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...

➡️ 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...

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.

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/...

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

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)

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

❤ 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

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

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...

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.

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

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 💚

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

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

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

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.

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

🎉 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/...

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/...

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...

🌎️ 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:

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...

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!

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…

🏥 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...

Doctors: The JCCs are partnering with Len Pierre Consulting to host a Community-Based Experiential Learning Session in Prince George at the Lheidli T'enneh House of Ancestors in Prince George on Sept 24. Register: ow.ly/L1RC50WAWNa

🚨 Want to boost your emergency medicine skills in a wilderness setting? Join us Sept 15-18 in Pemberton, BC for The CARE Course Goes WILDE! Designed "by rural, for rural" healthcare providers. Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/theCAREcours...

RCCbc is marking 5 years of successes with the Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) program. 🎉 A new report details the partnership with UBC, FNHA and others over 5 years and how it has contributed to healthier communities in rural BC. ➡️ More: rccbc.ca/story/rtvs-m...

Be featured in our National Rural Health Week Canada Campaign! 🎥 Share a 30-sec video of what you love doing outside work. 🎁 One lucky winner gets a free 3-day pass to SRPC R&R 2026 in Quebec City! Submit now 👉 ruralhealthweekcanada.ca

RCCbc's Real-Time Virtual Supports were profiled in this article, along with partners @thefnha.bsky.social and @ubcmedicine.bsky.social. Findings: RTVS has"improved access to primary, emergency, and specialized care, and have improved the retention and support of rural practitioners."

Happy fifth anniversary to the RTVS CHARLiE (Child Health Advice in ReaL-time Electronically) pathway! 🥳 Since launching in 2020, call volumes to this 24/7 Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) pathway have grown steadily and CHARLiE is now embedded into the workflows of rural providers across BC.

Join us for an exciting educational virtual session tailored for rural BC healthcare teams! Led by Drs. Rahul Gupta & Tom Wright, the Finding Your Way workshop series is back with two sessions this fall: 📅 Monday, Oct 6th | 6-8pm PT 📅 Tuesday, Nov 18th | 6-8pm PT Register rccbc.ca/initiatives/...

🦖 Rural medicine, dinosaur tracks, and unforgettable connection. The 2025 Tumbler Ridge Medical Conference brought resident docs, rural leaders, and educators together for a one-of-a-kind weekend in BC’s only UNESCO Global Geopark. Watch the recap video + blog: rccbc.ca/story/celebr...

📢 Urgent Call to LOCUM Physicians 📢 We are reaching out with urgency & deep appreciation. Our Emergency Departments are facing critical staffing shortages that put their ability to stay open — & provide lifesaving care — at risk. @doctorsofbc.bsky.social @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @rccbc.bsky.social

When rural physicians face high-stakes situations with limited backup, having expert support on the line can make all the difference. The RTVS Rural Outreach in Critical Care and Internal Medicine (ROCCi) pathway is making a difference across BC: rccbc.ca/story/critic...

Congratulations to @rccbc.bsky.social and team (including Tandi Wilkinson, Jason Curran, Virginia Robinson & Tracey DeLeeuw) for making it onto the cover of @doctorsofbc.bsky.social BCMJ for their paper on #POCUS in Haida Gwaii! 🔗 bcmj.org/articles/inn...

📢 Calling all BC rural healthcare providers (MDs, NPs, and midwives). ⁠Join our free 8-week online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program led by Dr. Rahul Gupta, starting Oct 1, 2025. Past participants have reported transformative experiences in both their professional and personal lives.

In celebration of Dr. Karen Forgie's Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Rural Medicine, she shared her approach to physician advocacy and her journey into rural practice. Watch the interview to see why Karen has earned a reputation as a tireless role model for longitudinal primary care: