S Health
IndigenousText
Improving access to primary care for Indigenous patients
Indigenous Peoples in Alberta face significant health inequities. The government is deeply committed to taking meaningful action to advance reconciliation with First Nations, Métis and Inuit partners, and to improve health care outcomes for Indigenous people across the province. That’s why Alberta’s government is investing $27.1 million towards two grants, the Indigenous Primary Health Care […]
by pmnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousText
Empowering communities to keep seniors safe
June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Alberta’s government is proud to build on its commitment to safeguard the rights and well-being of seniors by addressing elder abuse across the province. In partnership with the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council (AEAAC), Alberta’s government is supporting seniors by aiding communities to implement Safe Spaces programs. […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousText
SOGC Calls for National Framework for Maternal Mortality Data Collection
June 14, 2024 EDMONTON, AB: The death of any one woman as a result of pregnancy or childbirth is too many, yet Canada is not doing enough to take steps that could prevent such tragedies. Canada has long prided itself on an enviably low rate of maternal mortality, but recent reports have shown some worrisome […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreMainstream Aboriginal Related NewsText
June 2024 Messenger – CPSA
Medical Matters: A journey to anti-racism advocate CPSA Councillor Dr. Daisy Fung shares her journey to becoming an anti-racism advocate, plus some resources to help you get started on your own journey. Read time: 3 minutes Turning a negative online review into a positive experience Introducing Professional Conduct Corner, a quarterly series dedicated to CPSA’s […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreMainstream Aboriginal Related NewsText
New report shows the disproportionate impact of drug poisoning on First Nations – Pipestone Flyer
Jun 14, 2024 Report: Despite making up just 3.6 per cent of the population in Alberta, First Nations 20 per cent of all apparent unintentional opioid poisoning deaths in the province from 2016 2022 First Nations people continue dying of drug poisoning at a disproportionate rate compared to the non-First Nations population, according to the […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreMainstream Aboriginal Related NewsText
Study reveals how HPV-based screening can help eliminate cervical cancer – Calgary Monitor
13 Jun 2024 Toronto [Canada], June 13 (ANI): Using human papillomavirus (HPV)-based screening could eliminate cervical cancer in British Columbia by 2040, based on a modelling study. The findings of the study were published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Nine high-risk HPV strains are the cause of more than 90 per cent of […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousText
Economic Reconciliation and the Co-Branded Nitrile Glove: A Pathway for Corporate Support
June 5, 2024 The partnership between Medical Surgical & Safety Supplies Ltd. (MSS) and PRIMED Medical Products represents a significant move towards economic reconciliation in Canada. This collaboration, through a personal protective equipment (PPE) program, provides a practical avenue for businesses to participate in reconciliation efforts as encouraged by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreIndigenousAudio
Funding to support Albertans as they age
May 23, 2024 Albertans deserve a continuing care system that ensures they can access the highest quality of care available when and where they need it. To meet the growing needs of an aging population and ensure the future of the province’s continuing care system, Alberta’s government has committed $1 billion over three years to […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreMainstream Aboriginal Related NewsText
Food insecurity is at a crisis point’: Advocate argues policy changes are needed – Calgary Sun
May 23, 2024 ‘We need better policies that will provide people with the income they need to put food on the table, feed their families, and live healthier lives.’ A single mother of six children aged two to 18, Edith S. somehow manages to pay for food, clothing, utilities and a mortgage on a small […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreMediaText
Media advisory – Governments of Canada and Alberta to make important health care announcement
From: Health Canada Media advisory May 22, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta – The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read More