NNACOE NEWS
Tribally directed videos inform, empower, celebrate, foster resilience amid COVID-19
Oregon Health & Science University’s Northwest Native American Center of Excellence has concluded a series of public service announcements about the impact of COVID-19 in tribal communities, with what the production team called “our love letter to you, our community.”
Tribally directed PSAs aim to contain COVID-19
“This project supports the health of Native communities and demonstrates to others how to create culturally relevant public health messaging at a time when we are finally beginning to illuminate the inadequate care of our communities that has persisted over generations,” said Erik Brodt, M.D., associate professor of family medicine and director of the OHSU Northwest Native American Center of Excellence.
NNACoE Releases Brothers PSA
We are all developing tools to battle loneliness and isolation. It is more important than ever to find ways to stay connected this season. Check out how these brothers stay CONNECTED and remind one another they are supported.
Physically distant, together.
PATHWAY TO MEDICINE : JACOB SMITH
“I’ve always had a strong connection to OHSU and Doernbecher,” he said. “It was my dream to learn how to practice medicine at OHSU.” - Jacob Smith
A Portland-Made PSA Helps the Native Community Adapt to COVID-19
With high infection rates among tribal communities, Exercise Safe Sweats aims to keep traditions alive, and elders protected.
Published by Portland Monthly
Written by Eden Dawn
Pandemic magnifies health disparities in Indian Country
“American Indians face more significant health issues than the national average, overcrowded housing, scarce medical resources”
Written by:
Andrew Steinfeldt, M.D., of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.(OHSU)
Allison Empey, M.D., of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. (OHSU)
Partnership encourages Native Americans to pursue health care careers
Northwest universities, health board combat disparities by boosting Native enrollment in health sciences, medical school
Written by:
Franny White, Senior Media Relations Specialist (OHSU)
Behind the Badge: Erik Brodt, M.D.
“Erik Brodt, M.D., is always on the go – whether it’s helping students, treating patients or breaking down barriers for American Indians and Alaska Natives.”
Written by: Tracey Lam, Communications Specialist for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at OHSU