Health Sciences North in Sudbury now offering voluntary self-identification for Indigenous patients – CBC
‘In terms of reconciliation it’s a great step,’ says HSN’s Director of Indigenous Health
Jan 08, 2024
Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury, Ont., has made some changes to its registration process.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit patients will now have the option of voluntary self-identification. The hospital says this will better connect patients to culturally safe programs and services offered at the hospital.
Deanna Jones-Keeshig, the hospital’s director of Indigenous health, said this change has been years in the making. She said the new system will help Indigenous people better connect with culturally appropriate supports and services.
“This is a an initiative to strengthen service provision to Indigenous people to ensure that there is cultural safety in the care and support that they receive at the hospital.”
