Partnerships provide innovative approach to health care

The new Primary Health Care health centre on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation is one of eight sites chosen across the province to test innovative approaches to primary health care through collaborative partnerships. Chief Darcy Bear (inset) spoke highly of the partnership between the First Nation, Saskatoon Health Region, and the provincial and federal governments, saying, “Our vision includes innovations in how health care that bring providers together, so that the best care possible can be provided.” This new model of health care will serve as an example and learning site for others wanting to engage with First Nation communities in different ways.