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According to a recent post on the Mapleway (sic) Medical Center Facebook page, “from October 10, 2024 until November 12, 2024, the urgent care opening hours will be drastically reduced due to lack of medical doctors.” (Denise Titian photo)
Health

Doctor shortage forces cutback in hours at Port Alberni walk-in clinic

Denise Titian
Oct 8, 2024
Health, Reconciliation

Canadian Medical Association makes public apology to Indigenous people

Denise Titian
Sep 19, 2024
The Nuu-chah-nulth Warrior Family Society received $125,000 over 18 months to implement the Icelandic Prevention Model through an effort they are calling ‘Strengthening the Circle: Supporting Healthy Pathways for Nuu-chah-nulth Youth’. (Nuu-chah-nulth Warrior Family FB photo)
Addictions, Mental health, Health, Healthy Living, General, Culture

Indigenous-led non-profit look to Icelandic model to prevent and reduce youth substance use in Port Alberni

Nora O'Malley
Sep 11, 2024
Huu-ay-aht dancers, including Colleen Peters in red, dance in celebration of Oomiiqsu Centre, which will open in the coming weeks.
Addictions, Child welfare, Housing, Mental health, Health, Reconciliation

Honoring mothers and children – Huu-ay-aht and guests celebrate near completion of Oomiiqsu Centre

Denise Titian
Sep 9, 2024
Health

Physical activity presents antidote to chronic illnesses

Holly Stocking
Aug 28, 2024
Health

Are you ready for the heat wave? Temperatures reach mid 30s in parts of Vancouver Island

Holly Stocking
Jul 5, 2024
Health

First Nations Health Authority falls victim to cyberattack: Could your patient records be compromised?

Denise Titian
May 27, 2024
Melvin Jones speaks about his treatment at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre health facility, as Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Leah Hollins, board chair of Island Health stand listening. (Denise Titian photos)
Health

New Indigenous health care centre opens in Victoria

Denise Titian
May 10, 2024
Health

Two Indigenous nurses pave the way to lead health care beyond a colonial past

Alexandra Mehl
May 9, 2024
Health

‘We’re here for you’: Hospital’s positions work to overcome generations of poor healthcare experiences for Indigenous patients

Alexandra Mehl
May 6, 2024
Health

Gaps in education and services prompt Indigenous-led approaches to diabetes

Alexandra Mehl
Apr 8, 2024
Health, General

Stop eating ‘dead food’: Traditional sustenance and gut health

Denise Titian
Apr 5, 2024

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