GPRH - Indigenous Health Liaison Services

From the organization's website: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1069856&serviceAtFacilityID=1131055#contentStart

This service provides First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Metis, and Inuit peoples and their families with help feeling comfortable in the hospital, making referrals, support for discharge from the hospital, and talking to healthcare providers about Indigenous culture (e.g. smudging, Elder services). Ask your healthcare provider for more information about Alberta Health Services' policy to allow spiritual ceremonies. This program provides support and health information to healthcare providers, Indigenous patients/clients, and their families through personal visits. Specifically, this includes: - Case management - Patient advocacy - Cultural teaching - Patient/client language interpretation - Health literacy support - Logistical support for discharge planning for Indigenous peoples This service is available on-site in hospitals, public health centers, and in the community. Upon request, staff can be present at hospital rounds, medical appointments, and case conferences. This program will communicate with the healthcare team to ensure the provision of culturally sensitive healthcare services.

GPRH - Indigenous Health Liaison Services is open Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:15am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:15am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:15am - 4:30pm Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm.

Use the website.

Website

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1069856&serviceAtFacilityID=1131055#contentStart