Indigenous Health Service at BCHS: Focused on Care, Inclusivity, and Culture

BCHS Indigenous Health Team members from left, Dr. Karen Hill; Tania Jonathan – social work student placement; Michelle Bomberry and Stephenie Rowe

Truth, trust, and understanding.

For several years, these three important concepts have been at the heart of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples. These concepts also drive Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in its approach to the Indigenous healthcare journey. An approach that aims to support Indigenous patients in an environment of quality care, inclusivity, and one which is culturally safe.

To that end, in 2022, BCHS introduced the Indigenous health service (IHS). This includes a full-time Indigenous patient navigator, who helps Indigenous patients through the western healthcare system and assists with community and in-house resources.

Learn more in the latest InsideBCHS: Indigenous Health Service focuses on care, inclusivity, culture

Photo: BCHS Indigenous Health Team members: from left, Dr. Karen Hill; Tania Jonathan – social work student placement; Michelle Bomberry and Stephenie Rowe.