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Native knowledge

American Nurse

The post Native knowledge appeared first on American Nurse. She was in her first semester at the University of Arizona College of Nursing in Tucson and was one… This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Christina Flint-Lowe Serves Veterans, Shares Native American Culture

Daily Nurse

Daily Nurse is proud to name Christina Flint-Lowe our Nurse of the Week for her dedicated service to our Veterans and outreach to local native communities to educate staff about Native American customs and traditions. “I Growing up, they didn’t talk much about being native, but I think part of that was a protective feature.

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Understanding and honoring the needs of Native American elders

American Nurse

Takeaways: Four significant factors compromise care for Native American elders: healthcare disparities, historical trauma, healthcare shortages afflicting rural areas and reservations, and a lack of culturally appropriate care in long-term care facilities. The population of Native seniors continues to increase.

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

over the past two decades, and it is particularly prevalent in American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) communities. deaths per 100,000 Native Americans in 2021, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic — a sharp increase of 33%. Native American woman speaks with her healthcare provider. racial or ethnic group at 42.5

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Native American Healthcare Disparities: Challenges and Solutions

Relias

of citizens identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native relied on Medicaid or other public health insurance, and 14.9% without coverage — Native American healthcare disparities clearly still exist despite efforts to eradicate them. . particularly Native Americans. had no coverage at all. with 34.3% with 34.3%

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Cultural Competency and Disability Awareness for Dental Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

Despite recent progress in overall national health, disparities continue in the incidence of illness and death among African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Alaska Natives, and Pacific Islanders, as compared with the US population as a whole.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

A Native American teacher explains the importance of culture and history to her students. Engage and collaborate with community members, leaders, and organizations, and respect their wisdom, knowledge, and values. Trauma-informed care has many benefits for Native American communities and other marginalized populations.