BCCOHP – Oral health engagement for equity-denied communities.

The British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) is hoping to highlight the lived experiences of people from equity denied communities in relation to their oral health care experiences. We are seeking individuals throughout BC who are willing to participate in a short interview. These stories will help oral health professionals better understand how discrimination and systemic barriers show up in practice, and how they can work toward more culturally aware, equitable, and inclusive care.

We’re looking to speak with individuals from a range of equity denied communities, including (but not limited to):
• 2SLGBTQQIA+ community members
• People in larger bodies
• People living with disabilities
• Racialized individuals
• Indigenous Peoples

Level of Engagement

This opportunity is at the level of Collaborate on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.

Eligibility

• Willing & comfortable to share health care experiences in a group setting
• Comfort with public speaking
• Specific health care experiences [details below]
• An interest in improving health care services
• The time to participate in the engagement opportunity
• We’re looking to speak with individuals from a range of equity denied communities about their experiences, including (but not limited to): • 2SLGBTQQIA+ community members • People in larger bodies • People living with disabilities • Racialized individuals • Indigenous Peoples

Patient Partners ARE NOT required to be PVN members to participate in this engagement opportunity.

Health Care Partner Contact Information

Shellene McConnell
Manager, Engagement and Change Management, Engagement | BCCOHP
(672) 202-0448
shellene.mcconnell@oralhealthbc.ca