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Partnership aims to honour Indigenous cultural traditions at Windsor hospitals – CBC
Traditional practices can include smudging and prayers Feb 08, 2017 A new partnership between the Windsor Regional Hospital and Indigenous groups in the area is aimed at helping people honour…
Manitoba health report seeks surgical consolidation, fewer family doctors – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 8, 2017 WINNIPEG _ A report on Manitoba’s health-care system recommends general surgery in Winnipeg be consolidated at three hospitals. The report _ commissioned in 2015 by the…
eHealth conference in Winnipeg hopes to expand communication in isolated communities – APTN
February 6, 2017 More than sixty people gathered for the first national First Nations eHealth conference. The two-day conference is put on by youth information and communication technology committee. “A…
Better care transitions urged after disabled First Nations teen dies – Edmonton Sun
Feb 7, 2017 Ernie was one month old when he suffered a severe brain injury and was admitted to hospital. Three months later, he was placed into foster care, where…
You’re seeing how callous they are’: Ottawa spent a fraction of promised money on First Nations health – CBC
Only 22 First Nations kids in Ontario have had treatments covered by the new Jordan’s Principle funding Feb 08, 2017 The federal government’s attempt to close the gap in health…
Health minister concerned about system’s sustainability – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 7, 2017 TORONTO _ Ontario’s health minister says he is concerned about the sustainability of the province’s health-care system, as both nurses and a business group raise worries…
OMA executive committee resigns after vote of non confidence from members
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 6, 2017 TORONTO _ The executive committee of the Ontario Medical Association has resigned after a vote of non confidence, though they’re remaining on the board of directors.…
Aroland students exceed fundraising goal for homeless youth – The Chronicle Journal
February 6, 2017 BEGINNING in December 2016, the Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 students at Johnny Therriault School located in Aroland First Nation first learned about the “Push…
Doctors, nurses ‘bring a lot of biases’ to work with Indigenous patients, study finds – CBC
Study looked at health care experiences of Indigenous people with diabetes in Canada Feb 06, 2017 The legacy of residential schools and segregated ‘Indian hospitals’, as well as the attitudes…
New home to replace rat-infested Sandy Bay trailer delayed because concrete pad not ready – CBC
Mouldy trailer was to be replaced by Christmas but band hasn’t provided foundation, construction company says Feb 06, 2017 Clint McIvor is worried about the health of his cousin Melinda,…
