Alaska Tribal Health System - A Model for Rural Healthcare

Join us in learning from Dr. Nora Nagaruk about the ingenuity of the Alaska Tribal Health System and the ways it rises to the challenges of rural healthcare in a culturally integrated manner.

We dedicate this episode to the families and communities impacted by the crash of Bering Air flight #445 on February 6, 2025, in which 10 people died about 30 miles outside Nome, Alaska. A community health aide from a nearby village participated in the search and rescue efforts. We honor community health aides' sacrifices to go above and beyond to help loved ones and strangers in times like these. May the spirit of their compassion reach those still grieving.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the rural Alaska environment and culture, which are the foundation of the Alaska Tribal Health System (ATHS) (“What is a village?”).
2. Describe the need for, and the power of, the role of ATHS Community Health Aide.
3. Appreciate the changes in healthcare outcomes since the ATHS Community Health Aide Program was initiated.

Credits

• Guest: Dr. Nora Nagaruk                                                                                       
• Co-Hosts: Dr. Marianne Parshley, Dr. Molly Southworth                  
• Executive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin                                                             
• Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Maggie Kozman                   
• Senior Producer: Dr. DJ Gaines                                                             
• Managing Producer: Joanna Jain                                                    
• Production Assistants: Clara Baek, Ann Truong                            
• Website/Art Design: Ann Truong                                                             
• Music: Chris Dingman https://www.chrisdingman.com

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