News and Events

  • SPOR PIHCI Network Knowledge Synthesis funding opportunity is now open for applications

    The Canadian Institutes of Health Research have launched the SPOR Network in Primary and Integrated Health Care Innovation (PIHCI) Knowledge Synthesis and funding opportunity. Details are available on our funding opportunities page. Read more

  • Engaging People in Health Research 2017 – Speaker Series

    This speaker series, sponsored by the Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit and Alberta Innovates, is profiling successful examples of patient engagement in health research. A researcher and a patient co-present on the challenges and rewards of having patient engagement throughout the research process. The next series event is on Nov 30, in Edmonton and as an Read more

  • Work with us! We are searching for a BC-PHCRN Research Network Manager

    The Network Manager oversees the day-to-day operations and development of the network, and plays a key role in facilitating BC’s participation in the pan-Canadian SPOR Primary and Integrated Health Care Innovation Network (PIHCIN). The Network Manager is the primary point of contact and liaison for all Network members to support the vision, goals and initiatives Read more

  • BC-CPCSSN workshop Nov. 3 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

    This workshop will introduce clinicians to the BC arm of the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network (BC-CPCSSN) study and detail opportunities to implement EMR-based quality improvement tools within their practice. Lunch will be provided. When: November 3, 2017 | 12 – 1 pm Where: Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Room 2060 Registration is required and Read more

  • Opportunity for PhD or MSN student to participate in research study

    Study name: The Relevance of Psychologically Healthy and Safe Work Environments on the Experiences of Patients in the Health System Opportunity: Seeling an MSN or PhD student for participation in any or all aspects of the research process. This is meant to be a co-learning experience. This is a one year project and remuneration is Read more

  • Patient and clinician collaboration opportunity on mental health and substance use care

    Mental health and substance use care: eCoordination through virtual communities that enhance health and social partnerships Principal investigator: Marina Morrow, York University Project Overview: Mental health and substance use challenges are a leading health concern for Canadians of all ages, with only 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 4 youth having access to the Read more