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Rural Coordination Centre of BC

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We're a network, led by rural physicians, that improves the health of people and their communities in rural BC. rccbc.ca

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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📊 We're currently welcoming presentation submissions from researchers, clinicians and trainees interested in sharing ongoing and/or completed research on a wide range of topics relevant to rural health care. Both seasoned researchers and students are encouraged to present in this casual format!
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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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BC Rural Health Research Exchange - RCCbc
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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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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:
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How-To Guide For Prospective Locums (Video) - Locums for Rural BC
Watch this introduction to the Locums for Rural BC program and learn more about the benefits of working as a locum in rural communities across beautiful British Columbia! This video series is a quick,...
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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:
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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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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
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...
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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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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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...
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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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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
➡️ 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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Grants - RCCbc
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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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
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/...
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Sustainable Communities - RCCbc
RCCbc’s Sustainable Communities Initiative supports rural and remote communities in British Columbia to come together through facilitated dialogue to address complex health access challenges. Together with partners, RCCbc helps create a safe space for conversation and co-develop a plan to move forward.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
🐣 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.
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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 Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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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Rural Global Health Partnership Initiative - RCCbc
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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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
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
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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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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
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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Careers - RCCbc
Apply for the positions below with RCCbc or our partners.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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
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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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Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute @vchresearch.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
❤ 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
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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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Health Data Coalition @hdcbc-canada.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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
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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 Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Bella Bella healthcare team in the Heiltsuk Big House
Credit: Dr. Yotakahron Jonathan
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Heiltsuk Big House, Bella Bella
Credit: Dr. Yotakahron Jonathan
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
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
Bella Bella, BC
Credit: Dr. Yotakahron Jonathan
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
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...
Join our first topic on Mindfulness in Support of Racial Healing with Dr. Rahul Gupta, Harley Eagle, and N'alaga O'Brien.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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/...
CME course with POCUS
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
🩺 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...
🩺 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.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
🎉 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
BC Rural Health Research Exchange (#BCRHRx) is happening today!
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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
Nominations are accepted for the Rural BC Community, the Award of Excellence in Rural Medicine: Lifetime Achievement and the Resident Leadership Awards. Submit your nominations by January 5, 2026!
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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
The ROAM team (L to R: Rebecca Manuel, Dr. Sara Sandwith, Lee Yeates, Adrienne Peltonen, Rho Thygesen) in Terrace in front of the Skeena river. ⁠
Celina Laursen, an RM in Prince Rupert, shows the ROAM team the maternity ward in the Prince Rupert Regional hospital.  ⁠
The Kitimat ROAM team led by Local Network Coordinator, Andrea Poszgay, and Local Clinical Lead, Dr. Li Huang.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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...
Opening of the Sek’emaws Sicamous Health CentreOpening of the Sek’emaws Sicamous Health CentreDistrict of Sicamous receiving the Rural BC Community Award in 2023.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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 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.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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...
reen Acts for Big Impact Community of Practice meeting on Friday, November 28, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
We're welcoming presenter and participant registrations for the 2025 BC Rural Health Research Exchange (BCRHRx)! This fun and fast-paced event is a virtual half-day filled with rapid-style presentations designed to inform, engage and share current rural health research in BC.
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BC Rural Health Research Exchange - RCCbc
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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Health Quality BC @healthqualitybc.ca · 27/10/2025
It’s Canadian Patient Safety Week. Join us for Advancing Patient Safety in BC, where we will introduce BC’s Patient Safety Strategy: Your Care, Our Commitment, the first provincial strategy of its kind in Canada. hqbc.ca/4okqIBU
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
It’s Photo Day for #RuralHealthWeek! We’re proud to work with incredible rural physicians across BC who bring care, creativity, and heart to their communities. Thanks to everyone who shared photos today! Keep them coming and share what you love about rural health at ruralhealthweekcanada.ca/map 💚
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
It's National Rural Health Week! We're celebrating the people and passion behind rural healthcare across Canada 🙌 Get involved throughout the week, with resources available at www.ruralhealthweekcanada.ca
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Society of Rural Physicians of Canada @srpcanada.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
It’s National Rural Health Week 2025! SRPC President Dr. Gavin Parker celebrates the dedication and heart of rural healthcare professionals across Canada. 💙 Thanks to @rccbc.bsky.social and RhPAP for leading this campaign with us! #RuralHealthWeek #ILoveRural
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Service Update: RTVS CHARLiE (pediatric) & MaBAL (maternity + babies) will move to a reduced schedule starting Oct 21 2025 after 7 a.m. When unavailable, call regional referral centres. RUDi 24/7 | ROCCi 8–9 | VERRa unaffected. We’re working with partners to restore 24/7 service. #RTVS
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
🤝 Isolated Medical Provider Aftercare Team (IMPACT): This program offers confidential peer-to-peer support to rural physicians and nurses in remote nursing stations in British Columbia who have experienced a potentially challenging incident in the course of their work. Learn more: rccbc.ca/impact
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Isolated Medical Provider Aftercare Team - RCCbc
IMPACT offers confidential peer-to-peer support to rural doctors and to nurses in remote nursing stations in British Columbia who have experienced a potentially challenging incident at work.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
🧘 Mindfulness in Medicine provides rural healthcare providers with tools to manage stress, improve emotional regulation, and cultivate resilience through mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training, with supportive learning environments. Learn more:
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Mindfulness in Medicine - RCCbc
Mindfulness in Medicine is a program that offers Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) sessions to rural providers (MD, NP, and midwives). This participatory, trauma-sensitive course consists of w...
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
🌱 Thriving Project: This initiative supports and enhances wellness by fostering connections among healthcare providers and building a community of practice they can draw upon for learning, support, solace, and inspiration. Learn more: rccbc.ca/thriving-pro...
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Thriving Project - RCCbc
The Thriving Project aims for rural health care practitioners to learn how to cultivate and strengthen your compassion to thrive, both personally and professionally.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Today on World Mental Health Day, we recognize awareness of mental health issues and celebrate efforts in support of mental health and healthcare. At RCCbc, we're proud to support initiatives that enhance mental health for healthcare providers, their teams, and their patients.
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
⁠☑️Helps prevent closures and diversions ☑️Helps support primary care because family physicians are not overburdened covering hospital shifts and can focus on their family practice clinics ☑️Supports physician retention by avoiding back-to-back shifts so that physicians can get some much-needed rest
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
VERRa’s team of virtual Emergency Medicine physicians step in during hospital physician staffing shortages, and the team works with rural RNs to provide overnight coverage at small rural hospitals.⁠ ⁠ The program helps in a number of ways:⁠
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
The RTVS VERRa team has now provided over 10,000 hours of hospital coverage to communities in BC. 🎉⁠ ⁠ VERRa, which stands for Virtual Emergency Room Rural Assistance, has provided overnight hospital coverage to 16 rural hospitals in British Columbia.⁠ Find out more: rccbc.ca/rtvs/verra
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
🎉 Our most anticipated event is back—BC Rural Health Research Exchange (#BCRHRx)!⁠ 📅 Nov 27, 8:30am-1pm PT (online) 🔬 Share research 📚 Discover new findings 🤝 Connect with BC's rural health community Register: rccbc.ca/initiatives/...
🎉 Our most anticipated event is back—BC Rural Health Research Exchange (#BCRHRx)!⁠

