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The New Reality of Culturally Safe Practices in Healthcare During COVID-19

Wawaynaboozhoo. Wabunnoongakekwe ndishnikaaz, Waabizhashi Dodem. Greetings. I am writing to you today from the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, specifically of the Three Fires Confederacy. It is my privilege to work and live on this sacred ground and I strive to appreciate that that privilege came at a high cost paid by the original inhabitants.

CFHI, Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and First Peoples Wellness Circle partner to advance First Nations mental health and wellness

Experts Outline Key Steps for Hospitals to Welcome Back Family Caregivers During COVID-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): CFHI update

New results: Innovative program improves patient access to specialist medical advice in primary care across Canada

Working Shoulder-to-Shoulder in an Age of Physical Distancing

As I write this blog, the world is grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. These are tough, challenging times. Glimmers of hope and inspiration come from health systems in Canada and around the world responding to the challenge in creative and innovative ways that serve their communities’ needs.

Proven approach to palliative care sparks important conversations about living well

Staff at healthcare organizations across five provinces and one territory are implementing a proven innovation that is supporting them to have earlier conversations with residents about their wishes and goals for their care.

Board and Leadership Announced for New Pan-Canadian Healthcare Quality and Safety Organization

Member Votes Bring CPSI and CFHI Closer to Amalgamation

Family Caregivers as Essential Partners in Care: More Than Just A Visitor

Over the past weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has put our healthcare system under pressure never before experienced. Hospital, community and clinical leaders are changing policy and practice almost daily in order to stay in front of the curve of patients becoming ill with COVID-19. In parallel, they are doing their best to protect their environments, patients and healthcare workers from being exposed to and contracting the virus.