The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) says the provincial government can honour National Indigenous History Month by standing up for indigenous people’s healthcare. .“As we honour the cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples, we are concerned about the health inequities they continue to face,” said the AMA in a Thursday tweet. .The AMA said the Alberta government has to focus on health equity for indigenous people. It asked for it to ensure indigenous people “receive the care they need, when they need it, in their own communities.”.The advocacy group called on the government to address racism and discrimination in the healthcare system. It should support indigenous communities in addressing the opioid crisis. .“In the weeks leading up to the provincial election, we explored indigenous health as one of the major issues facing our healthcare system — and we had questions for the parties,” it said. .“With a new government and new opportunities for change ahead, we turn those questions into objectives to achieve through collaboration and reconciliation.”.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on May 13 she will introduce a number of measures to improve treatment for children and women if re-elected. .READ MORE: Smith vows to expand children’s, women’s healthcare.“We will begin working to expand newborn screening to test for more diseases and conditions,” said Smith. .She pledged to develop a provincial midwife strategy, which will include more funding for positions. While midwives help reduce the pressure in other parts of the healthcare system, she said they're critical for filling the gaps in rural and indigenous communities.
The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) says the provincial government can honour National Indigenous History Month by standing up for indigenous people’s healthcare. .“As we honour the cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples, we are concerned about the health inequities they continue to face,” said the AMA in a Thursday tweet. .The AMA said the Alberta government has to focus on health equity for indigenous people. It asked for it to ensure indigenous people “receive the care they need, when they need it, in their own communities.”.The advocacy group called on the government to address racism and discrimination in the healthcare system. It should support indigenous communities in addressing the opioid crisis. .“In the weeks leading up to the provincial election, we explored indigenous health as one of the major issues facing our healthcare system — and we had questions for the parties,” it said. .“With a new government and new opportunities for change ahead, we turn those questions into objectives to achieve through collaboration and reconciliation.”.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on May 13 she will introduce a number of measures to improve treatment for children and women if re-elected. .READ MORE: Smith vows to expand children’s, women’s healthcare.“We will begin working to expand newborn screening to test for more diseases and conditions,” said Smith. .She pledged to develop a provincial midwife strategy, which will include more funding for positions. While midwives help reduce the pressure in other parts of the healthcare system, she said they're critical for filling the gaps in rural and indigenous communities.
