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📣 Parents or guardians of children (2 months to 5 years) in Northern BC If you've had your child's length, weight and head circumference measured at a health unit, The Northern Health Population & Public Health team wishes to hear about your experience. ow.ly/RAqw50NpzNK

**New Engagement Opportunities** open to Vancouver Island. Island Health is looking for 6-8 patient partners to join panels that will select members for 13 new governance structures focused on quality improvement. Learn more: ow.ly/npLH50NL7U9

Happy Volunteer Week! 🎉 Volunteering is an action we take to support one another. All our interconnected actions help make our communities strong and vibrant. To all the volunteers making a difference across BC - Thank you! #NVW2023 #CelebrateBCVolunteers

Happy Patient Experience Week! Join us in celebrating the efforts of everyone - including our patient and health care partners - who work tirelessly to improve the patient experience for patients and families across BC. #PXWeek2023

Volunteer as a patient advisor and use your voice to improve health services in Fraser Health. Visit ow.ly/aPqV50NVBkq to learn more. Patient Voices Network #patientexperienceweek

Apply by May 2 **Engagement Opportunities** open to Vancouver Island. Island Health is looking for 6-8 patient partners to join panels that will select members for 13 new governance structures focused on quality improvement. Learn more: ow.ly/npLH50NL7U9

*Opportunity* Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops area. Royal Inland Hospital is working on improving the steps between patient arrival on-site and arrival into the operating room. Help us ensure the process is smooth and patient-centered. Learn more: ow.ly/TIvZ50Oaj9K

*Opportunity* Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops area Royal Inland Hospital is working on improving the steps between patient arrival on-site and arrival into the operating room. Help us ensure the process is smooth and patient-centered. Learn more: ow.ly/lfPU50OkPSu

Your time is valuable. We’ve improved our processes to make PVN an easy choice. Having options to access PVN at times that work for you will help you get where you want to go faster. Read our latest newsletter to learn more: ow.ly/IpnE50Ooj6A

Talking about your wishes, needs and experiences has a big impact on your care. It helps build trust and creates alignment with your health care provider about what’s really important to you. Learn more in our WMTY brochure: bcpsqc.ca/wp-content/upl… #WMTY

***New Opportunity*** open to patient partners across Canada. Abstract submissions are now open for the 2023 Collaborative Forum - Your Stories: Creating Impact Through Patient-Oriented Research. Apply by July 10, 2023. ow.ly/cfZq50OQSHt

*New Engagement Opportunity* open to Northern Region The Dawson Creek Community Table is seeking up to 2 local patient representatives to attend monthly meetings to ensure that patient perspectives are taken into account in decision-making. Learn more: ow.ly/f0sz50OW164

***New Opportunity*** open to patient partners across BC. HQBC is looking for patient partners to help co-collaborate in the development of a perinatal quality care standard to improve care for all perinatal patients in BC. Apply by July 14, 2023. ow.ly/UtKe50OVOCQ

NEW RESOURCE! The Guide to Authentic Patient Engagement video series is a companion to the Guide to Authentic Patient Engagement, designed to meet you where you are in your planning at a time that’s convenient for you. Watch the videos series online: ow.ly/AsxA50Pvohv

In June, the Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC announced a grant of $300,000 had been received from the Ministry of Health. The grant will help support and advance the voice of family councils at various levels. Learn more at ow.ly/cULj50PKjcA

As #WorldPatientSafetyDay approaches on September 17, Alies Maybee (Patient Advisors), Kathy Kovacs Burns (Patients for Patient Safety Canada) and Adrienne Zarem (HEC) reflect on the vital role patient partners play in safe healthcare. Read more: healthcareexcellence.ca/en/news/2023-0…

The BC Quality Awards deadline is fast approaching. Don't miss your chance to nominate people or projects that have made key contributions to quality and innovation in the delivery of care in BC. Submit your nominations by October 1st! 🗓️ bcqualityawards.ca

November is fall prevention month! While falls are often the reason why older adults lose their independence, they are not inevitable. Coordinated prevention efforts and systems of care can reduce falls and subsequent negative impacts to quality of life. ow.ly/UvtH50Q3goY

ISMP Canada recently launched the Canadian Medication Safety Network! This platform will bring the voice of consumers together with health care providers to get a pulse on medication safety across the country. Learn more and register: ow.ly/1TbM50QgCyb

PVN aims to include a diverse group of people in BC including those whose voices are often left out. We encourage everyone, including persons of colour, with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, newcomers, or LGTBQIA2S+ to join PVN! patientvoicesbc.ca/forms/new-sign…