2021 AAP Guidelines for Native American Children
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” — Frederick Douglass Children in Tribal communities can start off life from a disadvantaged position. 39 percent of them live in poverty, which is nearly double the rate for the total U.S. population. But poverty isn’t the only issue; these children face a […]
Critical Care Spotlight: Dr. Spence
Today we’re profiling one of our most interesting critical care physicians – Dr. Peter Spence. A Florida resident, Dr. Spence has practiced medicine for 13 years. “I was initially attracted to medicine for the intellectual challenge and service to others,” he said. “The human body doesn’t always follow all the rules. It’s a worthwhile endeavor. […]
Tribal EM Critical Care Demand Soars in Response to COVID-19 Delta Variant
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Aug. 10, 2021) – Tribal EM announced a rapid expansion of their critical care response training (CCRT) program in response to a dramatic rise in COVID-19 infections in Native American communities. The Tribal healthcare consulting and staffing leader was originally awarded a contract to provide onsite clinical education to staff at Indian Health […]
The Benefits of Medical Scribes – and Why We’re Hiring Them
Here’s a scenario to think about. The medical office front desk receptionist calls your name. You walk into your exam room to find it empty. You wait in silence for the physician to come in – and after 10 minutes, he does but he seems to be in a rush. He rarely looks at your […]
The Positive Legacy of COVID-19
It seems almost hubristic to say it, but we’ve made some progress in the COVID-19 pandemic this year. Obviously we’re still dealing with infections and new variants; plenty of people still refuse the vaccine. And no doubt we’ll deal with the crisis fallout for years to come, including treating long-haulers and (ideally) rectifying the factors that placed certain groups at high risk. But it can’t be denied that the pandemic inspired some much-needed innovation. In […]
Our New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
It’s been more than a year since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis – what Caste author Isabel Wilkerson called a “psychic break” in our nation’s consciousness. Since then, many organizations have launched new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs to elevate their workforce cultures. Others expanded their existing initiatives to amplify marginalized voices. […]
