A colleague who checks in. A familiar path. A quiet moment by the water. Today’s National Rural Health Week theme: Relationships that sustain care. What sustains you? Share a photo or a few words on our Relationship map: www.ruralhealthweekcanada.ca/map #RuralHealthWeek

Day 2: relationships that help us learn. Meet Dr. Ryan Hoskins, helping shape rural learning at SFU’s School of Medicine. #RuralHealthWeek rccbc.ca/story/dr-rya... With @srpcanada.bsky.social, Rural Health Professions Action Plan and Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada.

Welcome to #RuralHealthWeek! 💚 Celebrating rural, remote, First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and care teams across Canada. Dr. Danette Dawkin, CEO of the Rural Coordination Centre of BC, welcomes you to the week. With @srpcanada.bsky.social, IPAC and RHPAP.

🧡 In recognition of the #TruthAndReconciliationDay we're pleased to announce an upcoming webinar:🌿Learning Together, Walking Together 📅 Oct. 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET 📣 Free & open to all.🔗 srpc.ca/rural-reach-... 📚 Looking for ways to reflect and learn today? srpc.ca/indigenous-h... @rccbc.bsky.social

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, survivors, their families and communities. Today, RCCbc shares a reflection and our 2024–25 reconciliation report: rccbc.ca/story/nation... #TruthAndReconciliation #RuralHealth

Join us November 24, 2026, for the BC Rural Health Research Exchange (BCRHRx), an interactive, virtual half-day event featuring rapid-style presentations designed to inform, engage and share current research relating to rural health in British Columbia. Learn more & register rccbc.ca/initiatives/...

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BCRHRx is a virtual half-day event filled with brief rapid-style presentations designed to inform, engage and share current rural research in BC.

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Are you curious about locum work in rural and remote communities in British Columbia? Locums for Rural BC have a fantastic short video series covering the the benefits of working as a locum, how to get started, and supports available for learning and development. Watch here:

A community‑led primary care clinic in Whistler is showing what’s possible when a community rallies behind local health care, using Quality Team Coaching for Rural BC to strengthen relationships, align shared purposes, and build communication amongst their team. Read the full story:

When a Community Leads: Whistler 360’s Story of Trust, Teamwork, and Transformation - RCCbc

A community‑led primary care clinic in Whistler is showing what’s possible when a community rallies behind local health care, using Quality Team Coaching for Rural BC to strengthen relationships, alig...

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Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. We honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. For RCCbc, reconciliation in rural health care is ongoing work rooted in learning, relationship, cultural safety and accountability. rccbc.ca/story/nation...

National Indigenous Peoples Day: learning, relationship and culturally safer rural care - RCCbc

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, RCCbc honours First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and reflects on the ongoing work of reconciliation in rural health care through learning, relationship, cultura...

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We're thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 BC Rural Health Awards, recognizing individuals and communities whose leadership and dedication are strengthening healthcare in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across British Columbia. Read about the winners: rccbc.ca/story/bc-rur...

2026 BC Rural Health Awards - RCCbc

The Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) is honoured to celebrate the 2026 BC Rural Health Awards recipients, whose leadership, care and commitment continue to strengthen rural health care across B...

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➡️ Reminder that our Rural Physician Research Grant Program and Rural Global Health Partnership Initiative are both open for grant applications of up to $10,000 until April 30, 2026. Explore available grants and how to apply: rccbc.ca/get-involved...

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RCCbc offers grants for rural doctors, residents and medical students to pursue innovative rural research and knowledge translation projects, as well as rural continuing medical education opportunitie...

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Know a rural or remote BC community that could benefit from support to come together around local health challenges? RCCbc is accepting Expressions of Interest until April 20 for the Sustainable Communities Initiative, with up to $75,000 available per community. Learn more: rccbc.ca/initiatives/...

🐣 Early Bird rates for the BC Rural Health Conference end April 6! ⁠ With limited spots available for certain activities, now's the time to register early and secure your place in Friday's half-day workshops and our pre-conference courses.

BC Rural Health Conference | Join us on May 29-31, 2026

Discover the latest emerging topics in rural health at the BC Rural Health Conference in Prince George. Connect with healthcare professionals from across the region on May 29-31, 2026.

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Rural BC physicians and medical trainees can apply for up to $10,000 to support global health projects. Eligible projects support underserved communities in Canada or abroad and could include planetary health projects. Read more & apply by April 30: rccbc.ca/initiatives/...

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RGHPI offers grants for projects spearheaded by rural physicians or medical trainees in British Columbia (BC) and their partners based in underserved rural communities in BC, other parts of Canada, or...

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Did you know that rural physician researchers—and aspiring researchers—can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to support research activities? Visit rccbc.ca/initiatives/... to find out if you are eligible and apply by April 30. #BCRuralHealthResearch

Rural Physician Research Grant Program - RCCbc

The Rural Physician Research Grant Program empowers rural physician researchers or new aspiring researchers to pursue innovative rural research projects that advance rural health in British Columbia.

