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Aboriginal health care workers must be trained to deal with the re-emergence of tuberculosis in their communities, say experts.

"It is absolutely crucial that we not only have enhanced training, but enhanced re-

training," said Dr. David Penman, an epidemiologist with Health and Welfare Canada.

Penman spoke on the issue at the annual meeting of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, held recently in Brantford, Ont., approximately 75 km southwest of Toronto.

"Tuberculosis is re-emerging as a major health epidemic," warned Penman.

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Aboriginal health care workers must be trained to deal with the re-emergence of tuberculosis in their communities, say experts.

"It is absolutely crucial that we not only have enhanced training, but enhanced re-

training," said Dr. David Penman, an epidemiologist with Health and Welfare Canada.

Penman spoke on the issue at the annual meeting of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, held recently in Brantford, Ont., approximately 75 km southwest of Toronto.

"Tuberculosis is re-emerging as a major health epidemic," warned Penman.

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Aboriginal health care workers must be trained to deal with the re-emergence of tuberculosis in their communities, say experts.

"It is absolutely crucial that we not only have enhanced training, but enhanced re-

training," said Dr. David Penman, an epidemiologist with Health and Welfare Canada.

Penman spoke on the issue at the annual meeting of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, held recently in Brantford, Ont., approximately 75 km southwest of Toronto.

"Tuberculosis is re-emerging as a major health epidemic," warned Penman.

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Aboriginal health care workers must be trained to deal with the re-emergence of tuberculosis in their communities, say experts.

"It is absolutely crucial that we not only have enhanced training, but enhanced re-

training," said Dr. David Penman, an epidemiologist with Health and Welfare Canada.

Penman spoke on the issue at the annual meeting of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, held recently in Brantford, Ont., approximately 75 km southwest of Toronto.

"Tuberculosis is re-emerging as a major health epidemic," warned Penman.

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Aboriginal health care workers must be trained to deal with the re-emergence of tuberculosis in their communities, say experts.

"It is absolutely crucial that we not only have enhanced training, but enhanced re-

training," said Dr. David Penman, an epidemiologist with Health and Welfare Canada.

Penman spoke on the issue at the annual meeting of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, held recently in Brantford, Ont., approximately 75 km southwest of Toronto.

"Tuberculosis is re-emerging as a major health epidemic," warned Penman.

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Aboriginal health care workers must be trained to deal with the re-emergence of tuberculosis in their communities, say experts.

"It is absolutely crucial that we not only have enhanced training, but enhanced re-

training," said Dr. David Penman, an epidemiologist with Health and Welfare Canada.

Penman spoke on the issue at the annual meeting of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, held recently in Brantford, Ont., approximately 75 km southwest of Toronto.

"Tuberculosis is re-emerging as a major health epidemic," warned Penman.

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Aboriginal health care workers must be trained to deal with the re-emergence of tuberculosis in their communities, say experts.

"It is absolutely crucial that we not only have enhanced training, but enhanced re-

training," said Dr. David Penman, an epidemiologist with Health and Welfare Canada.

Penman spoke on the issue at the annual meeting of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, held recently in Brantford, Ont., approximately 75 km southwest of Toronto.

"Tuberculosis is re-emerging as a major health epidemic," warned Penman.

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Aboriginal health care workers must be trained to deal with the re-emergence of tuberculosis in their communities, say experts.

"It is absolutely crucial that we not only have enhanced training, but enhanced re-

training," said Dr. David Penman, an epidemiologist with Health and Welfare Canada.

Penman spoke on the issue at the annual meeting of the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada, held recently in Brantford, Ont., approximately 75 km southwest of Toronto.

"Tuberculosis is re-emerging as a major health epidemic," warned Penman.

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Helping Aboriginal community motivates constable

The first question that pops into mind on meeting Randy Wickins is what is a blue-eyed red-head doing working as a Native liaison officer?

Besides, there's no mistaking Wickins for anything other than a cop. The 32-year-old has been with the Edmonton Police Services for eight years. He walks with a wary confidence and sports the short hair and moustache that seems to be derigueur for police officers.

Wickins also has a ready smile and a background in Native studies at the University of Alberta.

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Helping Aboriginal community motivates constable

The first question that pops into mind on meeting Randy Wickins is what is a blue-eyed red-head doing working as a Native liaison officer?

Besides, there's no mistaking Wickins for anything other than a cop. The 32-year-old has been with the Edmonton Police Services for eight years. He walks with a wary confidence and sports the short hair and moustache that seems to be derigueur for police officers.

Wickins also has a ready smile and a background in Native studies at the University of Alberta.