Diversity: A Value Added Dimension to Our Health System

Sioux Lookout, October 28, 2009

On October 28, 2009, the North West LHIN and Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Board of Directors hosted a session for board Chairs and members, senior leaders and others interested in cultural diversity in our communities and workplace. The agenda and speakers' presentations are available below.

• Agenda

Presentations:

• An Introduction to Diversity Issues, Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare
• Cultural Barriers to Care
• Building Cultural  Competency - Panel Discussion presentations:
  • The Cultural Competency Continuum
  • Adapting Organizations to Build Organizational Congruency
  • Cultural Competency in the Workforce
  • Capacity Building Across the System

Final Report:

• Diversity Report: Sioux Lookout Session

Fort Frances Session Information |  Final Reports from Diversity Sessions held in the North West LHIN|  Return to Be Informed page  |