Healthy Navajo K'é

In this episode, we are continuing to discuss a topic from Season 1, which is  to bring awareness to the importance of prenatal care for mothers/birthing people and babies across the Navajo Nation. We invited   Dr. Katherine Glaser with Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation to discuss what happens during pregnancy for the birth person and the baby and why it’s important to attend prenatal car...

In this episode we kick off Season 3 introducing our new co-host, Stacey Litson and discuss Pride Month, which is acknowledged in June to support and celebrate our LGBTQIA which stands for our lesbian, gay, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual relatives. Hosts Amber-Rose and Stacey discuss the importance of Pride Month and Diné Pride events happening on the Navajo Nation with sp...

Host Amber-Rose discusses World Doula Day with special guests OC Gorman and Krystal Tsosie. OC Gorman is Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula working in the Phoenix area and she shares her journey about becoming a Doula and the important roles of a Doula during pregnancy and birth. Krystal Tsosie is a mother who shares her experience of having a Doula present during her pregnancy and birthing journey. I...

Hosts Amber-Rose and Alyssa discuss the Week of the Young Child with special guests Kimberly Kee and Amanda Williams with Navajo Project I-LAUNCH a project at the Navajo Nation Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. In this episode, we discuss the importance of early education programs in order to meet the needs of young children and their families. Navajo Project I-LAUNCH has a...

Hosts Amber-Rose and Alyssa discuss the topic of HIV/AIDS with special guests Cheryl Cook, Justine Yazzie and Fannie Jackson with Navajo Infectious Diseases Control & Prevention Program under the Navajo Department of Health. In this episode, we discuss HIV/AIDS prevention methods, treatment options and resources that are available on the Navajo Nation in order to honor National Women and Girls...

In order to bring awareness to the rising cases of Syphilis on the Navajo Nation, host Amber-Rose discusses this topic with special guests Rebecca Scranton, Faith Baldwin, and Bree Anderson with Arizona Department of Health Services-STI Control Program and Cheryl Cook and Justine Yazzie with Navajo Infectious Diseases Control & Prevention Program under the Navajo Department of Health. In this...

Hosts Amber-Rose and Shermaine discuss the Azhe'é Bidziil (Strong Fathers) Program with LeDaniel Gishie Jr., Nolan Tsinigine and Tiffany Begay from Johns Hopkins- Center for American Indian Health. The program goal is to "increase economic stability of Native fathers and their families, reduce violence in rural Native communities and increase health relationships and co-parenting in Nati...

In order to bring awareness to the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, hosts Amber-Rose and Alyssa discuss this topic with special guests Delton Francis and Wahaila Begaye from Navajo Nation Department of Behavioral Health and Mental Health Services. In this episode, we discuss the risks of consuming alcohol during pregnancy and how it can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Delt...

A Needs Assessment provides community leaders with a glimpse of local policy, systems, and environmental change strategies currently in place and helps to identify areas for improvement. With this data, communities can formulate a plan for health improvement by creating strategies to make positive and sustainable changes in their communities. In this episode,  host Alyssa will discuss with special...

PRAMS or Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System is a survey that is implemented by Arizona, New Mexico and Utah state PRAMS projects to assess health among mothers before, during and after birth. The Navajo Nation Department of Health uses PRAMS data collected from Navajo women living on and off the Navajo Nation in the three states to assess and guide health health policy and practice. More...

In order to bring awareness to the importance of nutrition and gestational diabetes for mothers and babies across the Navajo Nation, hosts Amber-Rose discusses these topics with special guest Mary Degnan from Tuba City Regional Health Care Center. In this episode, we discuss the information regarding the diagnosis of gestational diabetes, risk factors, and preventional resources for mothers.   Che...

In order to bring awareness to the importance of prenatal care for mothers and babies across the Navajo Nation, we have invited Amber-Rose and Jamie to discuss their experience with prenatal care. In addition to Amber-Rose discussing  prenatal and postpartum care, including traditional birthing with special guest Nicole Gonzalez, a Navajo Nurse-Midwife from the Changing Woman Initiative.  Check ou...

In order to promote and support the wellbeing of lactating and breastfeeding mothers across the Navajo Nation, hosts Amber-Rose, Chassity, and Shermaine discuss these experiences along with special guest Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk. Jasha is the founder of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week and Co-founder of Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective. In this episode, we discuss the challenges, benefits, and resour...

In order to address oral health among mothers and children on the Navajo Nation, we have invited Dr. Nicole Nelson, Charmayne Gene, and Tracilynn Carl. Dr. Nelson  is a dentist at Zuni Comprehensive Health Center and will discuss the importance of oral health care. Charmayne and Tracilynn, both undergrad students and interns with the Dine College Summer Research Enhancement Program (SREP), will di...