Caring for Native American Elders
“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.” – Tia Walker “Respect your elders” – it’s one of those key lessons we’re taught as children. One would hope it holds true in healthcare; that senior patients receive respectful care that allows them dignity and comfort as they […]
Meet our November Nurse of the Month: Erik Heirman
If you’ve worked with Erik Heirman, you know he is a nurse who “gives his whole heart” to his job and his patients, according to leadership. He talked to us about how he became a nurse and why he appreciates his team: “Just having that amount of competency and and teamwork available to us is […]
Join our Circle of Giving Food Drive
If you’ve seen the news, you know that food banks are serving record numbers of people right now. Hunger and food insecurity are affecting more and more households. That’s why Tribal Health is holding a Circle of Giving Food Drive from now through the end of the holiday season. Our food drive will run in two […]
How Libraries, Gyms, and Barber Shops Are Changing Health Disparities
Sometimes population health feels like two trains on a collision course, with rising health disparities hurtling toward a healthcare system that’s bursting at the seams. When it comes to rural and Tribal communities, you can add in a few other factors: long wait times (and often long travel distances) for appointments, provider shortages and sometimes, […]
7 Steps Hospitals Can Take to Resolve Staff Conflicts
It happens all the time: conflict rises up on the hospital floor. A staff nurse resents a travel nurse’s higher hourly wage or signing bonus. Teams disagree on care plans and someone interprets disagreement as disrespect. A new physician thinks of herself as “direct;” her team says she’s brusque and unfriendly. These conflicts play out […]
Announcing the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering
You’ve probably heard the incredible news by now: our founder Dr. John Shufeldt has helped found Arizona State University’s new medical school – the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. In doing so, he has once again changed the game for the healthcare industry. When Medicine and Innovation Collide There’s a saying […]
