Report in B.C. says Indigenous women dying at higher rate of toxic drug overdose
FNHA says Indigenous women die at more than 10 times the rate as non-Indigenous women.
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First Nations in B.C. get $8.2B from Canada to fix disparities in heath care
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia will receive…
B.C. officials concerned with mental health of wild fire evacuees
In 2018, Fannie Vance watched her community of Telegraph Creek in B.C. burn because of…
National Nursing Week: Laurie Dokis is making healthcare safer for Indigenous patients in B.C.
Anishinaabe nurse led the development of a complaints process for Indigenous patients who faced discrimination while seeking care.
Pilot projects aim to find appropriate cervical screening process in B.C.
‘We’ve had really incredible uptake. Women have been so excited to be able to access this option for screenings.’
‘Stay calm and move forward’: Indigenous doctors on strength, resilience in the face of pandemics
Indigenous peoples have been through pandemics before – and so has Dr. Darlene Kitty. Kitty…
First Nations Health Authority tailoring its messaging about COVID 19
On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. APTN News is…
Spouse of senior official began work for BC FN health agency days after federal audit questioned hiring practices
FNHA confirmed COO hired ‘domestic partner’
Federal health minister backs leaders of BC FN health agency facing allegations of fostering ‘toxic’ workplace
Auditor General Michael Ferguson said allegations were “serious”