Keeping it Rural Conference, June 1st, Kelowna

Bridging the Gap: Advancing Rural Health Equity

Join us on June 1st for an insightful panel discussion, as part of the “Keeping it Rural” conference hosted by the BC Rural Centre in Kelowna.

This panel aims to shed light on the pressing issue of healthcare inequity faced by rural residents and explore innovative strategies to improve health outcomes in rural communities.

Our diverse panel features: Alan Louis Okanagan Band Councillor and IHA Board member, Jennifer Rice, the Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health and MLA for Skeena/North Coast, Mayor Michael Gertz from Merritt and the Executive Director of the BC Rural Health Network, Paul Adams. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Jude Kornelsen, a leading researcher on rural health.

Together, they will engage in a thought-provoking dialogue, discussing the challenges and opportunities in rural healthcare while sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare in rural communities.

Here is the checkout link for registration: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa7wdd2b8Ol4wMaEF

Save $50 for following the BC Rural Health Network (it is case-sensitive) use the code: BCRHN on check-out.

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