IEHPs - How to support medical needs of newcomers in rural communities

Описание: Increasingly, Canada’s economic strategies is reliant on effective immigration strategies. Recruitment and retention to the healthcare sector, particularly rural and northern communities, has become increasingly challenging and they as well are keen to recruit and retain Internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs). For many newcomers, including IEHPs, rural communities can be particularly attractive for settlement such as housing affordability, employment opportunities, and a sense of community not found in large urban centres. Newcomers however report facing systemic barriers to equitable employment and community experiences in rural and northern communities, which can impact The National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4) is pleased to host a panel discussion on the newcomer experience in rural communities including the role of IEHPs. The panel will discuss the following: • What are the benefits and challenges for newcomers to settle in rural and Northern communities? • What opportunities exist for IEHPs to contribute to their community and what barriers have been encountered which impede their recruitment and retention? • How can health and social service professionals promote the successful settlement of newcomers and in particular IEHPs into their rural and northern communities?