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Taking Part in Research

There are many ways you can shape the future of health in the Interior Region. You might share your experience to guide research questions, you could take part in a study, or you could support topics that matter to you through donations to a hospital foundation.

Become a Patient (or Public) Partner

Patients include anyone with personal experience of a health issue or the health system including caregivers, family and friends, and members of the public. Whether you're wanting to be part of a research team, to help set research priorities, or to contribute to events and education, your perspective is unique and valuable.

Join the PEiR Committee – The Patient Engagement in Research (PEiR) committee includes patient partners from across the Interior region. It provides support to increase the ways that patients can give their input in research to help improve the delivery of health services. PEiR is a part of the BC SUPPORT Unit Interior Centre.
- NEW - View a PEiR Committee graphic recording, a form of visual note taking, by artist Sam Hester
Sign up with REACH BC – This provincial platform connects you with researchers and study opportunities based on your interests and location.
Explore opportunities with the Patient Voices Network (PVN) – This network is a community of patients, family members and caregivers working together with health care partners to improve BC’s health care system.
Contact us to find out more

Become a Study Participant

Researchers need your help to answer important questions around healthcare topics that matter to you. There are many ways to get connected.

Sign up as a volunteer through REACH BC – This platform can also be used to connect you to researchers as a potential participant
Visit our Clinical Research page to find out how you can take part in clinical research

Become a Donor

Learn more about Interior Health Foundations - Interior Health's foundations are the public face of our hospitals and health-care centres. Each foundation is made up of a board of respected community leaders, volunteers, and a professional staff of fund raisers and support services.

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Community & Culture

Community-minded physician and leader leaves lasting mark

Dr. Neil Crofts reflects on a career defined by leadership, service and a lasting commitment to the communities he served.

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Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Returning home after an evacuation

Returning home after an evacuation can be a relief. Depending on how long you've been gone, and the condition of your home, you may need to follow precautions.

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Health & Wellness

Accessing care if you're evacuated due to a wildfire

Find out how to access the health care you need if you're living situation changes due to a wildfire

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Health & Wellness

How to take care of your mental wellness during wildfire season

Wildfires and natural disasters have many impacts on mental health and well-being. Here are some tips that can help with the stress from wildfire season.

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