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• the First Nations Health Authority, in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Health, has allocated over $2 million in funding to expand Indigenous primary health care services at Lu’ma Medical Centre in Greater Vancouver. This funding will support the recruitment of various healthcare professionals, including family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, a dietitian, social worker, mental health professional, and Indigenous health-care providers. The initiative is part of the government’s Primary Care Strategy to enhance access to primary health care for Indigenous peoples in the province, addressing health equity and attachment while incorporating traditional practices. The aim is to provide culturally safe care and improve access to primary care services for Indigenous individuals. This funding is aligned with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The expansion of services at Lu’ma will benefit an estimated 5,000 – 8,000 Indigenous peoples in Vancouver who currently lack regular primary care providers, offering chronic disease management, sexual health services, immunizations, health education programs, and cultural teachings from traditional healers. First Nations primary health care through a blend of traditional healing practices and Western medicine. The center offers services such as nutritional alternatives, mental health and wellness support, help with social barriers, telehealth options, outreach services, and home visits. Staffed by Indigenous and allied health practitioners, the center focuses on cultural connections, preventive health, and addressing social determinants of health. Serving 1,100 patients, predominantly Indigenous, Lu’ma plans to expand to accommodate 2,900 patients by adding new resources like nurses, mental health workers, dietitians, social workers, and Elders. The long-term goal is to join the local Primary Care Network to support Indigenous patients and promote cultural safety within the broader health network. please condence this summary
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