Martin Descarreaux, co-director of CARES, is actively committed to improving access to healthcare in rural and remote communities across Quebec.
The Le Réseau communautés rurales et éloignées en santé (CARES) is a new interdisciplinary network dedicated to improving equitable access to healthcare in rural and remote areas of Quebec. Created in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services and funded with 4 million dollars by the Fonds de recherche du Québec, CARES brings together over 160 members, including academic researchers and stakeholders from healthcare and social services sectors.
Professor Martin Descarreaux, holder of the International Research Chair in Neuromusculoskeletal Health at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), member of the Quebec Pain Research Network (QPRN), and co-director of CARES, plays a pivotal role in this network. His involvement reflects UQTR’s commitment to promoting research focused on prevention and well-being, addressing the unique challenges faced by remote communities.
CARES stands out through its inclusive and intersectoral approach, combining training, research, innovation, and knowledge mobilization to address priority health challenges in these regions.
