Rural Health Services Research Network of BC

Rural Health Services Research Network of BC The RHSRNbc is committed to supporting researchers in BC in their journey to improve health services for rural residents.

The Rural Health Services Research Network of BC (RHSRNbc) was established in May 2010, as part of an overall strategy to improve and expand health services research within British Columbia. The RHSRNbc is built upon the BC Rural and Remote Network (BCRRHRN), which was supported by the Michael Smith Foundation from 2005 to 2010. When a new funder was secured in 2010, the network was re-established

under the direction of Dr. Stefan Grzybowski, which became the RHSRNbc. The RHSRNbc is now supported by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc), through the Joint Standing Committee (JSC), which is funded through B.C.’s Ministry of Health and B.C.’s Medical Association. The Network strives to build upon experiences learnt from the pre-existing Network, while striving to generate innovative ideas and strategies to build capacity within both the Network as well as within rural health services research. The RHSRNbc’s main purpose is to support rural health services’ researchers in British Columbia, with the goal of creating a supportive infrastructure with in which to facilitate the investigation of issues relevant to the health and health services of rural communities. The RHSRNbc takes a multi-faceted approach to supporting and facilitating rural health services research. Not only do we maintain an up to date website to inform members of any available grants, upcoming conferences and symposiums but we also host skill building workshops, knowledge translation events and hold travel bursary competitions in order to ensure our members are prepared for and successful in the realm of rural health services research.

Funding is available for FLEX students working on projects involving rural and remote health activities in BC. Apply by ...
05/04/2026

Funding is available for FLEX students working on projects involving rural and remote health activities in BC. Apply by May 15th! Click the link in our bio for more info!

A new chapter on heat and smoke is live on our CCEDARR website! Learn about initiatives that are building resilience to ...
04/27/2026

A new chapter on heat and smoke is live on our CCEDARR website! Learn about initiatives that are building resilience to hotter, smokier fire seasons in BC through three new case studies.

Click the link in our bio to explore the theme now!

Have an idea for a chapter or an initiative you’d like us to highlight? Send us a message or an email at rhsrn.bc@ubc.ca

Visit the link in our bio to read our newest publication about using a catchment approach for rural health services plan...
02/19/2026

Visit the link in our bio to read our newest publication about using a catchment approach for rural health services planning!

📍 https://ccedarr.med.ubc.ca/Our new CCEDARR website is live! We’re excited to launch this resource to share and spread ...
01/22/2026

📍 https://ccedarr.med.ubc.ca/

Our new CCEDARR website is live! We’re excited to launch this resource to share and spread the incredible sustainability initiatives and innovations taking place across rural BC. The site includes thematic exploration of climate-related topics, case studies, interviews with rural innovators and activists, and recommendations for implementing your own similar initiatives. This is an evolving resource – stay tuned for more chapters!

The first three themes:
🍏 Food Security and Sovereignty
🌱 Community Stewardship for Healthy Ecosystems
🎓 Educating for Change: University Engagement

Click the link in our bio to explore the new resource now!

Have an idea for a chapter or an innovation you’d like us to highlight? Send us a message or email us at rhsrn.bc@ubc.ca

Our symposium is just over a week away, and we are excited to share the second part of our agenda… our panel! We are so ...
06/05/2025

Our symposium is just over a week away, and we are excited to share the second part of our agenda… our panel!

We are so fortunate to be joined by wonderful speakers who will be sharing from their personal experience on what it was like to navigate extreme weather emergencies, and the lessons they’ve learned in the process.

Registration is still open so be sure to sign-up at the link in our bio!

Our symposium is only two weeks away and we wanted to give everyone a sneak peek of what they can expect!The first part ...
06/02/2025

Our symposium is only two weeks away and we wanted to give everyone a sneak peek of what they can expect!

The first part of the day will be a engaging scenario simulation where participants will work in groups to brainstorm ways that rural communities in BC (and across the province) could prepare for the next heat dome or other extreme weather events, as we see how climate change continues to amplify these events across our communities.

🔗 visit the link in our bio to register!

Applications are now open for the 2025-26 travel bursaries!Visit the link in our bio to learn more 🔗
04/22/2025

Applications are now open for the 2025-26 travel bursaries!

Visit the link in our bio to learn more 🔗

New publication alert!!Visit the link in our bio to read our newest paper, which talks all about the different perceptio...
12/20/2024

New publication alert!!

Visit the link in our bio to read our newest paper, which talks all about the different perceptions rural physicians have on payment models!

HOT OFF THE PRESS 🌟Visit the link in our bio to read this newest publication!!This paper explores the different ways tha...
11/22/2024

HOT OFF THE PRESS 🌟
Visit the link in our bio to read this newest publication!!

This paper explores the different ways that the culture of rural generalist can be strengthened so that physicians feel adequately supported to work in rural communities - and ultimately ensure access to equitable and quality health services for patients and providers alike.

Here are a round of rural health-specific events and opportunities happening in the next little while! Visit the link in...
10/30/2024

Here are a round of rural health-specific events and opportunities happening in the next little while! Visit the link in our bio to learn more✨

If you would like your event to also be featured, please reach out to in a DM or email!

Chapter 5 of our learning hub vol. 1 explores all the different ways that our interactions with nature can influence our...
10/09/2024

Chapter 5 of our learning hub vol. 1 explores all the different ways that our interactions with nature can influence our health and strengthen our communities!

Read the full chapter here! https://shorturl.at/ij0Fq

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