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Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service and the Heart Foundation have announced a partnership aimed at improving the heart health of First Nations people.
The partnership will reintroduce the Derbarl Yerrigan Heart Health Program in Western Australia, focusing on cardiovascular disease prevention, rehabilitation, and continuity of care for Aboriginal people accessing DYHS services.
In Western Australia, heart disease remains a leading cause of illness and death among First Nations, who experience cardiovascular disease at significantly higher rates than non-Indigenous Australians. Experts say a culturally appropriate program is necessary to support First Nations people prevent and/or manage their experiences with heart disease.