Rural Tribal Health – Resources
Selected recent or important resources focusing on Rural Tribal Health.
Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country
Essay examining efforts of the Tribal Advisory Committee of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to increase tribal practices supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Describes convenings held in 2015 and 2016.
Author(s): Nancy S. Andrade, Marita Jones, Shelley M. Frazier, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 16
Date: 07/2019
Type: Document
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Essay examining efforts of the Tribal Advisory Committee of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to increase tribal practices supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Describes convenings held in 2015 and 2016.
Author(s): Nancy S. Andrade, Marita Jones, Shelley M. Frazier, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 16
Date: 07/2019
Type: Document
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IHS Needs to Improve Oversight of Its Hospitals' Opioid Prescribing and Dispensing Practices and Consider Centralizing Its Information Technology Functions
Reports on a review of Indian Health Service (IHS) hospitals with a focus on opioid prescriptions and dispensing, information technology (IT), and cybersecurity. Identifies deficiencies related to opioid policies and procedures and supports centralizing IHS IT systems.
Date: 07/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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Reports on a review of Indian Health Service (IHS) hospitals with a focus on opioid prescriptions and dispensing, information technology (IT), and cybersecurity. Identifies deficiencies related to opioid policies and procedures and supports centralizing IHS IT systems.
Date: 07/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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Rosebud Hospital: Indian Health Service Management of Emergency Department Closure and Reopening, A Case Study
Examines management of Indian Health Services (IHS) closure of Rosebud Hospital in South Dakota and its reopening to identify lessons learned. Addresses reasons for hospital closure, the impact of the closure, corrective actions taken following its reopening, and issues with sustaining improvements and compliance. Supports developing procedures for temporary emergency department closures and investing in rural workforce recruitment, retention, and training, among other recommendations.
Date: 07/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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Examines management of Indian Health Services (IHS) closure of Rosebud Hospital in South Dakota and its reopening to identify lessons learned. Addresses reasons for hospital closure, the impact of the closure, corrective actions taken following its reopening, and issues with sustaining improvements and compliance. Supports developing procedures for temporary emergency department closures and investing in rural workforce recruitment, retention, and training, among other recommendations.
Date: 07/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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Translating the Interplay: Indigenous Knowledge and Modern Medicine
Video emphasizing the importance of addressing health disparities related to lung cancer, healthcare access, screenings, prevention, and education on clinical trials. Encourages efforts to include Native American communities in screening, disease prevention, and clinical research. Explores ways in which translational science and community-based participatory research can create bonds between researchers and the public.
Date: 06/2019
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Video emphasizing the importance of addressing health disparities related to lung cancer, healthcare access, screenings, prevention, and education on clinical trials. Encourages efforts to include Native American communities in screening, disease prevention, and clinical research. Explores ways in which translational science and community-based participatory research can create bonds between researchers and the public.
Date: 06/2019
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Improving the Health of Alaska Native People Through Use of a Policy Change Model and Capacity Building
Examines efforts by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in 2014-2017 to promote health and wellness through policy, systems, and environmental strategies. Describes a model outlining steps for policy change, including engaging the community, building support, and assessing education and outreach needed for decision makers and the public.
Author(s): Diane Redwood, Kristen Mitchell-Box, Erin Peterson, Ellen Provost
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 16
Date: 05/2019
Type: Document
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Examines efforts by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in 2014-2017 to promote health and wellness through policy, systems, and environmental strategies. Describes a model outlining steps for policy change, including engaging the community, building support, and assessing education and outreach needed for decision makers and the public.
Author(s): Diane Redwood, Kristen Mitchell-Box, Erin Peterson, Ellen Provost
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 16
Date: 05/2019
Type: Document
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Healthy Brain Initiative: Road Map for Indian Country
Report discusses Alzheimer's disease and dementia among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Includes an overview of the disease and details the trends among Native Americans. Provides strategies and resources for tribal communities to provide early diagnosis, treatment, and care for elders with dementia.
Date: 05/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Alzheimer's Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Report discusses Alzheimer's disease and dementia among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Includes an overview of the disease and details the trends among Native Americans. Provides strategies and resources for tribal communities to provide early diagnosis, treatment, and care for elders with dementia.
Date: 05/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Alzheimer's Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The Special Diabetes Program for Indians: Estimates of Medicare Savings
Examines the potential Medicare savings due to the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) efforts in providing diabetes prevention and treatment services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Focuses on diabetes prevalence and end-stage renal disease related to diabetes. Appendix II includes additional information about the SDPI.
Date: 05/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Examines the potential Medicare savings due to the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) efforts in providing diabetes prevention and treatment services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Focuses on diabetes prevalence and end-stage renal disease related to diabetes. Appendix II includes additional information about the SDPI.
Date: 05/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Reducing Cancer Among Native Populations: Models for Research, Prevention, and Treatment
Highlights the work of a cancer researcher, a foundation director, and healthcare provider who are engaging American Indians and Alaska Natives in cancer research, prevention, and treatment.
Author(s): Jenn Lukens
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 05/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Highlights the work of a cancer researcher, a foundation director, and healthcare provider who are engaging American Indians and Alaska Natives in cancer research, prevention, and treatment.
Author(s): Jenn Lukens
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 05/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Health and Health Care for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIANs)
Compares the rates of poverty, job security, insurance coverage, and chronic health needs in the American Indian and Alaska Native populations in the U.S.
Additional links: Infographic, Slides
Date: 05/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Compares the rates of poverty, job security, insurance coverage, and chronic health needs in the American Indian and Alaska Native populations in the U.S.
Additional links: Infographic, Slides
Date: 05/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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NRCNAA: Supporting Those Who Stand in the Gap for Native Elders
Explores the role Title VI coordinators play in supporting the health and wellness of American Indian and Alaska Native elders. Features perspectives from several Title VI coordinators serving tribal communities across the country on the health disparities faced by Native elders.
Author(s): Andrew Herting, Collette Adamsen
Date: 04/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
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Explores the role Title VI coordinators play in supporting the health and wellness of American Indian and Alaska Native elders. Features perspectives from several Title VI coordinators serving tribal communities across the country on the health disparities faced by Native elders.
Author(s): Andrew Herting, Collette Adamsen
Date: 04/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
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