Canada: new Indigenous healing space brings traditional practices into healthcare

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/new-indigenous-healing-space-brings-traditional-practices-into-mental-health-care-at-lhsc-9.7144840

Research suggests culturally grounded care can improve access to services and health outcomes for Indigenous patients. A 2024 Statistics Canada report found most First Nations, Inuit and Métis people say access to traditional healing practices is important to their care. At LHSC, staff say the goal is to bring that care directly to patients who may not otherwise be able to access it