Discusses an approach that was developed for bridging cultures to facilitate the interaction of non-Natives with traditional healers.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Arizona, 2014.

Explores the logic, theory, assumptions, and goals of Transcultural Nursing Theory.

Authors stress that there is a need for interdisciplinary and collaborative community-centered approaches to research and healthcare programming in Indigenous communities. Article notes that transdisciplinary research is one of the three core values of the Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health, and stress the relevance of the social determinants of health.

Looks at health services transfer, integrated community-based health services and self government and policy summaries. Handbook 2: The Health Services Transfer Handbook 3: The New Environment

Describes elements of the Community Health Plan (CHP) as well as the process, procedures and policies for transfer. Handbook 1 - An Introduction to Three Approaches Handbook 3 - The New Environment

Demonstrates ways social workers can acknowledge cultural values when addressing partner violence.

Agreement between Aboriginal leaders, federal and provincial governments signed November, 2005. Goals included extending life expectancy, reducing suicide, diabetes and infant mortality.

Looks at the formation of the First Nations Health Council, First Nations Health Directors Association, and the First Nations Health Authority and identifies issues that need to be addressed in order for the tripartite system to function effectively.

Looks at ways for First Nations people to access traditional healers while following bureaucratic protocols.

Discusses approaches taken by the College of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan to create and implement a program aimed at building a local Indigenous health professional workforce.

Results of a study to evaluate implementation of a preventative lifestyle modification program, aimed at a reduction in disease incidence through weight loss, diet change, and increased physical activity.

Aim of the paper is to increase interest relating to topics regarding the translation of research tools for use in health research on Aboriginal peoples.

Contends that Western approaches to trauma and evidence-based approaches have limited application in Indigenous communities. Duration: 5:34:05.

"A Resource for Service Organizations and Providers to Deliver Services That are Trauma-Informed." 2nd edition.

Screening tool used with 23 men looked at head and neck injuries over the life-course and included age, alteration of consciousness, medical treatment and symptoms. Participants were also asked about impacts on day-to-day living. Results indicate the need for screening by the Department of Corrections and culturally appropriate treatment.

Discusses a conference which provides information for participants in improving health and behavioral health care.

Article provides common sense treatment recommendations for primary health care providers in the Australian Outback.

Reviews existing research of alcohol and illicit drug treatments and looks at two integrated treatment programs for Aboriginal women, New Choices and Sheway.

Describes a range of treatments for mental health problems but cautions that all therapies have not been studied sufficiently on Native Americans.

Looks at quality of treatment for myocardial infarction in northern Norway between 2012-2014/15.

On discharge, patients and therapists completed questionnaire rating self-defined ethnicity, how ethnicity was perceived by others, and use of language in variety of situations.

Discusses response for culturally appropriate mental health services in relation to the treaty and outcomes expected by Maori and health workers.

Argues that diabetes should be considered a major public health problem among young American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Shows that there have been improvements in hospitalization trends but concludes that this population still has a higher infectious disease burden than the general population.

Concludes that trained benefits counselors at tribal clinics can substantially increase third-party insurance coverage among patients.

Looks at policies and recommendations to facilitate local tribal programs uniquely designed to promote spiritual and cultural traditions.

Describes culturally sensitive programs being delivered to Indigenous Australians to improve wellness and enhance familiarity with the health care system.

Article describes the presence and prevalence of discrimination based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental health, and other factors in social work education and in social work practice. Authors also discuss the backlash they experienced for their implementation and/or support of different equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) programs.

Concludes that tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a significant health problem and requires vigilance and collaboration among states, the federal government and TB control programs.

Contends that colonialism contributes to the high number of undiagnosed and untreated individuals with tuberculosis in Nunavut.

Discusses links between attempted eradication of TB with the social conditions that allow the disease to thrive. Chapter 4 from : Multiplying and Dividing: Tuberculosis in Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand edited by Judith Littleton, Julie Park, Ann Herring and Tracy Farmer. Scroll down to page 43 to read chapter.

Looks at the epidemiology of TB, type and extent, treatment and prevention. Concludes with recommendations for controlling the disease.

Study analyzes data collected on Tuberculosis (TB) in North America in order to reveal long term trends surrounding infection rates, HIV coinfection rates, and incidence rates among different ethnicities.

Highlights several factors including inability of government and church to protect children and the conflict between economics of running the schools and medical personnel. Chapter 10 from: Multiplying and Dividing: Tuberculosis in Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand edited by Judith Littleton, Julie Park, Ann Herring and Tracy Farmer. Scroll down to page 113 to read chapter.

Advocates that nurses need to be informed when to take the appropriate measures to limit the spread of the disease.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of New Mexico, 2003.

Episode 51: Larry Krotz discusses Diagnosing the Legacy: The Discovery, Research, and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes in Indigenous Youth. Duration: 25:49

Two historians discuss their new book, which is a case study of the death of Brian Sinclair in a hospital emergency room while awaiting care: Structures of Indifference. Episode 64: part of Pledge-o-Rama 2018. Duration: 49:04

Looks at the history of the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress and where it is today.

Looks at a ways in which diverse perspectives might work together to answer questions about the health of Indigenous people and communities.

Republished from Trahant Reports, May 3, 2017.

Case-control study conducted in Manitoba revealed that breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing the disease.

Extensive resource providing links to jobs and scholarships, nationwide programs and initiatives, medical and professional programs, and resources for IHS management.

Guide answers questions about use, safety, who performs the scans and how, fetal sex determination and other uses.

Social Welfare Thesis (Ph.D.)--Brandeis University, 2001.

Examines the results of combining two registries from Murmansk County and Norway and Archangelsk County to address the gap from defects not detectable at birth like hearing and mental illness and physicians improper recording.