By Luke Faulks, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Pique Newsmagazine In Ucwalmícwts, “es zúmin’” means “to care for.” It’s a name befitting Lil’wat Nation’s new and expanding primary care centre (PCC). But after only a few months of operation, Lil’wat Nation officials are seeking a new building to merge its two existing es zúmin locations to accommodate new staff and account for future upgrades in service. “Our communities are growing in this area and our current system isn’t able to provide services to all our First Nationscommunities,” said Lil’wat Health & Healing director Jessica Frank. “We also want to have these new services closer to home, and [offer] outreach services to the community and other places.” Discrimination in healthcare The es zúmin’ PCC is one of 13 new primary care facilities…
Register
