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Discussion to focus on COVID-19 impact on Native American communities

by The Seminole Tribune -

An online townhall discussion about the coronavirus's impact on Native American communities and Indigenous people in the U.S. will be held May 20 at 7 p.m. (ET). Scheduled guests for the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center tele-townhall include Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-N.M.); Faith Spotted Eagle (Native Organizers Alliance, Brave Heart Society, Yankton

COVID-19 testing available in Moore Haven starting May 20

by From Press Release -

MOORE HAVEN –  The Florida Department of Health in Glades County will provide free COVID-19 testing starting May 20 by appointment only. Residents of Glades County can make an appointment by calling the Glades County Health Department at (863) 946-0707. Testing will be done at the health department, 1021 Health Park

Why COVID-19 is decimating some Native American communities

by The Seminole Tribune -

By Timothy M. Smith American Medical Association Native American populations face many of the same challenges as the larger U.S. population during the COVID-19 pandemic, including lack of ready access to testing and shortages of personal protective equipment. But the added burdens of chronic disease and persistent underfunding of American Indian health

Diné doctor honored

by From Press Release -

Dr. Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz (Courtesy photo) TULSA, Okla. — Dr. Tarajean Yazzie-Mintz (Diné), founder and principal consultant at First Light Education Project and former vice president for program initiatives at the American Indian College Fund in Denver, Colorado, has been named the 2020 Brock Prize in Education Innovation Laureate. Dr. Yazzie-Mintz has committed

NIHB postpones Tribal Public Health Summit

by From Press Release -

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Due to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Directors and CEO of the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) announced March 11 that the 2020 National Tribal Public Health Summit, scheduled for March 17-20 in Omaha, Nebraska, has been being postponed to a

A guide to preventing coronavirus

by The Seminole Tribune -

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers these guidelines for coronavirus (COVID-19): Know how it spreads• There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).• The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.• The virus is thought to spread mainly from

Tribes consulted on speedy, fair distribution of COVID-19 funding

by Damon Scott -

The Indian Health Service held a conference call with tribal leaders this week to talk about the best way to get COVID-19 funds into the hands of tribes. (Image: IHS Facebook ) Indian Health Service (IHS) officials held a consultation call with tribal leaders regarding COVID-19 funds for Indian Country late on March

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