The Rural Voices Gathering is an open and inclusive event welcoming everyone who lives, works or provides services in rural, remote, First Nations, and Métis communities across British Columbia. Co-hosted by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC, First Nations Health Authority, and Health Quality BC, this province-wide gathering is your opportunity to contribute to conversations and build connections that will shape the future of health and wellness in rural BC.
This event is for anyone passionate about improving rural health. Whether you are a community member, healthcare provider, administrator, policymaker, academic, local business, or organization, your voice matters.
Two province-wide sessions will be held virtually via Zoom on November 20 and 27, with accompanying in-person community-based dialogue between these dates.
The Gathering will hold space to share and celebrate progress and innovations, moving towards actionable commitments for improved health and wellness as individuals, communities, organizations and governments. Topics discussed will include:
- The Rural and Remote Health Strategy being developed by the BC Ministry of Health
- Transportation for health services
- Selection, education and training for health care providers from rural, remote, First Nations and Métis communities
- Hybrid health care including peer-to-peer virtual support, in-person and virtual patient consultations
Those living, working or providing services to a rural, remote, First Nations or Métis community are strongly encouraged to attend.
Read more and register here.
