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Telehealth

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Telemedicine – which involves the provision of health consultation services by phone, computer or videoconference services – is rapidly expanding in British Columbia. Some of the most innovative work is being delivered by Dr. John Pawlovich, Telehealth Lead for RCCbc.

Telehealth initiatives that are being explored and/or supported through the work of Dr. Pawlovich include:

  • collaborating with the First Nations Health Authority‘s on its Telehealth Expansion Project
  • working with UBC’s eHealth Strategy office to develop new telemedicine-focused curriculum, organize telehealth and technology continuing medical education for BC practitioners, and create a telehealth foundational principles document



Dr. Pawlovich’s pioneering work in providing telemedicine to the community of Takla Landing is well documented. For more information about his practice, check out these resources:

“Pioneering telehealth for BC’s rural and remote First Nations communities” (BC Rural Update)

“Video collaboration system transforms healthcare in remote community” (Cisco customer case study)

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Dr. Terri Aldred, a family physician in Prince George, BC who is also RCCbc’s Indigenous Health Lead, provides telehealth services in her home community of Tachet.

Dr. John Pawlovich, a family physician living in Abbotsford, BC, provides telehealth services to five northern BC First Nations communities, including Takla Landing.

Irene Williams is a Community Health Representative who facilitates meetings between physicians, nurses, and patients in the community of Tachet.

RCCbc Initiatives

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RCCbc Initiatives

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  • Rural Obstetrical and Maternity Sustainability Program (ROAM-SP)
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