The health of indigenous residents of canada Matters. Here is How Pharmacists Can Help.

We interview Tiana Tilli and Max Yaghchi about Indigenous People's health and how pharmacists can optimize care for the Indigenous community. With the help of Tiana and Max, we have compiled some resources to learn more about Indigenous People’s health as well as the NIHB Optimization Program mentioned in the podcast.

Resources on Indigenous People’s Health:

• (Podcast) Unreserved

• (Podcast) Native currents

• (Book) Seven Fallen Feathers

• (Book) 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

• Spotlight on: University of Toronto Pharmacy Students Bringing Awareness to Healthcare Barriers Faced by Indigenous Patients

• OCP’s statement on Indigenous cultural competency

NIHB Optimization Program

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NIHB Optimization Program patient handout

Allyship of Indigenous Residents of Canada

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Billing NIHB and Enrolling as an NIHB Provider:

• Online searchable formulary: https://nihb.express-scripts.ca/dbl

• For NIHB Regional Officers: English, French

• Enrollment as an NIHB Provider:

  • To create a web account to enroll: https://nihb.express-scripts.ca/NIHBProvider/enrol

  • To download and complete the Pharmacy Enrolment Package: https://nihb.express-scripts.ca/NIHBProvider/benefits/pharmacy?page=pharmcy-forms&benefit=pharmacy

• To find the Pharmacy Billing Agreement and other claims information, visit: https://nihb.express-scripts.ca/NIHBProvider/benefits/pharmacy

Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and Birthday Girl by Blue Wednesday End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen