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Respect

Achieving our purpose and creating healthy, vibrant communities can only be accomplished if we continuously foster an inclusive and safe environment by dismantling structural inequities and confronting discrimination, while addressing social factors affecting health outcomes.

Vitally You includes everyone

At RVH, we are committed to cultivating and investing in an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist environment that celebrates diversity, promotes allyship, and is a place where people feel safe to present authentically and have a deep sense of belonging.

Indigenous health through collaborative partnerships  

The Indigenous Patient Services team at RVH recognizes and respects the unique health needs and cultural backgrounds of Indigenous communities. The team is committed to fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities through many pathways, such as RVH’s Reconciliation Group dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation, and our letter of Relationship with Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC). This collaboration represents a significant step towards healing and understanding. 

The Indigenous Services team, including two Indigenous Patient Navigators, and two Indigenous Coordinators, stands ready to offer culturally relevant support and advocacy. Through our partnership with BANAC, we aim to enhance our services, ensuring that Indigenous patients receive the respect, understanding, and care they deserve. This includes providing tailored support, such as smudging ceremonies or Elder visits for inpatient admissions, culturally significant outpatient visits, care planning, and connection to community resources.  

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A nurse wears a pink floral shirt. She has dark-toned skin and wears her dark brown hair in a bun. She looks over her dark rimmed glasses while gently placing a newborn baby into a hospital bassinet.