A great new BC Medical Journal article examining the availability of surgical services in rural & remote. 'Despite provincial and national urgency to improve access to and quality of surgical care in remote and rural communities, there is still a profound gap in surgical coverage.'

On this Administrative Professionals' Day (Apr 24), we recognize & appreciate all of the Medical Office Assistants and other administrative professionals who work closely with our members and RuralandRemoteDFP staff! #RuralandRemote #RuralHealth

Our first Quality Forum 2024 livestream starts tomorrow night, April 23, at 1900 PST.

Check out the full schedule here: ow.ly/cVmv50Rk3JS

#QF24

If you're headed to this year's Health Quality BC's Quality Forum, check out this Physician Wellness event with Physician Health BC the day before! #RuralHealth #physicianwellness #BCHealth #RuralandRemote

Doctors: Are you in the later stages of your career and want to know how to prepare for moving or transferring your clinic? Register for a #BusinessPathways webinar with guest speakers from Watson Goepel LLP on Tues May 14. ow.ly/bvpH50RjTm5

It's Medical Laboratory Week! Medical lab professionals are #BehindEveryPatient , throughout their health care journey. They perform millions of tests each year intended to inform diagnosis. Like in urban regions, these individuals are critical partners in patient care in rural.

Excited to announce Helen Truran as the @RuralandRemoteDFP's new Executive Director effective today. Helen has worked with the Division in various roles over the last 7 years, & we're delighted to have Helen work with the Board to lead the Division going forward. #RuralandRemote

Important news for BC patients and practitioners... #BCHealth #RuralandRemote

Join us April 16 and discover how to identify major risks in the province’s toxic drug supply, relevant barriers to OUD care in your community and potential quality improvement opportunities.

Learn more and register today: healthqualitybc.ca/events/oat-in-…

'We should collectively start to manage exposures whenever wildfire smoke is affecting air quality...Most people spend the majority of their time indoors, so cleaner indoor air should be the primary focus.' #RuralandRemote #BCRural #RuralHealth BC Medical Journal BC Centre for Disease Control

Starting in June, Indigenous youth dealing with addiction will be able to receive culturally specific treatment services on Vancouver Island. ow.ly/rX6650Rcxx8

Update: The Ministry of Health has officially declared the end of the viral respiratory season, leading to changes in infection prevention measures. Screening measures are relaxed, masking now based on risk assessment. Visit: surl.li/slvlp for more information

Reminder that today is the last day to register for #BCRHC at reduced early bird rates!
Don't miss out: ubccpd.ca/learn/learning…

Calling all physicians - For cardiovascular disease, early detection is key to prevention. But why do some otherwise healthy people experience a major cardiac event? B/c it can be hereditary.⁠ Learn more at the SAVE BC forum on Apr 16. More info here: tinyurl.com/52bv9s93

Check out our latest stories and highlights:

· Lived experience library shares experiences of kids with brain-based disabilities
· Supporting a provincial vision for learning health systems
· Highlight from workshop: Partnering in research as a person with lived experience

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April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Parkinson’s is a complex brain disease & over 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s and 30 more are diagnosed every day. Learn more here: parkinson.bc.ca/awareness Parkinson Canada Parkinson Society BC

Nice resource!

Looking for some great people for some important roles. #RuralandRemote #BCHealth Doctors of BC

Nominations are open and encouraged for leaders who are in the early stages of their career, as Ali was an avid supporter of aspiring leaders who brought innovative and fresh ideas forward.

Learn more and nominate an emerging health leader today: ow.ly/hChk50R2MLM

UBC Midwifery is hosting a free keynote lecture on restorative justice, and you're invited. See our event page to learn more about the presenters and event and to register!
midwifery.ubc.ca/restorative-ju…

#UBC Midwifery #UBC #restorativejustice