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Expectant parents in the Kamloops and Prince George areas have been warned of possible disruptions in maternity care. Staffing challenges at obstetric departments at hospitals in both cities, mean those needing specialized care may have to seek treatment elsewhere in B.C., and the issue could take a while to resolve.
This morning, The Globe and Mail released an updated national report on emergency room closures, turning their attention to the situation in British Columbia. The article highlights what rural communities across the province have long known and experienced: our healthcare system is fragile, and nowhere is that more visible than
Update – July 7, 2025 Over the weekend, three more emergency rooms in rural British Columbia were temporarily closed. Fort St. James, Oliver, and Lillooet, adding to a growing and deeply concerning pattern in 2025. These closures come just days after a national investigation by The Globe and Mail into
The hospital in Golden, BC, was one of seven rural hospitals included in a recently published study. Photo via Google Street View. Michelle Gamage 30 Jun 2025 The Tyee Patients do just as well in farther-flung operating rooms, one health expert has found. Performing minor surgeries in rural hospitals could help improve
Alcohol Use Disorder: A Treatable Health Condition Too Often Overlooked Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is one of the most common—but least recognized—health conditions in Canada. Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians will experience AUD in their lifetime, yet fewer than 5% of those who could benefit ever receive effective, evidence-based treatment.
June 23 2025 – BC Rural Health Nework In rural BC, access to healthcare shouldn’t depend on your postal code. Our latest position paper outlines the urgent need for coordinated, fully funded travel supports to ensure rural patients can reach the care they need, when they need it.
