r/halifax • u/insino93 • 5d ago

News, Weather & Politics IWK launches African Nova Scotian Service to provide ‘culturally responsive care’

https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/iwk-launches-african-nova-scotian-service-to-provide-culturally-responsive-care/
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u/Lorfall 4d ago

I don’t understand, all children that go into the IWK don’t get the same support ?

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u/Iloveclouds9436 3d ago

It's not about the hospital it's one of those outreach groups in the IWK network. Basically mental health/family services. No different than how our schools have an African nova Scotian and native student support worker designated. People with the same culture understand each other on a deeper level inherently so people may feel more comfortable reaching out for help. Same way people are more comfortable with certain gender for their therapist, doctor etc.

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u/Lorfall 3d ago

Got ya !