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The BC Rural Health Network (BCRHN) consists of health organizations, communities and residents working in cooperation with healthcare policymakers.

We work to improve health for all residents in British Columbia, Canada.

25/10/2026

A New Government, A New Opportunity to Build a Healthcare System That Works for All British Columbians

https://bcruralhealth.org/a-new-government-a-new-opportunity-to-build-a-healthcare-system-that-works-for-all-british-columbians/

An Open Letter to Premier-Elect Lorne Doerkson Dear Premier-Elect Doerkson, On behalf of the BC Rural Health Network, our Board of Directors, member organizations, municipalities, and the rural, remote and Indigenous communities whose voices inform our work, I extend our sincere congratulations to y...

22/10/2026

A Final Election Message from the BC Rural Health Network

Beyond Election Promises: Rural BC Needs Real Healthcare Reform

As British Columbians prepare to vote on Saturday, October 24, the BC Rural Health Network has reviewed the healthcare commitments and costed platforms of the three major political parties.

Each party has proposed investments and changes to healthcare delivery. There are commitments to recruitment, new facilities, expanded services and different approaches to funding and managing our healthcare system. These proposals deserve examination, but none has yet provided BCRHN with sufficient confidence that the profound inequities in healthcare access experienced by rural, remote and Indigenous communities will be meaningfully addressed.

What remains largely absent is a comprehensive commitment to rural-specific healthcare reform, developed through meaningful community participation, supported by measurable standards of access and backed by long-term accountability.

Read the full message here https://mailchi.mp/bcruralhealth/beyond-election-promises-rural-bc-deserves-real-healthcare-reform

01/09/2026

Member of the Month September 2026: Pablita Thomas – BC Hospice and Palliative Care Association

https://bcruralhealth.org/member-of-the-month-september-2026-pablita-thomas-bc-hospice-and-palliative-care-association/

Bringing Hospice and Palliative Care Closer to Home There are few experiences more universal than death, yet the way we experience dying, caregiving, grief and bereavement is profoundly personal. Where we live, who surrounds us, our culture, spirituality, family relationships and access to care all....

29/08/2026

Your input is needed on how can AI better support rural health care?

https://bcruralhealth.org/how-can-ai-better-support-rural-health-care/

Share your perspective on AI in health care. We’re seeking input from physicians and patients in rural BC about their experiences, opportunities, concerns and learning needs related to AI in clinical practice. Your insights will help shape practical, evidence-informed educational resources for rur...

01/08/2026

Our Members of the Month for August 2026 are also our latest members of our Board of Directors. Welcome Ankur and Dakota!

https://bcruralhealth.org/august-members-of-the-month/

Welcoming Ankur Patel and Lakota Brown-Turcotte to the BCRHN Board This month, the BC Rural Health Network is pleased to recognize two of the newest members of our Board of Directors, Ankur Patel and Lakota Brown-Turcotte. Both are based in the community of Kitimat, on the unceded homelands of the H...

13/07/2026

Today's interview and Q&A on BC Today

On Monday's show:-- ER closures and escalating strike action by B....

Thank You for Supporting the BC Rural Health Network Silent Auction Great items. Generous sponsors. One shared goal: strengthening the rural health voice across British Columbia. Our Silent Auction is now closed, and thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors, donors, bidders, and community, w...

25/05/2026

Last chance to support rural health in BC.

Bidding closes tonight at 8 pm PT for the BC Rural Health Network’s silent auction, and there are still some outstanding items available at great prices.

This is a simple way to support a growing provincial voice for rural residents, communities, providers, and organizations working to improve access to care across British Columbia.

Bid on a trip, a meal, a wellness experience, or another great item. You may find something you would already enjoy purchasing, while helping strengthen rural health advocacy at the same time.

Cash donations are also deeply appreciated and are tax deductible.

Please take a few minutes to look, bid, donate, and share.

Auction closes at 8 pm PT tonight:

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