Website promotes national and international Aboriginal health research that is relevant to the well-being of Aboriginal communities, with a focus on prevention of HIV/AIDS, gender and domestic violence, and diabetes and related conditions.
Brings attention to cultural, social and structural barriers that continue to restrict Native American's access to health care and the failure of Congress to provide necessary resources.
Presents overview of health of First Nations in Alberta including trends in life expectancy, communicable disease control measures, and environmental health.
National Aboriginal Women’s Summit, June 20-22, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Native Women's Association of Canada
Description
Discusses challenges experienced by First Nations women who either have health issues or care for someone who does, and makes recommendations to improve their situation.
Report attempts to develop a blueprint and make recommendations to improve the health status of women in areas such as diabetes, youth suicide, and HIV/AIDs.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: The Office of Minority Health
Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Government of the United States
Description
Website provides links to services, campaigns/initiatives, employment, publications, and research to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations.
Geriatric Times, vol. 2, no. 6, November/December 2001, p. [?]
Description
Brief discussion of diseases prevalent in the American Aboriginal population and on culturally appropriate communication methods when dealing with elderly patients.
Extensive resource providing links to jobs and scholarships, nationwide programs and initiatives, medical and professional programs, and resources for IHS management.