Native American and Sober: Part 2
Last week, we talked to Lee Yaiva (Hopi), CEO of Scottsdale Recovery Center, about barriers to recovery for Native Americans. In Part 2 of our interview, Lee offers unique insights into the solutions that support Native American sobriety and success. Lee, you mentioned the importance of cultural competence for providers. What does that look like […]
Undercounted and Underserved: Data Reporting and Tribal Healthcare
“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.” ~ Sherlock Holmes via Arthur Conan Doyle We’re lucky enough to live in a golden age of data. Across industries, data doubles as a treasure map, steering company ships to insight gold – in theory. But when data is flawed or missing, the ship […]
Part 2: Interview with Travel Nurse 101
Last week, we talked to travel nurse influencer Brandy Pinkerton from Travel Nurse 101 about mental health. Today, we’re sharing her advice for nurses on managing their money – from retirement planning to lifestyle creep. Brandy, what are some typical spending/saving issues for nurses and other healthcare professionals? Spending and saving issues for nurses and […]
Clinical Corner: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Indigenous Health
By Thomas Barrows, MD FACEP We face plenty of difficulties in running our emergency department. We’re often resource challenged. It’s easy to name off all the things we don’t have: we don’t have an ICU, we don’t have an OR, we usually don’t have OB/GYN coverage, we can’t admit dialysis patients. The list goes on […]
Clinical Corner: Rabies and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Guidelines
by Brian Gallagher The warm summer night air and its cool gentle breeze are begging you to head outside after dinner for a walk. As you begin your leisurely stroll through the neighborhood, a dog bounds out from another yard and startles you. Surprised, your instinct is to run – but as you turn, […]
4 Barriers to Behavioral Health in Native Communities
April is Mental Health Awareness Month – which makes this a good time to remember that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. Behavioral health issues and substance misuse are as common as many other health conditions – but the stigma around mental illness, and the paucity of related resources, suggest […]
