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American Indian/Alaska Natives and Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious health problem for American Indian/Alaska Natives in the U.S. American Indian/Alaska Native women suffer more from diabetes compared to all other women. American Indian/Alaska Na... Details >
National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
American Indian/Alaska Natives Women's Health
This section links to information about many aspects of American Indian/Alaska Natives women's health. Health topics include cancer, infant deaths, mental health, overweight and obesity, suicide, and ... Details >
National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for American Indian and Alaska Native Families
This publication provides information and encouragement to American Indian and Alaska Native women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also provides frequently as... Details >
National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Diabetes Epidemic Among American Indians and Alaska Natives
This fact sheet provides information about diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives.... Details >
National Diabetes Education Program
Eagle Books: Stories about Growing Strong and Preventing Diabetes
In the series of four Eagle Books, wise animal characters share important messages with young children about how to lead healthier lives through physical activity, healthy eating, and learning about w... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Among Native Americans
This fact sheet describes the scope of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) among Native American populations, discusses the reasons why FASD is a problem in these populations, as well as what is b... Details >
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Resource List – American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian
This list provides Native families, providers, and community members with information, resources, and services related to the prevention and treatment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) availa... Details >
SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
Getting Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs: Information For American Indians And Alaska Natives
Social Security and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are working together to get you extra help with your prescription drug costs. If you have limited income and resources, you may be ab... Details >
Social Security Administration
Guidelines for Nurturing Culturally-Healthy Youth  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The following guidelines address issues of concern in the application of traditional child-rearing and parenting practices in nurturing culturally-healthy youth in the contemporary world. The guidelin... Details >
Alaska Native Knowledge Network
Guidelines for Preparing Culturally Responsive Teachers for Alaska's Schools  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The following guidelines address issues of concern in the preparation of teachers who will be expected to teach students from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive and educationally healthy w... Details >
Alaska Native Knowledge Network

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