitted by BC Emergency Health Services Community Paramedicine Initiative In late April, Health Minister Terry Lake announced the initial 73 rural and remote communities that will welcome community paramedicine, a program offering BC residents enhanced health services and paramedics more opportunities to provide patient care. Under this program, paramedics will … Continue reading
Dr. John Pawlovich helping Takla Landing residents prepare moose meat after a successful hunt. The Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) is providing one-time funding of $100,000 to enable rural physicians access to cultural competency training that supports better healthcare delivery for rural First Nations and Aboriginal patients. “Cultural … Continue reading
Dr. John Pawlovich using a telehealth-enabled ENT camera to examine a patient during a videoconferenced appointment in the remote community of Takla Landing Dr. John Pawlovich, a family physician living in Abbotsford, BC, has a thriving practice in Takla Landing, a rural and remote aboriginal community located approximately 400 km … Continue reading