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Paov --
Just wanted to make sure—have you registered for the BC Health Coalition 2017 Conference yet?
If not, not to worry. We've extended the deadline to register to Monday, October 22, which is only two days away. But hurry, make sure you register in time before time runs out. Click here to register.
Be sure to check out our exciting schedule of speakers and workshops by clicking here.
We're so pumped see you next week! See all details below.
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Paov -- 
You are invited to
the BC Health Coalition 2017 Conference, an exciting
two full days of speakers, and workshops. Discussions and topics
include seniors care,... primary health care, Indigenous health, health
organizing, poverty reduction, pharmacare and others. This is a unique
opportunity to learn together, strategize and take action to
strengthen our public health care system in B.C. Click here to register.
The Details:
Dates: Friday, October 27th to Saturday, October 28th, 2017Times: 11 am to 4:30 pm on Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday
Location: Jewish Community Centre, 950 41st Ave W, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N7
Cost: $0-$75 sliding scale. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
The Conference Is An Opportunity To...
- Hear from Jenny Morgan, BC Women's and Children's Hospitals, and Elder Roberta Price, First Nations educator, speak about empowering Indigenous women and families in health services and healing.
- Learn firsthand from Foundry about an innovative approach that provides an exciting model of care and support that can be learned from and applied to serve other age groups and communities in B.C. Foundry centres provide a one-stop-shop for young people to access mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services and youth and family peer supports - with a number of new locations recently announced by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.
- Get an insider update from the BC Health Coalition intervenors on the Brian Day legal challenge to public health care on trial now in BC Supreme Court.
- Join an exciting panel discussion on improving urban and rural access to primary health care in B.C. moderated by Marcy Cohen with panellists Colleen Fuller, Dr. Margaret McGregor, and Ed Staples.
- Participate in workshops to learn more the specific issues you care about, and strategize together about how to public health care stronger in B.C. and Canada. Click here for a fuller list of speakers and workshops.
Who Should Attend?
- People from across B.C. who want a voice in building better health care in their communities and province
- Advocates, researchers, and policymakers
- Service providers, caregivers, and organizations who work directly with people accessing health care and social services
Register Now!
To register online, please click here. Deadline to
register is October 20, 2017.
If you prefer not to register online, at contact Nat Lowe at 604-681-7945 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
* Funds are available to assist with travel costs for those outside the Lower Mainland are available – please call or email for details. *
Edith and Rick,BC Health Coalition Co-Chairs
bchealthcoalition.ca
The BC Health Coalition exists thanks to the
generous support of people from all across the province. If you'd like
to donate to help fund our work, click here.
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