Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health Webinar - Bridging the Distance: Transportation Challenges and Solutions in Rural Regions

Transportation is one of the largest barriers for people in rural areas seeking health and

healthcare services. On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, from 12 - 1 PM via ZOOM, Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is featuring a collaborative conversation on transportation networks and the connection to rural health.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Sarah-Patricia Breen, BC Regional Innovation Chair (RIC) in Rural Economic Development at Selkirk Innovates. Dr. Breen’s goal is supporting rural communities across Canada to thrive under conditions of rapid economic and social change. Her more recent publications have focused on rural transportation funding and the need for public transit.

She is joined by Stephanie Ellens-Clark, Executive Director and Charlene Tolton, Manager of Programs and Services at ONE CARE, a not-for-profit based in Huron and Perth Counties. They will explain how their team provides instrumental home and community-based services, ranging from the transportation of patients for medical appointments to the facilitation of wellness programs for older adults and caregivers.

The final speaker is Stephanie Stewart, Manager of Community Transit at County of Grey. She will be discussing the role of municipal governments and collaboration for regional transit networks.

Anyone in the community is welcome to attend. To attend this event and future presentations, please register on the Gateway CERH website by clicking here.

For more information, contact: Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health at info@gatewayruralhealth.ca  or 519-612-1053

About Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health 

Founded in 2008, Gateway CERH is a not-for-profit rural health research organization run by a community-based volunteer board of directors. Gateway CERH's main mission is to better the health and quality of life of rural residents through research, education, and communication. Learn more on the Gateway CERH website by clicking here.