Health Education
The following links provide information on various programs and resources that promote Health
Education among American Indian and Alaska Natives:
NIWHRC Health Education Publications and Media
Here you will find information regarding Cardio Health, Lupus, Osteoporosis and Breast and
Cervical Cancer education. We have PowerPoints, brochures, and DVDs/Videos available for the
cost of shipping and handling.
Native C.I.R.C.L.E.
is a resource center, within the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, which provides cancer-related
materials.& These materials may teach prevention, detection, treatment or all three. Brief
summaries of these materials are available here.
This website provides basic information about the Indian Health Service Health Education Program
that encourages a partnership with American Indian/Alaska Natives that results in American Indians
and Alaskan Natives becoming active participants in the improvement of their health status.
Believing that many of the health problems found in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities
are the result of behavior and lifestyle choices, the Health Education program is committed to an
emphasis on wellness through health promotion and disease prevention.
Keeping the Circle Strong Presentations, Albequerque, NM., June 9-11, 2008
The National Indian Women's Health Resource Center hosted a two and a half day national conference
in Albuquerque, NM June 9-11, 2008.
Click Here for Conference Materials