Ottawa Hospital offering patients bandages in a variety of skin tones

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Ottawa's largest hospital is now offering bandages for a variety of skin tones, saying it wants to 'better meet the diverse needs of the community we serve.'

The Ottawa Hospital says it's now offering patients inclusive bandages in a variety of skin tones, adding it wants to "better meet the diverse needs of the community we serve." Ottawa's largest hospital is now offering inclusive bandages for a variety of skin tones, saying it wants to"better meet the diverse needs of the community we serve."

The Ottawa Hospital's Director of Medical Imaging got the idea for the hospital to offer inclusive bandages after visiting a local drug store. "That being said, we still have more work to do to break down systemic barriers in health care faced by many members of our community. I and the rest of the hospital’s leadership team look forward to continuing to work with our EDI Council and our patient and family advisors to identify other ways we can meet the needs of our community."

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