by Alya Wilkinson-Hayat | Apr 16, 2021 | Announcements, Covid, Health Disparities, Healthcare, Home Page, Native American Health
With the rollout of approved COVID-19 vaccines, there is hope that herd immunity can put the country on track to establishing pre-pandemic normalcy. As of April 15, 24% of the US population and 64% of those 65 and older had been fully vaccinated.[1] While rates vary...
by Dave Shaffer | Feb 1, 2021 | Announcements, Healthcare, Native American Health
Arc Health is delighted to announce our merger with Pinnacle Emergency Medical Group (PEMG). Through this strategic combination, we will expand the reach of compassionate and high-quality medical care to Native American and other rural, underserved communities. ...
by Featured Authors | Dec 11, 2020 | Covid, Health Disparities, Native American Health
Authored by Connie Chan, Arc Health Intern One of the most effective ways to prevent chronic illnesses is eating a healthy diet filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, this option is not available to everyone. Over 25% of all Native Americans suffer...
by Bridget Garland | Oct 23, 2020 | Climate Change, Health Disparities, Native American Health
With an ongoing pandemic, a revolution calling for racial justice, and a critical upcoming Presidential election, it was trying for millions of people to wake up to a gray and ominous blanket of smoke encasing West Coast cities and towns. In late-July, massive... by Phuoc Le, MD | Mar 17, 2020 | Covid, Health Disparities, Native American Health
Authored by Phuoc Le, MD, Connie Chan, and Brooke Warren Since the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020, we have been changing our daily lives to protect the highest-risk populations: older adults and people with...
by Sam Aptekar | Mar 13, 2019 | Native American Health
Part of a series on the structural determinants of health disparities affecting the most underserved communities. Authored by Phuoc Le, MD and Sam Aptekar Most will be surprised to learn that American Indians and Alaska Natives represent the only populations in...