The Aboriginal Wellness Program, part of Vancouver Coastal Health, is dedicated to improving the health and access to culturally safe healthcare for Indigenous Peoples in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. Emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional healing practices, the program ensures that cultural needs are integrated into all care plans.
With a commitment to reconciliation and healing, the program collaborates with community Elders, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, as well as the First Nations Health Authority, to address health challenges and work towards equitable access to health services for 14 First Nation communities within the region.
Vancouver Coastal Health's Indigenous Cultural Safety policy guides the organization in becoming culturally safe, extending to all healthcare staff, physicians, units, and departments. Through ongoing learning and collaboration, the program aims to create a safe environment for healing that respects and honors Indigenous cultures and traditions.
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