A study being released this week looks at the health care needs of Native women in Saskatchewan, Canada.
THe Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence interviewed Native women who said the health care system is inadequate. The women want health care that is culturally sensitive, with access to traditional healers and alternative therapies.
The report is to be presented on Thursday.
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Study sheds light on aboriginal health care
(CBC 6/15)
Relevant Links:
Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence - http://www.pwhce.ca
Study focuses on health care needs of Native women
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
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