BC COVID-19 Update, September 3, 2020
Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer, and Health Minister Adrian Dix provide an update on the province’s response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic.
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BC Rural & First Nations Health & Wellness Summit
Add your voice to improve rural healthcare! Collaboration can be a powerful tool for change. In January 2019, provincial healthcare partners met to explore how to work together to improve and transform rural healthcare in BC. Since that time, several innovations were developed to improve healthcare services in rural communities and First Nations. The Continue reading
UBC Launches Study on Rural and Remote Communities Tech Usage During Covid-19 Pandemic
UBC is calling on rural BC residents to participate in a 20-25 minute online survey for a chance to win one of three $100, or a $400 pre-paid Visa card! This study is being done by researchers from UBC. The study is called “Rural and Remote Communities’ Technological Usage during Covid-19 Pandemic. ” Your participation Continue reading
New Medical Transport & Virtual Care Resources Announced for BC Remote, Rural, and First Nations Citizens
The B.C. provincial government has announced new and expanded resources to service rural, remote and Indigenous communities battling COVID-19 across the province. In an announcement on Monday, Premier John Horgan and Indigenous Relations Minister Scott Fraser announced an expanded medical transportation fleet to service remote and Indigenous communities. This framework includes the addition of Continue reading
BC COVID-19 Update, April 20, 2020
COVID-19 BC CASE SUMMARY As of the latest numbers on April 18: • Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,647 • New cases since April 17, 2020: 29 • Hospitalized cases: 115 • Intensive care: 54 • Deaths: 81 • Recovered: 987 • Long-term care and assisted-living homes currently affected: 20 • Individuals tested as of Continue reading
COVID-19 Info For Rural, Remote & First Nations British Columbians
Helpful Information Government of Canada’s COVID-19 updates Government of Canada’s COVID-19 responses Public Health Agency of Canada’s COVID -19 information BC’s Pandemic Provincial Coordination Plan BC Centre for Disease Control COVID-19 information BC Parks are closed (and here is a podcast of BC Environment Minister George Heyman explaining why) BC recreation site & trail closures Continue reading
BC Premier to Deliver COVID-19 Address Today
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan is expected to give an update Wednesday on the province’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The premier’s statements will be carried live beginning at 1:15 p.m. on this page. Horgan will be speaking from the B.C. legislature in Victoria and answering media questions via Continue reading
COVID-19 — Information Sources for Rural, Remote, and Rural First Nations British Columbians
These are challenging times for all of us, whether we live in Lombardy or London, Bhutan or rural British Columbia. Access to the best possible information regarding COVID-19 is crucial. Which is why we have put together this brief directory of trusted information sources for rural, remote, and rural First Nations British Columbians. We will Continue reading
First Nations, Rural and Remote Real-Time Virtual Medicine — an Update
In a recent update, Dr. Ray Markham, Executive Director of the Rural Coordination Centre of British Columbia (RCCbc), notes that The Collaborative Centre for Rural and First Nations Virtually Enhanced Care was established last year. The Collaborative Centre is jointly supported and led by First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Providence Health Services Authority (PHSA), and Continue reading
Real-Time Virtual Medical Support for Rural First Nations & Remote Communities — an Update
In an important update for rural healthcare providers and the rural First Nations & remote communities they serve from Dr. Ray Markham, Executive Director of the Rural Coordination Centre of British Columbia (RCCbc), it’s noted that The Collaborative Centre for Rural and First Nations Virtually Enhanced Care was established last year. The Centre is jointly supported Continue reading