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 2)

September 14, 2022 • Diné College and Northern Arizona University • Season 3 • Episode 5

Yá’áh’tééh! In today’s episode, we invited a special guest, Shileah Benally. Shileah is a Full Spectrum Doula and she shares her journey on becoming a Doula, ways to become a Doula, and the important roles of a Doula during pregnancy and birth. We want to honor Doulas and encourage others to utilize Doula services during pregnancy and birthing experience.

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This podcast episode was in partnership with Rolanda’s yarn! Please check out this incredible native artist on Instagram. You can find handcrafted crocheted items such as scarves, earrings, plush animals, and other handmade crafts you may be interested in purchasing. Please support small native artists! You can also find their username on our flyer for this episode podcast on our social media page.

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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.