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Community-Led Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening

In Northwestern Ontario, First Nations communities are increasing access to breast and colorectal cancer screening through culturally inclusive education, Ojibway-language support and coordinated group transportation.

Topics
  • Primary and community care
  • First Nations, Inuit and Métis priorities
  • Cultural Safety
Audience
  • Healthcare leader

  • Community organization

  • Point of care provider

About this Promising Practice

A community-led public education campaign to increase uptake of cancer screening for breast and colorectal cancer. The campaign included use of culturally inclusive, First Nations and Métis designed visual tools, education, and promotional efforts meant to reduce fear and stigma and travel support to make it easier to access screening.

Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities

Healthcare Excellence Canada launched the Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities program (Strengthening Primary Care) to strengthen access to team-based primary care in northern, rural and remote communities.

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