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The work of Jacqueline Podewils and the Housing is Healthcare initiative continues to shine a light on the barriers faced by people who must leave their communities to access care. Their efforts are helping ensure that no one experiences financial hardship simply because they need medical treatment. Access to care
Nestled between the Selkirk, Purcell, and Rocky Mountains, the Town of Golden is a vibrant community of around 7,000 residents, including the town proper and its surrounding rural area. Known for its spectacular landscapes, thriving tourism, and close-knit spirit, Golden represents both the beauty and the complexity of rural life
By Shannon Paterson Published: October 20, 2025 at 8:38PM EDT When Jacqueline Podewils learned her mother had reached the top of the waitlist for a life-saving double lung transplant, she jumped in to help move the then-62-year-old from Kelowna to Vancouver for three months of treatment and aftercare. Podewils says the challenge
The BC Rural Health Network’s Paul Adams had the opportunity to sit down and discuss rural healthcare on Carol James’ Journal… On this edition of Journal, we focus on the rural-urban divide in healthcare. Mayor Goetz has spoken movingly about the stress in his community of Merritt caused by the
Pender Island is one of the Southern Gulf Islands of the Salish Sea – or rather, two islands. North and South Pender were separated by a dredged canal in 1905, then reconnected by a one-lane bridge in 1955. Our rural and remote community relies primarily on ferry service to Victoria,
Imagine lying in a hospital bed, far from home. After months or even years unable to work, you have finally undergone a life-saving procedure. Instead of peace of mind and celebration, your thoughts are consumed by where you will stay while you recover and how can you possibly afford to.
