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The various programs available at the Vancouver Native Health Society

ESTABLISHED in 1991, Vancouver Native Health Society currently delivers medical, counseling and social services, with an emphasis on providing care to the Aboriginal community. All programs are accessible without fees to native and non-native individuals residing in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Source:     Vancouver Native Health Society

Aboriginal Canada Portal - Health and Social Services

The information in this section is specific to Aboriginal peoples and businesses.
Source:     Aboriginal Canada Portal

Aboriginal Health - Non-Insured Health Benefits - Dental

This site offers information from Health Canada's First Nations and Inuit Health Branch on non-insured dental benefits available to First Nations.
Source:     Health Canada

Community Health Programs

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Community Health Program links to related health sites
Source:     Health Canada

Dental Health and Dental Therapy Training Program

Limited available data relating specifically to dental and oral diseases in First Nations and Inuit people generally indicate that dental decay rates for this population can range from three to five times greater than the non-Aboriginal Canadian population.
Source:     Health Canada

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch works with First Nations and Inuit people to improve and maintain the health of Aboriginal peoples.
Source:     Health Canada

Just for you - Aboriginal People

Specialized pages offering information on crucial health issues that affect Aboriginal Peoples
Source:     Health Canada

National First Nations Telehealth Research Project

Links to Health Canada's National First Nations Telehealth research project.
Source:     Health Canada

Non- Insured Health Benefits

This site offers information from Health Canada's First Nations and Inuit Health Branch on non-insured health benefits available To First Nations.
Source:     Health Canada

Resources on the Health of Aboriginal Peoples

Health issues facing Canadians of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, status Indian, and non-status Indian background
Source:     Canadian Health Network