Interior Health shares progress on report’s call to address Indigenous racism in B.C. healthcare – Castanet Kamloops
Dec 9, 2024
The report outlines a study examining Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination in the B.C. healthcare system, as well as 24 recommendations for improvement.
The report’s Indigenous People’s survey found First Nations patients were less likely to make complaints for fear of discrimination and were two times more likely to have adverse experiences in institutional settings.
In its fourth-annual update on the report, Interior Health highlighted four areas where the health authority is focusing on regarding its Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy. The areas include: commitment to cultural safety and humility; strengthening partnerships and shared decision making; health equity through shared accountability; and person, family, and community wellness.
