Dealing with the Obesity Crisis in Underserved Communities
Obesity kills 300,000 Americans annually – and more than half of the world’s population will be overweight or obese by 2035, according to a recent report. While many people think of obesity as an aesthetic concern, it carries a high clinical and economic cost. A 2022 Bipartisan Policy Center report found 2020 obesity costs hit $248 billion in annual […]
New Year, New Perspectives: Reflection with Gratitude in Native Healthcare
by Darren J. Crowe (Western Shoshone/Sicangu Lakota), MBA-Health Care Management As the 2024 year ends, I am reminded of the countless moments and colleagues that have shaped my experiences serving in the variety of progressive leadership roles I have accepted over the course of my healthcare career. Let me share why I am grateful […]
Setting Goals: A Key to Productivity and Happiness
by Jed Rudd If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. – Albert Einstein As every season turns and turns, we eventually hit a key demarcation of time: the end of a calendar year. We made up time. I get it – time is a […]
Our top 10 stories of 2024
Looking for something to read over winter break? Below are some of our stories that capture up the most attention in 2024 – stories on the cost of Native healthcare, nurses and Code Lavender, veteran’s health, breast cancer, a new recovery center for Native women, and much more. #1. Darren Crowe, MBA (Western Shoshone/Sicangu […]
Meet Nick Viazanko, Our December Nurse of the Month
Nick Viazanko hasn’t been with Tribal Health long, but he’s already won the hearts of our team. Says Zoe Sanabria, RN, “Nick exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated and passionate nurse. His unwavering positivity and enthusiasm inspire me; his persistence and commitment to excellence ensure that he consistently goes above and beyond in […]
Holiday Stress and Your Mental Health
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Well, according to Bing Crosby. But while many people love the festivities of the winter holidays, this time of year can evoke melancholy or stress for others. The nights are longer; many of us are desperately trying to close out end of year projects, attend or […]
