Health Care Practices

Series of brief fact sheets tailored to patients, families and caregivers. Signs andSymptomss of Dementia: An Indigenous Guide. Preventing Dementia in Indigenous Peoples by Aging Well: Advice for Older Indigenous Peoples. What to Expect after a

Introduction to special issue.

Contends that there is no clear evidence that self-determination policies are the answer to improving Indigenous health outcomes. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 27.

Committee heard that a desirable goal of the Commonwealth Department of Health (Australia) is more Aboriginal health care workers.

New kits, videos and books available for health workers from the New South Wales Health promotion team on diabetes, nutrition, systems of the human body, and having babies.

Discusses the three main roles that Aboriginal health workers in Western Australia should play

Appendixes to accompany What Works to Overcome Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Learnings and Gaps in the Evidence, 2011-2012.

Discussion of special needs children from Norway House Cree Nation going without medical and social services due to federal-provincial wrangling over which level of government bears financial responsibility; this is contrary to the policy of "children first" drafted in response to the death of Jordan River Anderson.

Common sense advice for primary health (family) care providers.

Advisory article instructs parents what symptoms can be treated by care givers and when to seek medical help.

Instructs parents what symptoms can be treated by care givers and when to seek medical help.

Account of a multi-day trip to a remote area of southern Australia to observe health care practices.

Report details policy recommendations which the Calgary City Council could implement in order to engage the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) Calls to Action

Reviews literature to examine best practices and prevention strategies for Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) for Indigenous people in central Australia.

Two senior Aboriginal health workers explore and explain how Australian Aboriginal desert principles operate.

Discusses how the Communicable Diseases Unit of Queensland (Australia) Health has started programs to ensure that more patients self identify as Indigenous when using public health services.

Looks at link between measure of quality of health care and the way it is organized to offer the best for patient needs and rights.

Findings from conference revealed lack of health education, malnutrition, prostitution, lack of condom use, and improper protection in hospitals as factors in the spread of AIDS.

Patient and doctor describe the treatment regimen for the anti-alcohol drug and why it doesn't often get prescribed for Aboriginal patients.

Book review of: Wicihitowin by Raven Sinclair, Michael Anthony Hart and Gord Bruyere. Scroll down to page 140 to read review.

Proceedings of conference which focused on assessment of current programs in communities, efficacy of program types and how research can improve services and prevention.

An interview with Wilfred and Harriet Chocan about the joys and challenges in their lives from childbirth to caring for the elderly and death.

Argues that health program devolution was part of a longer tradition of incorporating aspects of non-Native medicine in a way that supported Nisga’a social structure.

Consists of an interview with George First Rider where he tells Indian stories that attempt to explain seasonal changes and other meteorological phenomena. NOTE: This is the continuation and completion of the story about the thunder (IH-AA.104).

Brief article reports on the winners in the seven categories recognized.

Social Work Practicum Report (MSW)--University of Northern British Columbia, 2016.

Annotated list of journal articles dealing with youth suicide prevention. Grouped into: systematic reviews of research literature, community-wide interventions, youth engagement, system-level change, creative partnerships, and culturally and socio-politically informed approaches.

Presents findings from six Gatherings of Métis women from across Alberta.

Reviews causes, transmission and prevention programs for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV/AIDS. Recommends incorporating frameworks of existing health and healing into prevention programs, increasing local involvement and cultural content and further research for STDs.

Presents a study that looks at the opinions and life experiences of women in order to shape and plan for health services within Manitoba's rural South Eastman regional health authority (RHA). Published by the Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence.

Public Policy Project (MPP)--Simon Fraser University, 2006.

Looks at literature about community engagement in research and the traditional roles of American Indian women.

Looks at the impact of a substance abuse facility (Friendship House) through interviews with staff and clients.

Article reports on the programs for legal aid, health and alcohol, family support and play group.

Author provides a detailed account of their experience working to implement equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) strategies for hiring and programming in an HIV services and treatment program administered by a University in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

Discusses evidence-based practice (EBP) and community capacity-building as approaches to suicide prevention. Concludes with recommendations.

Counsellor uses art and play techniques when discussing family violence and abuse with children and youth.

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"It highlights examples of thriving collaborative, community-based, suicide prevention projects that are funded through the National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NAYSPS)." Examples used: Prince Albert Grand Council, Kenora Chiefs Advisory, Gitxsan Health Society and File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council.

Looks at a partnership developed to help Aboriginal people, both on and off-reserve, have healthier lifestyles. Article located by scrolling to page 10.

Guide enhances clinical education and practical best practices for inclusion of Aboriginal health and culture into the health sciences curriculum. Includes background information and generic training and support materials to use in northern and rural areas.

Explores cultural and gender issues pertaining to Aboriginal women and factors for integrating counsellor education to enhance healing.

Article examines the rates of infection in Canada, noting that most (> 90%) cases of TB are among Indigenous peoples and foreign-born migrants, both groups being poorly positioned to advocate for themselves. Authors recommend a system of monitoring and performance framework to increase the rate elimination.

Nurse talks about work at health centre in Ngalkanbuy.

Interviews therapists about how they provide service to out-patients in mental health clinics in Sami language administrative districts. Study shows clinicians are unaware of language needs and offer ad hoc service.

Describes the programming that has been established to meet the cultural needs of the Indigenous community.