Bridging Health Disparities: Native American Healthcare Initiatives

Today, Dorothy Gibbons sits down with Jenny Khan, a passionate nurse practitioner and Native American health advocate. Jenny shares her insights on health disparities within the Native American community and emphasizes the need for early screening and awareness, particularly for breast and cervical cancer. 

Hear about the challenges and solutions in providing healthcare access, the importance of tailored awareness programs, and the inspiring work of the Native Healthcare Center in Houston. 

Key Questions Answered

1.What got Jenny Khan interested in healthcare?

2. What is the Native Healthcare Center and what services does it provide?

3. How does the Native Healthcare Center assist underserved populations, especially Native Americans?

4. What is the biggest health program that Native Healthcare Center focuses on?

5. How does the mobile mammography service fit into the work at Native Healthcare Center?

6. What is the role of the Texas Elders Council and the Texas Coalition in Native American healthcare?

7. What myths about health does Jenny encounter in her work?

8. What is the importance of awareness and education in healthcare according to Jenny?

9. What message does Jenny emphasize for patients attending the Native Healthcare Center?

Timestamped Overview

05:14 Native Healthcare: Cancer Screening Services

06:19 Promoting Early Cancer Screening Awareness

12:02 Community Partnerships and Health Events

14:11 Convenience in Healthcare Visits

18:59 Prioritize Personal Health Awareness

22:05 Nostalgic Vicks and Traditional Remedies

24:54 Encourage Open Doctor Communication

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