Because your voice matters.

Health Care Researchers

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REACH BC is a new online platform that connects British Columbians with health research opportunities.

How does it work?

For researchers:

REACH BC is free and easy to use:

  1. Sign up for a Researcher account at REACH BC
  2. Submit your active research project to the public directory
  3. Find volunteers that are matched using the eligibility criteria
  4. Follow up with interested volunteers

For the public:

You can connect in three simple steps:

  1. Create a profile with your health research interests
  2. Get matched and notified by email with research opportunities
  3. Review and decide if you want to connect with the research team

Interested in learning more?

Visit REACH BC at REACHBC.ca

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From Our Community

Derek Koch

Spiritual Health Practitioner and Patient- and Family-Centred Care Lead — Kelowna General Hospital

Derek Koch

The bottom line is because we’re caring for patients. People who know best are those who are receiving the care so it makes logical sense that we would consult with them about their experiences. By connecting with PVN we have been able to educate our teams about the value of patient partners and how important their perspective is in our services.

A woman listens intently to a roundtable discussion at the BC Quality Forum

Health Quality BC administers the Patient Voices Network. Using evidence-informed strategies, the Council shifts culture, improves clinical practice and advances person- and family-centred care to support high-quality care for every person in our province.