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The way forward : the Indigenous Primary Health Care Implementation Panel’s plan to advance the recommendations from Honouring Our Roots: Growing Together Towards a Culturally Safe, Wholistic Primary Health Care System for Indigenous Peoples

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities.... More ≫

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The Way Forward is a comprehensive plan to advance the Indigenous Primary Health Care's Advisory Panel's recommendations, respecting diverse well-being definitions within Indigenous communities. The plan centres Indigenous voices, avoiding tokenistic practices, and adopting trauma-informed, person-centered perspectives and acknowledges the diverse health needs within Indigenous communities. It is committed to increasing life expectancy and overall health, involving community input and respecting cultural protocols while prioritizing culturally safe and holistic healthcare, honoring Indigenous expertise and traditions. Designed as a living document that will be updated to reflect evolving Indigenous health and Alberta's healthcare system.

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Honouring our roots : growing together towards a culturally safe, wholistic primary health care system for Indigenous peoples - Indigenous Primary Health Care Advisory Panel final report

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Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System (MAPS) initiative was established to provide recommendations to government on how to strengthen primary health care in Alberta, and improve access... More ≫

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Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System (MAPS) initiative was established to provide recommendations to government on how to strengthen primary health care in Alberta, and improve access to culturally safe primary health care for Indigenous peoples.

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Modernizing Alberta’s primary health care system - Indigenous stream : Indigenous Advisory Panel recommendations regarding opportunities for early investment

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The Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System initiative has been established to strengthen primary health care in Alberta and ensure all Albertans have access to timely, appropriate... More ≫

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The Modernizing Alberta's Primary Health Care System initiative has been established to strengthen primary health care in Alberta and ensure all Albertans have access to timely, appropriate primary health care services. The Indigenous Advisory Panel was established to provide advice and recommendations to help transform the primary health care system in order to provide accessible, relevant, and culturally safe primary health care to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. This report from the Panel provides an interim step toward building a long-term strategic road map for primary health care modernization for Indigenous peoples in Alberta.

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Alberta safe beach protocol

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The Safe Beach Protocol was prepared to provide Albertans with a clear understanding of the management of recreational waters in the province. It provides information on the role of owners and... More ≫

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The Safe Beach Protocol was prepared to provide Albertans with a clear understanding of the management of recreational waters in the province. It provides information on the role of owners and operators in overseeing these sites, monitoring water quality and responding to health risks, with the support and commitment of provincial agencies. The information in this document may be of interest to policy makers, researchers, public health professionals, or members of the public who are interested in recreational water sites (beaches).

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Personal services standards

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The Personal Services Standards support the Personal Services Regulation in establishing minimum requirements for public health protection in personal service facilities and businesses. The... More ≫

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The Personal Services Standards support the Personal Services Regulation in establishing minimum requirements for public health protection in personal service facilities and businesses. The standards describe regulatory requirements and obligations, while also setting out detailed directions for equipping, operating and maintaining a safe and healthy personal services business.

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Prevalence of Current Daily Smokers by Sex, Alberta

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This Alberta Official Statistic compares the prevalence of current daily smokers by sex in Alberta for the years 2008 to 2013. The prevalence (proportion) of current daily smokers is based on all... More ≫

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This Alberta Official Statistic compares the prevalence of current daily smokers by sex in Alberta for the years 2008 to 2013. The prevalence (proportion) of current daily smokers is based on all Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) respondents aged 12 and over.

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Alberta's primary health care strategy

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Alberta’s Primary Health Care Strategy sets out the vision for the future: a primary health care system that supports Albertans to be as healthy as they can be. It establishes principles and... More ≫

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Alberta’s Primary Health Care Strategy sets out the vision for the future: a primary health care system that supports Albertans to be as healthy as they can be. It establishes principles and strategic directions for continuing the transformation of primary health care in Alberta. These describe what needs to be done to further enhance the delivery of care, to change the culture within the system, and to put in place the building blocks for long‑term sustainability.

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Saying farewell : a guide to assist you with preplanning and with the death and dying process. Seventh edition

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The information in this booklet can help you do some of the planning that may help your family and friends in the time after your death. Cultural beliefs, traditions and practices can easily be... More ≫

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The information in this booklet can help you do some of the planning that may help your family and friends in the time after your death. Cultural beliefs, traditions and practices can easily be incorporated into these plans. This booklet provides information about funerals, legal requirements surrounding death, burial, wills, estates, paperwork and financial assistance.

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