Our Story
For more than 20 years, four Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs)—a partnership between Doctors of BC and the BC government—have been working to improve BC’s health care system together. The JCCs engage and support collaboration between doctors, government, health authorities, patients, families, and other stakeholders, to make a difference.
JCCs: Collaboration in Action
Celebrate National Rural Health Week, October 19–23
This year’s theme, Rural health is built in relationships, celebrates the connections that strengthen rural health care throughout Canada. The week highlights the communities, teams, Indigenous…
Rural Voices Initiative
The Rural Voices Initiative supports rural, remote, First Nations, and Métis Chartered communities across BC to connect, share knowledge, and act on local health and wellness issues….
BC Rural Health Research Exchange
Join the BC Rural Health Research Exchange on November 24, 2026. This virtual half-day event features rapid-style presentations focused on current research relating to rural…
2027 BC Rural Health Awards
Nominations are open now until October 23 for the 2027 BC Rural Health Awards, recognizing the people and communities making meaningful contributions to rural health and health care…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Reflecting on the permanent scars of residential schools Every September, we are asked to take a moment to pause and reflect on the lasting impacts…
New resources support patient, family, and caregiver engagement across the JCCs
Two new patient-centred resources are now available to strengthen our engagement with patient, family and caregiver partners and to recognize the value of their contributions…
JCC Events
Truth and Reconciliation Artwork Now Available
As a representation to the commitment that Doctors of BC and the Joint Collaborative Committees have made towards Truth and Reconciliation, we have commissioned Indigenous artist sɬə́məxʷ (Rain Pierre) to design an art print that can be displayed in medical offices across British Columbia in order to create a welcoming space for Indigenous patients. This artwork is meant to inspire conversations, show support, and signify the importance of culturally safe care.
A print of this artwork is now available to every doctor and medical practice in British Columbia. A symbol of belonging and safety, displaying this piece in your practice is one way to show you are committed to the provision of culturally safe health care for Indigenous patients.
To request a print to be mailed to your practice or office, please complete this form.
The Joint Collaborative Committees
The four Joint Collaborative Committees were created by Doctors of BC and the BC government as part of a commitment to work together to provide the best health care services to the people of BC. Each committee is dedicated to specific areas of health care – primary care (FPSC), specialist care (SSC), primary care/specialist care (Shared Care) and rural care (JSC).