Healthy Navajo K'é

Healthy Navajo K'é (Families) podcast is a space where information and resources on Navajo infant, child, adolescent, maternal and overall family health will be shared. This podcast is addressing priorities set in the 2020 Navajo Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment Report on topics such as oral health, prenatal care, breastfeeding, diabetes/obesity. This podcast was sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services through federal funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration, with support from the Navajo Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Partnership between Diné College and Northern Arizona University through federal funding from the National Institute of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences, award number S06GM142121. The views expressed are the sole responsibility of the program staff, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Arizona Department of Health Services or the United States Government. Ahéhee' Thank you!

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World Doula Day (Part 1)

April 12, 2022 • Season 2 • Episode 7

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. In this episode, we want to honor Doulas and encourage others to utilize Doulas services during their pregnancy and birthing experience. World Doula Day is recognized on March 22.

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This podcast was sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services through federal funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration, with support from the Navajo Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Partnership between Diné College and Northern Arizona University through federal funding from the National Institute of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences, award number S06GM142121. The views expressed are the sole responsibility of the program staff and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Arizona Department of Health Services or the United States Government.