Calgary Foothills PCN is committed to providing what all our patients need — including how to best support our Indigenous patients.
To make our space at UXBorough more comfortable for Indigenous patients, we have a dedicated room for smudging that also includes resources and artwork to make our patients comfortable. The room is also available for patient consultations or personal reflection. We have traditional medicines available, including sage, sweetgrass, cedar and tobacco.
The staff at the PCN are also in the process of increasing their knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures to work to reduce stress and anxiety in health care settings.
We want to ensure your care feels safe and culturally supportive. If you would like to include a smudge in your appointment or have our Clinical Indigenous Liaison present, please let a member of your health care team know. We are here to support you.
