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Disparities in health equity are a major factor in shaping health outcomes in Canada, particularly for those experiencing homelessness or precarious housing.When it comes to palliative care, using an approach that considers the whole person is crucial for everyone with serious life-limiting illnesses. Sadly, equitable access to palliative care remains a challenge for people who experience homelessness.Explore how communities across the country are promoting equity in palliative care for precariously housed people: https://lnkd.in/gKMmqFpw#HealthEquity#PalliativeCare

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On June 14th, Dr. James Bentley, Chief Obstetrics and Gynaecology, received the Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada (GOC) 2024 Presidential Medal award at the GOC annual meeting in Edmonton. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on this well-deserved recognition. Over the years we have greatly benefitted from your expertise and appreciated the perspective you've brought to the work we do. You've played a key role in the creation and implementation of the Action Plan for the elimination of cervical cancer in Canada. #canadianhealthcarehttps://lnkd.in/g7Vhjkyt

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WATCH: Today, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. To mark the occasion, we sat down with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Advisors Lea Bill, Susie Hooper and Lily Amagoalik to hear from them in their own words on what National Indigenous Peoples Day means to them. #NIHM2024 #NIPD2024 Available in French and French captioning: https://lnkd.in/enY3_QmC CC: Lea Bill, Lily Amagoalik, Susie Hooper _________________________________________________________________REGARDEZ : Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones. Pour marquer l’occasion, nous avons demandé à Lea Bill (conseillère membre des Premières Nations), Susie Hooper (conseillère métisse) et Lily Amagoalik (conseillère inuite) de nous expliquer avec leurs propres mots ce que la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones représente pour elles. #JNPA2024 #MNHA2024

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Early cancer detection through timely screenings significantly increases survival rates and can lead to less invasive treatments. However, about 50% of lung and colorectal cancers in Canada are diagnosed at advanced stages, leading to poorer outcomes, increasing treatment costs, and requiring more healthcare resources.Not all people in Canada benefit equally from cancer screening services due to factors such as the legacy of colonialism, lack of culturally safe services and resources, discomfort with invasive screening procedures, and geographical barriers, leading to a distrust in healthcare and reluctance to undergo screening; for example, this is something that occurs for some among some people in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.Programs focused on speeding up cancer diagnosis for people with symptoms are critical to improving patient outcomes and reducing the chance of mortality.Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7uwev6g

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Congratulations to CPAC Health AdvisorDr. Naheed Dosani for recently being appointed to the Board of Directors at the Canadian Medical Association.

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«L’un des principaux objectifs de la conférence est de réunir les personnes œuvrant dans le domaine de la lutte contre le cancer chez les Autochtones, tant pour discuter des difficultés, des forces et des réussites communes que pour échanger des connaissances uniques qui peuvent être utiles pour tous. Il s’agit là d’un prolongement, à plus grande échelle et au niveau international, du travail de rassemblement que nous effectuons au Partenariat. »- Talia Pfefferle, directrice, Stratégie de lutte contre le cancer chez les Premières Nations, les Inuits et les MétisÀ l’occasion du Mois national de l’histoire autochtone, nous revenons sur les moments forts et les leçons tirées à la troisième édition de la conférence mondiale sur le cancer chez les Autochtones, tenue en Australie cette année.https://lnkd.in/em8gfYbX

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“One of the key goals of the World Indigenous Cancer Conference is to bring people together in the Indigenous cancer space and talk about common challenges, common highlights, common successes and even uncommon knowledge that we can learn from. It was an extension of the convening work that we do at the Partnership on a larger, international scale.”- Talia Pfefferle (Director of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cancer Strategy)For June’s National Indigenous History Month, learn about the highlights and insights from participating in the third World Indigenous Cancer Conference, held in Australia earlier this year.https://lnkd.in/ek4BNcXd

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