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BC Rural Health Network
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Non-Profit Charity working to improve rural health and wellbeing in BC
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CARGA Report 2 – Naughty or Nice?

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CARGA Report 2 – Naughty or Nice? - BC Rural Health Network
The release of Strengthening Primary Care in BC – Report 2 marks an important point in British Columbia’s primary care reform. The report builds on earlier CARGA commitments and focuses specifically o...
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December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Rural Research Inclusion Project

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December 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Strengthening Primary Care in BC: Building on a Shared Model for Change

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Strengthening Primary Care in BC: Building on a Shared Model for Change - BC Rural Health Network
Over the past several months, our Network has been deeply engaged in the work of reshaping primary care in British Columbia. Rural, remote, and small-town communities continue to tell us what is not w...
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November 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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November Member of the Month: Town of Golden – A Mountain Community Committed to Care

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November Member of the Month: Town of Golden – A Mountain Community Committed to Care - BC Rural Health Network
Nestled between the Selkirk, Purcell, and Rocky Mountains, the Town of Golden is a vibrant community of around 7,000 residents, including the town proper and its surrounding rural area. Known for its ...
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November 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Concern out-of-town patients receiving Vancouver medical care won’t find accommodations during the World Cup
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Concern out-of-town patients receiving Vancouver medical care won’t find accommodations during the World Cup - BC Rural Health Network
By Shannon Paterson Published: October 20, 2025 at 8:38PM EDT When Jacqueline Podewils learned her mother had reached the top of the waitlist for a life-saving double lung transplant, she jumped in to...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Unreliable Rural Health Care

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Unreliable Rural Health Care - BC Rural Health Network
On this edition of Journal, we focus on the rural-urban divide in healthcare. Working on all these issues is Paul Adams of the BC Rural Health Network.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Life or Death, Location and Wealth Matter in BC

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September 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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September Member of the Month: Lower Columbia Community Health Centre

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September Member of the Month: Lower Columbia Community Health Centre - BC Rural Health Network
Eight years ago, the Lower Columbia region faced a turning point when a local physician retired from his primary care practice in Trail. Despite his efforts, no physician could be found to take his pl...
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September 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Seniors’ Advocate Releases Annual Report

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Seniors’ Advocate Releases Annual Report
“As I reflect on my first full year as BC Seniors Advocate, I’m proud to share the work and accomplishments of my office in this year’s annual report. It has been a year of meaningful progress, with t...
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August 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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First CARGA Primary Care Report Released

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First CARGA Primary Care Report Released
The province has released its first report on community-based primary care services as part of a B.C. Greens-NDP deal The first report from the THE COOPERATION AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT ACCORD (CARGA...
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August 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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August Member of the Month: Jacqueline Podewils – Housing is Healthcare

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August Member of the Month: Jacqueline Podewils – Housing is Healthcare
Jacqueline’s Journey: Jacqueline’s focus on patient accommodation began with a deeply personal experience six years ago. She was having lunch with her one-year-old son in Chicago, where she now lives,...
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August 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Health authorities warn of potential maternity care reductions

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Health authorities warn of potential maternity care reductions
Expectant parents in the Kamloops and Prince George areas have been warned of possible disruptions in maternity care. Staffing challenges at obstetric departments at hospitals in both cities, mean tho...
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July 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Primary Care Reform is Key to Preventing Rural ER Closures

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Primary Care Reform is Key to Preventing Rural ER Closures
This morning, The Globe and Mail released an updated national report on emergency room closures, turning their attention to the situation in British Columbia. The article highlights what rural communi...
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July 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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BC is not Alone – Rural ER Crisis across Canada

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BC is not Alone – Rural ER Crisis across Canada
Update – July 7, 2025 Over the weekend, three more emergency rooms in rural British Columbia were temporarily closed. Fort St. James, Oliver, and Lillooet, adding to a growing and deeply concerning pa...
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July 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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How Rural Hospitals Could Cut BC’s Surgery Wait Times

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How Rural Hospitals Could Cut BC’s Surgery Wait Times
The hospital in Golden, BC, was one of seven rural hospitals included in a recently published study. Photo via Google Street View. Michelle Gamage 30 Jun 2025 The Tyee Patients do just as well in fart...
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July 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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July Member of the Month: Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society (CAUDS)

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July Member of the Month: Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society (CAUDS)
Alcohol Use Disorder: A Treatable Health Condition Too Often Overlooked Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is one of the most common—but least recognized—health conditions in Canada. Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians w...
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July 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Travel and Access to Care in Rural and Remote B.C. – BC Rural Health Network Postion Paper

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Travel and Access to Care in Rural and Remote B.C. – BC Rural Health Network Postion Paper
June 23 2025 – BC Rural Health Nework In rural BC, access to healthcare shouldn’t depend on your postal code. Our latest position paper outlines the urgent need for coordinated, fully funded travel su...
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June 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Honouring Indigenous Strength, Knowledge, and Healing on National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Honouring Indigenous Strength, Knowledge, and Healing on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 2025 – Paul Adams Today, we recognize and celebrate the incredible diversity, resilience, and deep knowledge of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as British Columbia and beyond. Nati...
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June 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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We need your help to create equitable health outcomes in rural BC!

BC Budget 2026

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BC Budget 2026
Rural Health Equity Fund On June 9th, we presented to the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services as part of this year’s budget consultation. We want to share our proposal with you and i...
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June 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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UBC Research Confirms: Rural Surgery Isn’t Second Best - It’s High-Quality Care

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UBC Research Confirms: Rural Surgery Isn’t Second Best – It’s High-Quality Care
June 13, 2025 – Rural British Columbia – Paul Adams New research from the UBC Centre for Rural Health Research is upending assumptions about rural surgical care in British Columbia. Led by Dr. Jude Ko...
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June 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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ER Closures Continue And Concerns Rise As Fire Season Gets Underway

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ER Closures Continue and Concerns Rise as Fire Season gets underway
Daybreak North with Carolina de Ryk – June 11th BC Rural Health Network says communication and closures need to improve. Listen here….https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-109-daybreak-north/clip/161...
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June 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Hear the lived experiences of a panel of community leaders impacted by extreme events. The symposium is free and will give participants an opportunity to work through a fictional scenario and plan for the future.

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June 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Happy Hope Air Day!

Hope Air is essential for rural & remote BC residents who must travel for care.

Transportation, lodging & meals are determinants of health. These services must be fully funded!

Proud to work with this amazing team!

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June 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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BC Rural Health Network June Newsletter

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Rural Health Matters June Edition
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June 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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June Member of the Month: the Village of Nakusp

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June Member of the Month: the Village of Nakusp
June 1st 2026 – Tom Zelznik – Mayor of Nakusp Nakusp is nestled on the picturesque shores of the Upper Arrow Lakes and is home to the renowned natural hot springs. The Village has a municipal populati...
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June 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM