Despite the availability of effective and safe human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines that
reduce the incidence and impact of cervical cancer and other cancers, HPV vaccine coverage …

Background: Previous studies have found that race is associated with emergency department
triage scores, raising concerns about potential health care inequity. As part of a project on …

Background First Nations people experience racism in society and in the healthcare system.
This study aimed to document emergency care providers’ perspectives on care of First …

… Lea Bill is a Cree knowledge … Lea Bill). Questions and topics for discussion in sharing
circles were identified during planning meetings with Elders and community members. Lea Bill …

Cancer screening is an important component of a cancer control strategy. Indigenous people
in Canada have higher incidence rates for many types of cancer, including those that can …

Background Worse health outcomes are consistently reported for First Nations people in
Canada. Social, political and economic inequities as well as inequities in health care are major …

Background Despite the existence of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines with demonstrated
safety and effectiveness and funded HPV vaccination programs, coverage rates are …

The incidence of invasive group A Streptococcus (iGAS) disease in the general population
in Alberta, Canada, has been steadily increasing. To determine whether rates for specific …

… Elders/knowledge holders, Lea Bill and Reg Crowshoe, then presented on the value of
embracing Indigenous life and worldviews and the merit of recognizing and transcending …

Background: Our previous research showed that, in Alberta, Canada, a higher proportion of
visits to emergency departments and urgent care centres by First Nations patients ended in …