3 Tips for Providing Care on Native Reservations
by Cierra George (Navajo) Traveling to Indigenous communities gives healthcare providers an opportunity the chance to learn from diverse cultures and contribute to the well-being of underserved populations. However, providing care on Native reservations requires thoughtful preparation beyond the typical clinical training. Cultural Competency One of the most critical aspects of working in Indigenous […]
Cultural Humility: Why It’s a Healthcare Best Practice
If you read this blog on a regular basis, you’ve heard of cultural competency – being able to work knowledgeably and respectfully with people across different cultures. To many healthcare professionals, it seems logical that learning about a culture will help them build closer patient relationships and make smarter care decisions. And there’s no […]
Culturally Incompetent: 7 Red Flags in Patient Visits
Culturally competent care: it’s a touchstone here at Tribal Health and (hopefully) any facility that serves Indigenous patients. But while there’s intense focus on the practices that support culturally intelligent care, somehow we rarely talk about the inverse. What exactly does cultural incompetence look like? Consider the warning signs patients might detect in a provider […]
