Download or read book American Indian Health and Nursing written by Margaret P. Moss, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-12-16 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The average life expectancy of a male born on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota today is 40 years oldóthe lowest life expectancy of all peoples not only in the U.S. but also in the entire Western Hemisphere. Written by and for nurses, this is the first text to focus exclusively on American Indian health and nursing. It addresses the profound disparities in policy, health care law, and health outcomes that affect American Indians, and describes how these disparities, bound into the cultural, environmental, historical, and geopolitical fabric of American Indian society, are responsible for the marked lack of wellbeing of American Indians. American Indian nurse authors, natives of nine unique American Indian cultures, address the four domains of healthóphysical, mental, spiritual, and emotional--within each region to underscore the many stunning disparities of opportunity for health and wellbeing within the American Indian culture as opposed to those of "Anglo" culture. In an era of cultural competency, these expert nurse authors bring awareness about what is perhaps the least understood minority population in the U.S. The text covers the history of American Indians with a focus on the drastic changes that occurred following European contact. Included are relevant journal articles, historical reports, interviews with tribal health officials, and case studies. The book addresses issues surrounding American Indian nursing and nursing education, and health care within nine unique American Indian cultural populations. Also discussed are the health care needs of American Indians living in urban areas. Additionally, the book examines the future of American Indian Nursing in regard to the Affordable Care Act. Key Features: Focuses exclusively on American Indian health and nursing, the first book to do so Written by predominately American Indian nurses Covers four domains of health: physical, mental, spiritual and emotional Highlights nine specific cultural areas of Indian country, each with its own unique history and context Includes chapter objectives, end-of-chapter review questions, and case studies

Download or read book Communities in Action written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.

Download or read book Tribal Health and Medicines written by Aloke Kumar Kalla and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Present Work Is An Attempts To Bring Together The Clinical And Biogenetic Aspects, On One Hand, And The Traditional Cultural Heritage In The Form Of Traditions Medical Systems, On The Other.

Download or read book Healing and Mental Health for Native Americans written by Ethan Nebelkopf and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2004 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the authors highlight the importance of eliminating health disparities and increasing the access of Native Americans to critical substance abuse and mental health services. While most chapters are framed in scientific terms, they are concerned with promoting healing through changes in the way we treat our sick-spiritually, traditionally, ceremonially, and scientifically-whether in rural areas, on reservations, and in cities. The book will be a valuable resource for medical and mental health professionals, medical anthropologists, and the Native health community. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Download or read book A Gathering of Wisdoms written by and published by Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. This book was released on 1991 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIVE AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS, tribal elders, a psychologist, a psychiatrist & a community mental health center administrator have combined traditional Indian & modern mental health knowledge into a unique INDIAN CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE. A GATHERING OF WISDOMS is an outgrowth of an unusual TRIBAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM cooperatively developed between the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, the Upper Skagit Tribe & the Skagit Community Mental Health Center. This book offers thought-provoking discussions, Indian artwork, & a variety of practical materials for use in tribal mental health service delivery, including: *An overview of the mental health status of Indian Tribal Communities, *The relationship between culture & mental health, *Cultural considerations for Indian mental health treatment, *Tribal Mental Health Program policies, procedures, service approaches, record keeping forms, etc., *Tribal Mental Health Training materials, *A resource list for Native American Mental Health work. Tribal & mainstream mental health workers, counselors, psychologists, child welfare workers, substance abuse professionals & educators will all find this book to be a stimulating & practical resource. To order, check to: Swinomish Tribal Community, P.O. Box 388, La Conner, WA 98257. $16.95ea, plus $3ea shipping, trade discounts apply (206) 466-7218.

Download or read book Trends in Indian Health written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Indian Health written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Indian Affairs (1993- ) and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Indian Health Care written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Government Operations. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Sample Tribal Specific Comprehensive Health Plan for the San Carlos Indian Reservation written by United States. Indian Health Service and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Improving American Indian Health Care written by C. William Steeler and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indicators point to continuing lower health status among Native Americans as compared to the general population. Just a decade ago, the mortality rate of Native Americans was 37 percent greater than the rate for the general population, and Native Americans are still more likely to suffer from diabetes, tuberculosis, alcoholism, depression, and suicide. To address the basic health concerns of all Native Americans, this book examines the response of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma to critical medical issues. After 1976, the Cherokee Nation aggressively addressed inadequate levels of health services for tribal members and better coordinated efforts to deal with the health problems of their population. Improving American Indian Health Care shares the Western Cherokee experience so that other tribal governments may adopt or adapt the approaches particularly suitable to their own circumstances.

Download or read book American Indian Health Disparities in the 21st Century written by Cornelius M. Dyke and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equity in health care is a basic human right, yet disparities in health and wellness exist across racial lines. Despite the fact that disparities in Indigenous People’s health are particularly dramatic, they are less well understood. This volume focuses on the American Indian, in whom disparities in health are particularly severe. In a disease-specific format, health disparities in the American Indian are identified and discussed, with an emphasis on causes and solutions. Edited by experts in healthcare disparities, one of whom is a member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe, this book focuses attention on the historically overlooked and underappreciated problem of inadequate healthcare for the American Indian and has relevance for Indigenous People’s health around the world. Of interest to all concerned with equity and inclusiveness in healthcare, it will be essential reading for physicians, public health workers, academics, and Indigenous People worldwide.

Download or read book National Health Care Reform and Its Implications for Indian Health Care written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Indian Affairs (1993- ) and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Indian Health Service written by United States. Indian Health Service and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Impact of Fiscal Year 1982 Budget Reductions on Indian Health Service written by United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Indian Affairs and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006 September 15 2006 109 2 House Report No 109 661 Part 1 written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Indian Health Oversight written by United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Indian Affairs and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reforming the Indian Health Care System written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Indian Affairs (1993- ) and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: