International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019, p. article no. 1620086
Description
Study of 288 patients examines outcomes for patients with a mPC diagnosis and compares those outcomes based on income and the distance the patient lives from the oncology department. Results showed no statistically significant disparities.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 1-25
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Discusses how the Niagara Regional Native Center operates a therapeutic health program which utilizes both traditional and western health care practices.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 78, no. 1, 2019
Description
Article describes Rural360 as a research incubator which provides funding and support for Northern Newfoundland and Coastal Labrador (NNCL) physicians to design and conduct research which improves accessible and culturally relevant healthcare in NNCL.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 110, no. 6, December 2019, pp. 688-696
Description
Retrospective review of Tuberculosis (TB) Program performance in northern Manitoba. Information on 149 people diagnosed with TB and 3560 of their contacts was extracted from the Manitoba TB Registry and analyzed. Results indicate that program performance is dependent on residence on or off reserve and that action is needed to address multiple program performance factors.