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We're currently hiring for four positions supporting the Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) Community Program: ➡️ Project Assistant ➡️ Medical Education Specialist, Rural Continuing Medical Education (RCME) Community Program (three 1.0 FTE positions open)

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Apply for the positions below with RCCbc or our partners.

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Call for BC Rural Health Conference poster abstract submissions! 📝 Topics may cover improving the health of rural patients and communities, cultivating rural innovations, creating high-quality health system improvements across British Columbia or globally, and more. ➡️ Submit by March 16, 2026

Poster Abstracts | BC Rural Health Conference — BC Rural Health Conference

Learn about the poster abstracts exhibiting at BC RHC and how to submit a poster for this year's conference.

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❤ The One Heart at a Time project led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Miles Marchand brings services closer to people in their community, making cardiovascular care more accessible for remote, Indigenous communities: buff.ly/8dsCh1v @rccbc.bsky.social @vchhealthcare.bsky.social @vghfdn.bsky.social

One Heart at a Time - RCCbc

One Heart at a Time tells the story of a ground-breaking, Indigenous physician-led project bringing cardiovascular care closer to home for First Nations communities. Led by cardiologist Dr. Miles…

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BC Rural Health Conference returns to downtown Prince George May 29–31, 2026. Practical CME, real connection, and a weekend built for rural and remote health-care providers. Register by April 6 for early bird rates: bcrhc.ca #BCRHC @rccbc.bsky.social

BC Rural Health Conference | Join us on May 29-31, 2026

Discover the latest emerging topics in rural health at the BC Rural Health Conference in Prince George. Connect with healthcare professionals from across the region on May 29-31, 2026.

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We are heartbroken by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge. We are grateful to know this community through our colleagues, mentors and partners, and our hearts are with everyone who is grieving in Tumbler Ridge and across the Peace region.

In the remote island community of Bella Bella, teamwork in healthcare took on new meaning. Physicians who flew in for shifts and year-round clinic staff came together through the Quality Team Coaching for Rural BC program. 🔗 Read story 👉 rccbc.ca/story/streng... 📸 Photos by Dr. Yotakahron Jonathan

One Eye Open, One Eye Closed: Navigating Global Crises Together in Mindful Relationship is a new series from Mindfulness in Medicine. Join us Feb 24 on the topic of Mindfulness in Support of Racial Healing with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Harley Eagle, and N'alaga O'Brien. Register: rccbc.ca/event/one-ey...

The Rural Continuing Medical Education Community Program transitions to RCCbc-led delivery on April 1, 2026. Take our baseline survey and join a Zoom drop-in to help shape the future of RCME: ➡️Tuesday evenings, 5:30-6:30 pm ➡️Friday afternoons, 12-1 pm 🔗 Learn more: rccbc.ca/initiatives/...

🩺 Join us for the next Thriving Together workshop, "Bringing Spirit Back Into Medicine," where Dr. Valorie Masuda will lead an interactive session exploring spirituality as a vital component of wellbeing—both for providers and the patients we serve. 🔗 Register now: rccbc.ca/event/thrivi...

🎉 LIVE NOW! BC Rural Health Research Exchange (#BCRHRx) is happening today! 📅 Nov 27 | 8:30am-1pm PT 🔬 Share research | 📚 Discover findings | 🤝 Connect with BC's rural health community Join here: zoom.us/j/94348721995

Do you know a resident making a difference in rural and remote medicine in BC? They could be our next Resident Leadership Award winner. Learn more about the awards and submit your nomination at rccbc.ca/awards #BCRuralHealthAwards

This year the Rural Obstetrics & Maternity Sustainability Program has expanded support for rural maternity and small surgical teams in BC. With a network of local coordinators and clinical leads now across all 32 funded sites, the team recently visited four communities. Learn more: rccbc.ca/roam

Earlier this month, we celebrated the opening of the Sek'emaws Sicamous Health Centre in the District of Sicamous. In 2023, Sicamous received the Rural BC Community Award. Know a rural BC community leading in rural health? Nominate them for the rural BC community award! 🔗 rccbc.ca/get-involved...

Join us for Finding Your Way in Teamwork—an interactive workshop with Drs. Rahul Gupta and Tom Wright on Tuesday, November 18th from 6-8pm PT. This workshop is open to all healthcare providers and team members serving rural communities. Register at rccbc.ca/initiatives/...

Join the next Green Acts for Big Impact Community of Practice meeting on Friday, November 28, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. PT, with Health Quality BC’s Andrea Wnuk and Dr. Ilona Hale to discuss the updated BC Health Quality Matrix. 🔗 Read dispatch for more info and to sign up mailchi.mp/rccbc/zpwa5i...