BC Rural Health Network

• New study aims to collect, amplify rural voices in B.C. health care ‘crisis’

  According to the research team, many thousands of rural residents "often feel their health-care needs are overshadowed by urban-focused health policies."

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  Aug 1, 2023
  
• Rural B.C. patients paid more than $1,500 over 2 years in travel expenses for health care: Study

  Nearly 80 per cent of survey respondents reported difficulty paying for their care, and 60 per cent said travelling to access care had negatively impacted their health.

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  Dec 15, 2022
  
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• B.C. rural health advocates launching initiative to help solve health-care issues

  Advocates for health-care in small communities have said for far too long the wants and needs of residents have been ignored.

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  Sep 25, 2022
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• Concerns raised over string of temporary ER closures at rural B.C. hospitals

  Interior Health has announced the emergency department at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital will be temporarily closed overnight for five nights.

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  Aug 4, 2022