Making palliative rooms culturally welcoming and comforting

In a meaningful step towards culturally inclusive health care, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) staff at Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) recently unveiled new palliative care door decals created by the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6HC). This traditional and calming Indigenous imagery aims to make the palliative care experience more comforting for patients and their families.

For many First Nations and Métis patients and families, emotions may be heightened by a historical lack of culturally relevant health care or understanding. With this new initiative, staff at BUH are working to ease the burden by offering a more culturally sensitive environment. It serves as a reminder that care is not just about clinical treatments, but also about psychological support, ensuring that patients feel respected, valued and comfortable at all times.

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Saskatchewan Health Authority and Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre unveil Indigenous imagery on palliative care doors at Battlefords Union Hospital.

Saskatchewan Health Authority and Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre unveil Indigenous imagery on palliative care doors at Battlefords Union Hospital.

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Saskatchewan Health Authority and Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre unveil Indigenous imagery on palliative care doors at Battlefords Union Hospital.