Here is a compilation of notes on relevant research about healthcare delivery in rural areas. There is much to explore regarding both our assets and deficits. This information was compiled by Dr. Barb Pesut and a team of researchers from the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Dr. Pesut and her team will be in Princeton on January 29th, conducting a Community Consultation on Healthcare in Princeton and Area.
Princeton (Interior Health stats, 2012)
• Higher and increasing incidence of low birth weight (131.9/1000 births vs. BC average of 55.5/1000 births).
• Increasing incidence of chronic disease, compared to BC’s average (except dementia)
• Increasing numbers of in-patient admissions, acute/rehab days, ALC days
• Decreasing numbers of in-patient surgical days, surgical daycare, hip/knee cases, fluctuating ER visits over last 3 years.