-
Mashup Score: 2Native Americans work to grow their own physician workforce - 2 year(s) ago
Poverty, education disparities contribute to low Native American medical school enrollment. A program offers a successful pathway for Indians to enter medicine.
Source: American Medical AssociationCategories: General Medicine Journals and Societies, Latest HeadlinesTweet
-
Mashup Score: 0
In 2018, 278,000 American Indian/Native American adults reported that they currently have asthma. In 2018, American Indian/Alaska Native children almost twice as likely to ever have had asthma as non-Hispanic white children. In 2018, American Indians/Alaska Natives were 20 percent more likely to have asthma. Data on asthma conditions for American Indian/Alaska …
Source: minorityhealth.hhs.govCategories: Allergy-Immunology, Latest HeadlinesTweet
-
Mashup Score: 2The “Next Legends” E-cigarette Prevention Campaign - 2 year(s) ago
FDA’s “Next Legends” campaign reaches American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth ages 12-17 who are at risk for vaping.
Categories: General Medicine News, Latest HeadlinesTweet
-
Mashup Score: 0Native American Heritage Month Guest Lecture - 2 year(s) ago
NIH Tribal Health Research Office (THRO) will host a guest lecture for Native American Heritage Month
Source: NIH VideoCastingCategories: Addiction Medicine, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
Join the @NIH Tribal Health Research Office & NIEHS on Nov. 16 at 3 pm ET for the annual #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth guest lecture! Learn abt #Environmentalhealth research in Alaska: https://t.co/mINsjVPoOp #NNAHM #NAHM #NativeHealth #TribalHealth #HealthDisparities @ak_action https://t.co/dD391zEtAn
-
-
Mashup Score: 0Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month - 3 year(s) ago
November is federally recognized as National Native American Heritage Month (NNAHM). During this month, American Indian and Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) are honored and celebrated for their rich and varied cultures, traditions, history, and societal contributions. NNAHM gives us an opportunity to become more educated about Native Americans, increase our knowledge of unique challenges faced by this…
Source: www.samhsa.govCategories: Addiction Medicine, Latest HeadlinesTweet
-
Mashup Score: 4Seven Generations | Prevent Suicide - 3 year(s) ago
Young American Indian men, especially in the Northern Plains, face a greater challenge with suicide than other groups. However, they have the strength of gen…
Source: YouTubeCategories: Addiction Medicine, Latest HeadlinesTweet
-
Mashup Score: 7Native Americans and Alaskan Natives - 3 year(s) ago
Depression and suicide affect people of all ages and populations, but Native American and Alaskan Native populations can be at a higher risk due to historical trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and lack of connection to necessary resources. If you’re struggling, the Lifeline is available to help, 24/7.
Source: suicidepreventionlifeline.orgCategories: Addiction Medicine, Latest HeadlinesTweet
-
Mashup Score: 8TIP 61: Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products - 3 year(s) ago
TIP 61 provides behavioral health professionals with practical guidance about Native American history, historical trauma, and critical cultural perspectives in their work with American Indian and Alaska Native clients. The TIP discusses the demographics, social challenges, and behavioral health concerns of Native Americans. It highlights the importance of providers’ cultural awareness, cultural…
Source: store.samhsa.govCategories: Addiction Medicine, Latest HeadlinesTweet
-
Mashup Score: 6Serving Indigenous People through Ceremony and Tradition - 3 year(s) ago
“People are turning around and changing their lives, and doing it with ceremony and tradition.”
Source: Policy Research AssociatesCategories: Addiction Medicine, Latest HeadlinesTweet
-
Mashup Score: 1OMHHE - 3 year(s) ago
OMHHE’s mission is to promote and protect the health of diverse populations through research and communication of science that addresses health disparities.
Categories: General Medicine News, Latest HeadlinesTweet
Native American #medschool enrollment is low due to poverty & education disparities. Learn how one program's model offers aspiring American Indian and Alaska Native students a successful pathway into medicine. https://t.co/IBD3RYT53x #NativeAmericanHistoryMonth #NAHM