Contemporary

Study conducted in 20 communities in the Sioux Lookout Zone (Ontario) found treatment administered at least twice per year helped prevent early childhood caries and reduced oral health inequities between young Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children.

Conditions on reservations challenge health care delivery which culturally appropriate practices may help to address.

Biennial conference attracted 1,200 delegates. Only two issues have been on the agenda for the 17 years of these gatherings. One is indigenous life expectancy, the other indigenous health inequality. NOTE: pdf displays incorrect information (vol. 30 no.6 November/December 2006)

The results of a three month pilot study conducted by an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer in Australia revealed consistent underreported Indigenous hospital admissions.

Outlines the history of alcoholism in Aboriginal communities, and looks at combining western medicine and traditional healing methods to help Aboriginal people rebuild and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

Reports on discussions that took place at the Home and Community Care (HACC) Conference in Brisbane, Australia regarding premature Indigenous ageing.

Describes a practical guide developed by the Australian Federal Government to assist health care workers to enable people to stay in familiar surroundings receiving care.

Reports on Australian Federal Government initiatives to improve access to eye care in rural and remote New South Wales for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Outlines five broad objectives for improving the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce in Australia.

Describes meeting which discussed how to remove barriers to improving healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal women in Australia.

Project involves studying medicinal plants from Aboriginal traditional pharmacopeia. Recommends protocols for researchers when making partnerships and personal relationships with Aboriginal people.

Looks at reasons for a shortage of organ donors from Aboriginal communities contributing to longer wait times for transplants.

Argues that there is no quick fix for long standing health problems, but the answer lies in a sustained effort to improve the standard of living and health care services for all Aboriginal peoples.

Describes role as a combination of health assistant, educator, and liaison person in community in Queensland, Australia.

Advocates for better education of the medical profession to understand cultural differences between themselves and their patients.

Discusses beliefs systems, ceremonies and culture of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis, accommodation of them in a hospital setting, and lists support agencies.

Regularized review occurs in order to monitor change and impact of programs implemented.

Discussion of culturally relevant health promotion, prevention and delivery activities.

Describes program goals to improve health of those Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have, or are at risk of diabetes.

Leadership and Training Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2004.

Paper focuses on how oppression, in all forms, is being dealt with in Aboriginal communities and discusses emerging literature on the topic.

The conference, held in Perth, Australia adopted the theme, "Cultural Partnerships - Unified in Health" heard from a variety of speakers who expanded on the theme.

Examines the role of the advisory committees in Western Australia and how they are increasing Aboriginal community involvement.

Book review of: Aboriginal Health and Healing in Canada: Historical, Cultural, and Epidemiological Perspectives, 2nd ed. by James B. Waldram, D. Ann Herring, and T. Kue Young.

Provides a brief history of the Australian Aboriginal research organization which was established in 1985 following a recommendation.

Comments on initiatives to increase the number of Aboriginal health-care workers, to improve retention of health-care workers and to adapt the health profession curricula to reflect Aboriginal cultural and traditional needs and knowledge.

Commemorates the graduating class of eleven Indigenous trainees from the two year Health Management course at Sydney (Australia) Hospital.

Looks at how Aboriginal health researchers will have an easier time accessing funding and training, thanks to the creation of four new centers that will support increased Aboriginal involvement, community partnerships and give communities and organizations a say in decisions regarding what areas need more research.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.22.

Project sets out a plan aimed at improving health outcomes and care experiences for Aboriginal people within the Saskatoon Health Region.

Investigates the diversity needed to accommodate differences in cultural expectations, geography and health service needs.

Survey conducted with 74 individuals indicated approximately one third of respondents were unhappy with their status with younger workers likely to be more unhappy.

Discusses the impacts, causes and offers solutions for reducing levels of stress among Australian Aboriginal health workers.

Identifies barriers for supplying primary healthcare to diabetes and other chronically ill patients. Recommends developing the role of Aboriginal healthcare workers to include counselling and health promotion.

Covers community profiles, best practice research, program overviews, and cross-Canada policy.

Examines the roles of the various members who make up the Perth, Australia Aboriginal Medical Service.

Describes partnership between Aboriginal Medical Services (Australia) and a local hospital to create an ear, nose and throat outreach clinic in New South Wales.

Article focuses on definitions of disability in Australia as well as current services offered and possibilities for the future.

Book review of: Aboriginal Primary Health Care by Sophia Couzos and Richard Murray.

Contains links to background papers and summary of outcomes from sectoral sessions which covered the topics of: self-government, economic development, housing, education and health.

2nd edition.

Discusses aboriginal perceptions of substance abuse and the handling and reconnection to cultural values and traditions to aid in treatment.

Nursing Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2005.

Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of British Columbia, 2009.

Centre for Health Promotion Studies Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Alberta, 2002.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2003.