"Aboriginal health is holistic. It encompasses health determinates, is supported and fostered by Indigenous knowledge and know-how, and is community-based and driven. It includes health/mental health and addiction needs that call for accessible programs and services for all ages and stages of life"
- The Aboriginal Health program is part of the Northern Health's commitment to improving the health of Aboriginal people in Northern British Columbia.
- Executive Director of Aboriginal Health provides leadership to the process of developing health services appropriate for the Aboriginal residents of the region. Northern Health is responsible for the health delivery to all residents residing within the NH boundaries, and that includes First Nations, Inuit & Metis.
- For more information, please click on About Us
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2007 - 2010 Aboriginal Health Services Plan
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The Aboriginal Health Services Plan 2007 - 2010 includes five key objectives, each with a variety of strategies and activities. They are as follows:
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To improve engagement with Aboriginal communities. |
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To improve cultural competency within Northern Health. |
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To increase effective service delivery. |
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To increase investment in the Aboriginal Workforce. |
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To develop monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for Aboriginal health systems. |
Brochure on Aboriginal Health Programs and Services
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Documents Published by Aboriginal Health:
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Mailing Address / Phone Number / Fax Number |
Northern Health, Aboriginal Health
Suite 600 - 299 Victoria Street
Prince George, BC V2L 5B8
Phone: (250) 565-2949 Fax: (250) 565-2640 |
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