Posts Tagged ‘Native American health’
Michael Bird’s Legacy in Re-shaping Our Public Health Systems
July 5, 2019 – Michael Bird is a familiar face on New Mexico in Focus as a regular contributor to the Line opinion panel segments. But he also has a long history of public health service. He was the first Native American to serve as president of the American Public Health Association. Last year, he…
Read MoreReducing Substance Abuse in Indian Country
May 17, 2019 – Tribal leaders, community members and public health workers are seeking to reduce opioid and substance abuse among Native Americans. Increased use of prescription and non-prescription opioid drugs has reached epidemic levels in the U.S. and has led tribes to coordinate with interested parties to examine prevention efforts, treatment, recovery and laws…
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