Discover how the Blood Tribe (Kainai First Nation) in Alberta revolutionized healthcare access with the implementation of their Mobile Medical Unit. Join Kash Shade from the Blood Tribe Department of Health as he discusses the challenges faced by community members and the innovative solutions provided by their mobile medical van. This initiative, which began in 2020, addresses critical transportation barriers in one of Canada’s largest and most populous reserves. Learn how this discreet, versatile unit enhances services like medical transportation, home care nursing, opioid crisis response, sexual health, and COVID-19 vaccination, making healthcare more accessible and reducing stigma in the community. Watch the video to see how the Mobile Medical Unit is making a significant impact and expanding the reach of essential health services.
Quinn Springett
December 9, 2024
