SUMMARY

You’re invited to the BC Rural Health Conference, happening June 6–8, 2025, in Prince George, BC.

More than just professional development, this annual gathering is about connecting, learning, and celebrating the spirit of rural healthcare.

• Register by April 15, 2025, for discounted rates!
• Bringing your family? Register early—childcare spots are limited.

What to Expect at BCRHC 2025

All-new format! This year’s schedule includes a full day of hands-on workshops and an expanded lineup of rapid-fire lectures—offering more ways to stay current on the latest emerging topics in rural and family medicine

• Connect and network with rural peers from across BC and beyond
• Enjoy wellness activities, outdoor excursions, supervised childcare and more.
• Pre-conference courses include: The CARE Course, CASTED: Emergency and myoActivation

SUMMARY

Presenter: Dr. Jake Hayward MD FRCPC MPH

Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Alberta

Date: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025

Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Learning Objectives

This session will help participants:

1. Understand recent trends and changes in opioid prescribing practices within emergency departments.
2. Evaluate the risks associated with emergency department opioid prescriptions, including hospital admissions, long-term opioid use, and ED revisit rates.
3. Identify patient populations at increased risk of adverse opioid-related outcomes.
4. Implement evidence-informed clinical strategies for safer opioid prescribing practices in emergency medicine.

Zoom ID

https://ubc.zoom.us/j/91366217076?pwd=UUVSOTVYanNMRUo5Q0hQd2E2bW1rQT09

Zoom ID: 91366 217076 | Passcode: 217076

Locations (in person)

• Kelowna – KGH CAC 235
• New Westminster – RCH 0025
• Victoria – RJH CA 219
• Vancouver – DHCC 2264
• Vancouver – SPH 2200