People living in urban centres often make decisions about where to place health services. But would people living in BC’s northern communities make different choices? Patient partners and researchers joined together to find out.
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Survivors shape research on brain injury after intimate partner violence
Researcher Sandy Shultz is working with survivors to support better care for people experiencing relationship violence on Vancouver Island. Trigger warning: This story discusses intimate partner violence
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Many 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors entering long-term care hide their identities. The ‘Diversity Tapestry’ aims to change that.
Learning resources available to support 2SLGBTQIA+ and diverse seniors in long-term care.
A woman’s journey from patient harms to restoring trust in health care
After Allison Kooijman got an unnecessary medical procedure that left her disabled, she used her experience to help patients and care providers heal together after harm.
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Brain imaging research brings new hope for people with life-altering condition
There’s no single known cause for myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. And there’s no cure. That’s why patient partner, Kati Debelic, worked with neuroimaging scientist, Xiaowei Song, to seek answers.
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