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SD's Native Population Sees 'Double Whammy' of Health Barriers

Source
Public News Service
Date
Dec 31, 2024
Summary
Highlights challenges in healthcare access for American Indian and Alaska Natives in South Dakota. Notes that underfunding of the Indian Health Service, historic discrimination, and rural-specific challenges lead to health disparities for South Dakota tribes.
Tagged as
Access · American Indian or Alaska Native · Culture and cultural competency · Funding · Health disparities · South Dakota