📅 Nov 27, 8:30am-1pm PT (online)
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Strengthen your rural healthcare team with Quality Team Coaching for Rural BC (QTC4RBC)! Applications open for 2026/27 cohort. This coaching program helps rural BC teams reconnect with purpose and build desired team culture. 💡 Apply with Expression of Interest at rccbc.ca/initiatives/...
qtc4rbc eoi are open
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
The RCME Community Program brings continuing medical education directly to rural BC communities, connecting physicians through locally-designed learning that strengthens both clinical skills and peer relationships.⁠⁠ 🔗 Learn more and read the report: rccbc.ca/story/streng...
Rural POCUS Congress 2024
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
🌎️ The Green Acts for Big Impact Community of Practice connects rural healthcare providers with an interest in environmentally sustainable, high-quality healthcare, facilitating peer-to-peer connection & action-orientated discussion.⁠ ⁠ Join us at the next meeting on Fri, Sept 26 at 12-1pm. Register:
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Community of Practice: Green Acts for Big Impact - RCCbc
Join the Green Acts for Big Impact Community of Practice. This Community of Practice is for rural and remote clinicians and care teams who are interested in environmentally sustainable, high-quality …...
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Weathering the Storm: a summer symposium on rural preparedness for fires, floods and extreme heat. Hosted by RHSRNbc (part of RCCbc). Read and watch: rccbc.ca/story/weathe...
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Weathering the Storm: Rural Communities on the Road to Resilience - RCCbc
Across British Columbia and beyond, rural and Indigenous communities have already felt the strain of wildfires, floods, and extreme heat. These experiences have shown both the fragility of systems and...
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Save the Date 📆 We're excited to return to Prince George once again for the BC Rural Health Conference on May 29-31, 2026! Get practice-ready rural CME, reconnect in easy going meet-ups and shared moments, and enjoy a family-friendly setting with a rural-community feel. Stay tuned at bcrhc.ca!
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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 Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Are you a BC rural healthcare provider looking to reduce stress and enhance your practice through mindfulness? Join our free 8-week online Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program led by Dr. Rahul Gupta (Oct 1 - Nov 19). All sessions via Zoom. 🔗 Learn more: rccbc.ca/initi…
MBSR Fall Course with Dr. Rahul Gupta
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Rural Coordination Centre of BC @rccbc.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
🏥 At RCCbc, we're passionate about improving the health of people and communities in rural BC. 🔍 #NowHiring: RTVS Peer-to-Peer Technician We're seeking a tech-savvy professional to join our Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) team! 🔗 Learn more and apply: rccbc.ca/about-us/car...
RCCbc Hiring: RTVS Peer-to-Peer Technical role
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