Episode 10: Bridging the Healthcare Gap for Refugees in Canada

Refugees arriving in Canada bring with them hopes for a safer, healthier future. However, their journey does not end with stepping onto Canadian soil. The transition into the healthcare system can be fraught with challenges, often transforming relief into a new battle for survival and wellbeing.

Dr. Annalee Coakley runs a refugee clinic called the MOSAIC Refugee Clinic in Calgary. The clinic specializes in providing tailored healthcare services to refugees, bridging the linguistic and cultural divide between patients and providers. Despite its success, the clinic—and others like it—face funding vulnerabilities that threaten to halve the lifeline they provide.

This podcast is by the National LIP Secretariat, with production support from Cited Media.

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