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'Certain circumstances': issues in equity and responsiveness in access to health care in Canada  Provides a collection of papers and reports on language and cultural barriers to the provision and/or the utilization of health services. Covers equity in access to health care, language and barriers to health care, barriers and specific populations, and cultural competence. Synthesizes recommendations across sources. Source: Health Canada A cultural competence guide for primary health care professionals in Nova Scotia  Includes tools and resources to assist primary health care professionals in providing culturally competent health care to culturally diverse communities in Nova Scotia. Provides separate sections for management and administrative staff and for front-line staff in primary health care settings. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Nova Scotia Department of Health A First Nations diabetes report card: part 1: marking a path to community wellness   Presents the first of a three part report card. Offers eleven evidence-based recommendations in six key areas of diabetes: prevention, treatment, education, policy development, research, and surveillance. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Assembly of First Nations (AFN) A guide for culturally-focused early intervention therapy programs for Aboriginal children & families in British Columbia.  Describes early childhood intervention services and specialists and how they can work within existing community services. Provides examples of how specialists have met the needs of the children in their care. Defines cultural competency, and provides a glossary and list of resources available in BC. Link requires PDF reader. Source: BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS) A guide for health professionals working with Aboriginal Peoples: parts 1 – executive summary  Presents information and 26 specific recommendations to enhance understanding, communication, and clinical skills in the area of Aboriginal health. Includes sections on sociodemographics, health definitions and issues, cross-cultural communication, and health resources. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) A sense of belonging: supporting healthy child development in Aboriginal families   Presents a manual designed to help improve support to Aboriginal families in Ontario. Provides an overview on historical factors that affect the health of Aboriginal Peoples today. Offers case scenarios, a glossary and a listing of resources. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Best Start A systematic review of the academic literature related to the use and development of cultural competence in health promotion and community service professionals  Presents research completed by the University of Alberta Faculty of Extension to increase the knowledge and skills of staff to work with underserved populations. Includes a literature review and provides evidence-based recommendations for cultural competency training. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Alberta Cancer Board Achieving equal access in health care  Describes study of existing language interpreter services regarding access to health care services in Lower Mainland communities of British Columbia. Makes recommendations to improve equal access through centralized interpreter services and related policy development and cultural competence. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of British Columbia (AMSSA) African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario   Committed to HIV prevention, education, advocacy, research, treatment, care, and support for African and Caribbean communities in Ontario. Provides resources and a province-wide HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Source: African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO) Ageism  Discusses prejudice around age and how these attitudes affect youth and older adults. Explores the stereotypes and beliefs linked to this problem. Suggests ways to prevent this type of discrimination and provides links to other Web sites on this topic. Source: deal.org
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