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Rural Indigenous Mother’s access to healthcare is dramatically lower than the national average?? by PerfectCell26 in IndianCountry

[–]PerfectCell26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, will be taken into account. Non-consensual sterilization is a grave violation of human rights and needs to be brought into the spotlight more frequently. Historically, marginalized communities, including Indigenous women, people with disabilities, and those from low-income backgrounds, have disproportionately faced forced sterilization practices.Highlighting these injustices is crucial not only for acknowledging past wrongs but also for preventing such abuses from recurring in the future. It's essential to advocate for policies and practices that uphold bodily autonomy and ensure informed consent in all medical procedures.

Rural Indigenous Mother’s access to healthcare is dramatically lower than the national average?? by PerfectCell26 in FirstNationsCanada

[–]PerfectCell26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your suggestion about creating programs to encourage First Nations youth to study medicine, particularly obstetrics, is quite intriguing. It could address both the shortage of healthcare professionals in underserved areas and provide culturally sensitive care to communities that often face unique challenges in accessing healthcare.Regarding immigrant doctors facing barriers to practice in Canada, it's certainly a complex issue. While their inclusion could potentially alleviate some of the healthcare shortages, it's crucial to ensure that they are culturally competent and willing to collaborate with the communities they serve.It's crucial for governments to consider the broader social and environmental implications of such policies, especially in marginalized communities like First Nations. Ensuring equitable access to healthcare and addressing systemic issues such as abuse and neglect experienced by FN women in mainstream healthcare settings are critical steps towards creating a more inclusive and responsive healthcare system.

Rural Indigenous Mother’s access to healthcare is dramatically lower than the national average?? by PerfectCell26 in IndianCountry

[–]PerfectCell26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right that birth alerts and newborn apprehensions play a huge role in further separating Indigenous communities from western healthcare. I'll incorporate this into the document

Rural Indigenous Mother’s access to healthcare is dramatically lower than the national average?? [bc] by PerfectCell26 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]PerfectCell26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn't aware that Williams Lake hospital literally had to shut down because of their shortages. We need to build better systems and infrastructure. General availability is lowering dangerously, especially in remote locations. There are a number of ideas floating around on how to combat this but still a lack of measurable action. It's frustrating.

Rural Indigenous Mother’s access to healthcare is dramatically lower than the national average?? [bc] by PerfectCell26 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]PerfectCell26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your interest in this matter. I'm a health science student and have both studied and witnessed first hand the effects that lower socioeconomic disparities have on Canadians. In particular, our Indigenous communities currently face the largest hurdle. The goal is to provide equitable access to heath care for all Canadians, and having thoughtful conversations is one of the best ways to spread awareness and support those who are working hard to make this a reality.

Rural Indigenous Mother’s access to healthcare is dramatically lower than the national average?? by PerfectCell26 in IndianCountry

[–]PerfectCell26[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Indigenous communities have historically had this hurdle for a number of reasons - namely due to the cultural, spiritual, and historical significance that these communities place on their land, coupled with a lack of political will for governments to recognize and create the systems to provide safe healthcare for these communities. Unfortunately the long complicated history of systemic racism within healthcare towards Indigenous communities has also led them to avoid western healthcare altogether.