Bias, Hostile Health Environments and the Indigenous Patient Aboriginal Health Program - Telehealth Learning Series April 29, 2015 | 12 - 1 pm This telehealth series offers dynamic, thought provoking presentations and discussions about Aboriginal health. The target audience includes anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of Aboriginal health and cultural safety. Bias, Hostile Health Environments and the Indigenous Patient This presentation will explore how bias influences patient care, and how personal beliefs contribute to the outcome of Indigenous patients. Presented by: Dr. Alika Lafontaine Wednesday April 29th, 2015 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm About The Speaker Dr. Alika Lafontaine is an anaesthesiologist and medical lead for the North Zone - Aboriginal Health Program. He is a national advocate for Indigenous health and serves as vice-president of the Indigenous Physicians Association Canada, representative forum of the Alberta Medical Association, and a member of the Indigenous Health Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He also has academic appointments with the University of Alberta and First Nations University of Canada. Dr. Lafontaine's research focuses on issues of bias, racism and discrimination affecting Aboriginal patients. Please register for this session by visiting https://vcscheduler.ca/ahs/ 1. 2. 3. 4. Click “Calendar of Upcoming Videoconferences.” In the “Search” box at the top right hand corner of the screen, type in Aboriginal Health Telehealth Learning Series and click “Search.” Select the April 29th session from the list. Click the blue link to register as a participant. Complete the registration form, requesting a Telehealth site that is convenient for you. For technical assistance in Alberta, please call 310-8822 For information, contact Tyler Wells at: (403) 943 - 0768 or [email protected]
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