The Wequedong Lodge Cancer Screening Program: implementation of an opportunistic cancer screening pilot program for residents of rural and remote Indigenous communities in Northwestern Ontario, Canada

The Wequedong Lodge Cancer Screening Program: implementation of an opportunistic cancer screening pilot program for residents of rural and remote Indigenous communities in Northwestern Ontario, Canada

Introduction: The rural and remote nature of many First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario, Canada poses unique obstacles to physically accessing health care, in addition to other barriers. Indigenous peoples face similar challenges globally. First Nations communities experience signific...

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Main Authors: Sara Chow, Susan Bale, Fred Sky, Shannon Wesley, Lauren Beach, Sarah Hyett, Tarja Heiskanen, Kelly-Jo Gillis, Cathy Paroschy Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: James Cook University 2020-02-01
Series:Rural and Remote Health
Subjects:
Canada
cancer screening
Indigenous health services
Indigenous populations.
Online Access:https://www.rrh.org.au/journal/article/5576/

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https://www.rrh.org.au/journal/article/5576/

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