Good Medicine

Features

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  Rx for Indian Country: Tribal College Education

  Dina Horwedel

  It is no secret that American Indian populations experience significantly higher rates of disease, including chronic illnesses and their effects.

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  Very Good Medicine: Indigenous Humor and Laughter

  Cynthia Lindquist

  Humor exists in many forms and is essential as a basic human need. Laughter is an instinctive behavior that binds people together through humor and play.

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  Four Legged Healers: Horse Culture as Medicine

  Jessica White Plume

  Horse culture-based healing and wellness efforts all across Indian Country are part of a major movement happening right now. It is a paradigm shift toward natural ways to live well.

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  Connection and Community: Diné College Emphasizes Real-World Experience in Public Health

  Mark Bauer

  The summer program offers students a solid foundation and a hands-on internship in their home community.

Editor's Essay

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  The Medicine Way

  Bradley Shreve

  Tribal colleges and universities are developing new Native-centered healthcare and wellness programs for future generations.

Current Reflections

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  Nursing at Tribal Colleges: A Conversation with Joe McDonald

  Salish Kootenai College’s founding president discusses the importance of nursing programs and why tribal colleges should train healthcare providers for their home communities.

Voices

• Students and Leaders: New Conference Aims for Campus and Community Leadership

  Robin Máxkii

  In response to the increasingly active roles our student peers are seeking in tribal advocacy, and because of the importance of community change coming from within,

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Talking Circle

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  To Empower and Educate: Bringing Native Students into the Healthcare Professions

  Marielle Young

  At Cankdeska Cikana Community College, an introduction to community and public health class empowers students.

Resource Guide

• 27-4 Summer 2016 “Good Medicine” Resource Guide

  Jessica White Plume

  Native Culture, Health, and Education: An Annotated Bibliography

  Below is a listing and description of key sources in the field of health and wellness in Indian Country.

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Research

• The Impact of an Educational Intervention on American Indian Students’ Interest in the Health Professions

  Introduction

  American Indian populations experience decreased health outcomes and a disproportionate disease burden when compared with other ethnic populations in the United States.

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