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Nov
23
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What is cultural competency? Like many concepts, there is no one definition. Cultural awareness is a fundamental element in cultural competence. Being aware and conscious of cultural differences and similarities is important but so is the awareness of one’s own culture and recognizing and acknowledging the impact it has on those of other cultures. Our communities are becoming… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy
Nov
16
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The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health have designated this year’s National Rural Health Day, November 19. According to the 2010 census data, about a quarter of the U.S. population resides in rural areas and about 65% of U.S. counties are designated as rural. Many people are drawn to the beautiful landscape, the slower pace, and… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Nov
09
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National Native American Heritage Month (NNAHM) is a time to recognize the accomplishments of this country’s first inhabitants. As the early inhabitants of this great land, the native peoples of North America have their own tribal orientations, language origins, and cultural histories. Today, many healing techniques that are practiced have been adopted from traditions that… Read More »
Posted in: News from NIH
Nov
09
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The PNR has two upcoming webinars this month. The first is PNR Partners which showcases our PNR funded recipients. Thursday, November 12th at 1pm Pacific Time (noon Alaska Time, 2pm Mountain Time), we have Shelley Dougherty, Executive Director for Oregon Pacific AHEC who will tell us about her project, Environmental Health Connection for Rural Oregon Schools, that engaged… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News from Network Members, Training & Education
Nov
05
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Veterans Day is approaching and is a special time to pay tribute to veterans of all wars. These men and women have sacrificed much for the freedoms we all enjoy and for which we are thankful. However, the results of war are often devastating for veterans, their families and eventually we all feel the effects…. Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR