Physician Finance: Interview with Dr. Dahle of White Coat Investor
Recently we spoke to Dr. Jim Dahle, an emergency physician and founder of White Coat Investor. Since 2011, he has been guiding physicians into financial success through blog posts, books, courses, podcasts, and other resources. He provides comprehensive financial literacy education on investment strategies, student loan debt, life insurance, physician finance, retirement planning, taxes, burnout […]
Improving Data Quality in Native Communities
Brookings Institution just released a report called “Good Data, Stronger Tribes” on the need for better data collection and utilization for Native American communities. You might recall that we issued our own report on flawed data and Indigenous health a few years ago – so we were intrigued to read their findings. In case you didn’t […]
Beyond the Bedside: Advice to The Next Generation of Nurses
By Whittney LaCroix, President and Chief Nursing Officer of Tribal Health This year brought one of those big life milestones: my oldest son started college to pursue a nursing degree. I am a nurse, my mother was a nurse, and seeing my son carry on the family tradition made me proud, hopeful, and a little […]
Meet our August Nurse of the Month: Khyle Jackson
Meet Khyle Jackson, a dedicated and experienced nurse who’s described as “an integral part of our team. We can’t imagine working without him!” He talked to us about his entry into nursing and why he loves working in Indigenous health. Hi Khyle! So tell us – how did you get into nursing? It kinda […]
Update: Measles Outbreaks in Tribal Nations
2025 has seen the biggest measles outbreak in the U.S since 1992. 165 people have been hospitalized; 3 have died. Most of the 2025 cases involve unvaccinated patients – and unfortunately, Native communities often have lower vaccination rates than the overall U.S. population. There are a few reasons for this and they’re reasons that play […]
Meet our July Nurse of the Month: Kinsie Kruger
“Her commitment to patient advocacy is so impressive” – that’s what we’re told about Kinsie Kruger. She talked to us about her adventures in nursing and ranching, including her dramatic impetus for becoming a nurse. Hi Kinsie! How long have you been a nurse? I graduated with my LPN in 2019, and my RN […]
