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Indigenous Health Initiative Plan (IHIP) Island Health

(3 days ago) WEBNovember 15, 2023 Island Health introducing voluntary Indigenous self-identification program at all care facilities As part of our commitment to providing safe, culturally appropriate care that is free of racism and discrimination for all patients, Island Health is …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/indigenous-health/indigenous-health-initiative-plan-ihip

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Indigenous Health Services Island Health

(7 days ago) WEBIsland Health acknowledges and recognizes these homelands and the stewardship of Indigenous peoples of this land; it is with humility we continue to work toward building …

https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/indigenous-health-services

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Island Health allowing people to self identify as Indigenous at all

(1 days ago) WEB“This work is a great step forward for Island Health as we continue to respond to The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action related to health …

https://www.victorianow.com/watercooler/news/news/Greater_Victoria/Island_Health_allowing_people_to_self_identify_as_Indigenous_at_all_care_facilities/

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All Island Health facilities allowing people to ‘self-identify’ as

(3 days ago) WEBWednesday, November 15th, 2023. By Curtis Blandy. (Saanich Peninsula Hospital/Google) Island Health announced this week that soon, all patients at health care facilities across …

https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2023/11/all-island-health-facilities-allowing-people-to-self-identify-as-indigenous/

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Annual Plan 2022/23 Background - Island Health

(3 days ago) WEBBefore Canada and BC were formed, Indigenous peoples lived in balance and interconnectedness with the land and water in which the necessities of life are provided. …

https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/news-events/island-healths-strategic-framework-annual-plan-202223-background

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Island Health unveils improved Indigenous health care system

(5 days ago) WEBIsland Health says they will be implementing a new voluntary Indigenous self-identity program (ISI) at all health facilities to tailor patient health needs according to …

https://www.mypowellrivernow.com/44663/news/island-health-unveils-improved-indigenous-health-care-system/

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Revised Island Health policy framework launches

(6 days ago) WEBOver the last couple of years, Island Health's Policy Stewardship Office has been on a path of continual improvement to support the organization with the development and management of policy …

https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/news-events/revised-island-health-policy-framework-launches

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Island Health implementing anti-racism strategies in response to …

(2 days ago) WEBIsland Health says it has already implemented reforms in some of its hospitals in response to an independent review that found widespread Indigenous-specific racism …

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/island-health-implementing-anti-racism-strategies-in-response-to-health-care-report-4685932

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Island Health pledges to root out anti-Indigenous racism

(1 days ago) WEBOn Tuesday, Kathy MacNeil, Island Health’s CEO, reacted to a damning report about widespread racism in B.C.’s health care system.

https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/island-health-pledges-to-root-out-anti-indigenous-racism-1.5213020

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Reclaiming Indigenous Health in the US: Moving beyond the Social

(3 days ago) WEB2. Indigenous Nations and Social Determinants of Health. The WHO has stated that the social conditions in which individuals grow, live, and age often have a …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9223447/

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Island Health is starting a new program which invites patients to …

(4 days ago) WEBOn The Island 7:11 Island Health is starting a new program which invites patients to self-identify as Indigenous. We will hear how this is meant to help address continued racism …

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2283872835660

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031

(9 days ago) WEBThis plan will be the main policy document to guide all action to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In alignment with …

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-plan-2021-2031?language=en

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Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity

(7 days ago) WEBKey activities: Research, education, service, and policy to promote Indigenous health equity, including: Partnering with Indigenous leaders, Al/AN and NHPI communities, and …

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/center-indigenous-innovation-and-health-equity

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ISLAND HEALTH PRIMARY CARE ROADMAP November 16, 2021

(6 days ago) WEBALIGNMENT WITH IH STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK. This Roadmap is meant to align with Island Health’s Strategic Framework 2020-25. In particular, the primary care work aims …

https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/sites/default/files/departments/primary-care/Primary_Care_Roadmap.pdf

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Island Nation, US Territory and Contested Space: Territorial Status …

(3 days ago) WEBCzyzewski K. (2011) ‘ Colonialism as a broader social determinant of health ’, International Indigenous Policy Journal, 2 (1), Durand M. (2013) ‘Progess in the fight against …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7402591/

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Cultural determinants of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait

(3 days ago) WEBThe cultural determinants of health centre an Indigenous definition of health, and have been linked to positive health and wellbeing outcomes. Such a shift would …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8359545/

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Updated Island Health Guidance and Procedures Medical Staff

(4 days ago) WEBThe following documents have been updated with current mask policy information: Indigenous peoples lived in balance and interconnectedness with the land and water in …

https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/news-events/updated-island-health-guidance-and-procedures

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Island Health cultural safety department say they faced backlash

(8 days ago) WEBWorkers tackling anti-Indigenous racism say they faced scapegoating and ‘backlash’ at Island Health. Reported dismantling of cultural safety facilitation team, in …

https://thediscourse.ca/vancouver-island/workers-tackling-anti-indigenous-racism-say-they-faced-scapegoating-and-backlash-at-island-health

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