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Apr
14
0 comments Tags: American Indian, consumer health, consumer health resources, culturally and linguistically appropriate services, dental health, health equity, minority health, Native American, spanish language resources
“A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby” is an easy-to-read brochure for parents of infants or toddlers freely available from the NIH National Institute of Dental and Cranial Facial Research. It explains why baby teeth are important, gives tips on how to prevent early childhood tooth decay, and promotes the age 1 dental visit. The brochure… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Minority Health Concerns, Multilingual
Nov
08
0 comments Tags: American Indian, consumer health resources, healthy lifestyle, minority health, Native American, Native health, teens
We R Native is a comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them. We R Native promote holistic health and positive growth in our local communities and nation at large. The site provides articles, blogs, videos, and social support on topics related… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Environmental Health, Health Information, Mental Health, Minority Health Concerns, Substance Addiction and Misuse, Websites
Feb
12
0 comments Tags: fellowship, health equity, minority health, Native American, Native health
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Health Policy Fellowship is a year-long program for Native youth 18-24 years old who are interested in making a difference in the health of their communities. Health Policy Fellows meet in-person 3 times and receive virtual trainings to strengthen their leadership skills and ability to effectively advocate for their communities…. Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Scholarships and Grants
Aug
14
0 comments Tags: American Indian, Native American
August 13-19 is National Health Center Week, and health centers are a valuable resource for anyone without health insurance. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Health Centers provide preventative and primary care services for patients even if they do not have health insurance, and patients can pay what they can afford based on their income…. Read More »
Posted in: HIV/AIDS, Minority Health Concerns, National Library of Medicine News
Jul
13
0 comments Tags: American Indian, Native American, nutrition
The Indian Health Service is hosting an online webinar, Integrating Historic Food Ways into Current Healthcare Practices on Wednesday, July 26th at 3pm EDT/2pm CDT/1pm MDT/12pm PDT/11am AKDT. For more information and the link to join the session, visit IHS Diabetes Online CME/CE Education webpage.
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Minority Health Concerns, Webinars
Jun
09
0 comments Tags: ACS, American Community Survey, American Indian, Census, Native American
The U.S. Census Bureau created My Tribal Area, a tool that gives quick access to tribal area statistics from the American Community Survey (ACS). The broad categories include People, Jobs, Housing, Economy, and Education. More detailed views display income, health insurance coverage, occupations, and many more stats collected by the ACS.
Posted in: Minority Health Concerns, Regional Information, Websites
May
02
0 comments Tags: American Indian, Native American, Native health
Launched in March, StrongHearts “is a culturally-appropriate, anonymous, confidential service dedicated to serving Native American survivors of domestic violence and concerned family members and friends. By dialing 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST, callers can connect at no cost one-on-one with knowledgeable StrongHearts advocates who can provide lifesaving tools and… Read More »
Posted in: Minority Health Concerns, Websites
Apr
18
0 comments Tags: American Indian, Native American, Native health
The Notah Begay III Foundation (NB3F) asks for grant applications “from tribes and Native-led organizations across the country that specifically focus on the reduction of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and increase the consumption of healthy beverage alternatives (such as water, breastfeeding, indigenous teas, etc.) for young children (0-8).” Amounts can range between $10,000 and $40,000 for… Read More »
Posted in: Minority Health Concerns, Public Health
Mar
30
0 comments Tags: American Indian, Native American, Native health
The John Hopkins Center for American Indian Health provides financial support for American Indian and Alaska Native scholars, health leaders, and health professionals and paraprofessionals serving tribal communities, who are interested in attending the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health’s Summer and Winter Institute courses at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. 5-Day… Read More »
Posted in: Minority Health Concerns, Scholarships and Grants
Nov
16
0 comments Tags: American Indian, Native American, Native health
Office of Minority Health Resource Center presents Healthy Native Youth: Offering Engaging, Relevant, Effective Health Resources Tuesday, November 22, 2016 2 to 3pm EST Register at https://nnlm.gov/bhic/vs1b HealthyNativeYouth.org is a new one-stop-shop for educators and health advocates who want to expand learning opportunities for American Indian/Alaska Native youth. The site was designed for tribal health educators, teachers,… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Minority Health Concerns, Public Library, Webinars