Deb StarnesApr 122 minConnections: Using Our Past to Build Our FutureIn order to better serve the needs of American Indian youth ages 6 to 24, IHCRC began a redesign and reinvigoration of its youth programs...
Deb StarnesMar 211 minCaring for our AdolescentsIn spring of 2020, IHCRC's Behavioral Health Department had a waiting list of more than 60 youth. Additionally, staff had begun to...
Deb StarnesMar 31 minThe Unsung Heroes of IHCRCTucked away in a hallway rarely traveled by patients or staff are the hard working staff known as Patient Benefit Coordinators. We prefer...
Deb StarnesFeb 31 minProtecting Our EldersTen percent of IHCRC's annual patient population are ages 65 and up. Another 1,500 are ages 55 to 64. According to the U.S. Census, 14.2%...
Deb StarnesJan 241 minA Guide for American Indian and Alaska Native Families During QuarantineWhen part of a routine, children can develop relationships with those they interact with during those activities, and it can help support...
Stacie NuttJan 124 minPeople.The last two years have been all about separating ourselves from… you know… people. Other people. Those people. Them. As much as I want...
Deb StarnesAug 16, 20212 minCelebrating 45 Years with Carmelita SkeeterCarmelita began her career at IHCRC in 1976 when she helped survey residents to assess health needs of the local urban Indian population....
Elena Gore, MS, LPCJun 14, 20213 minTransgender and Gender IdentityMost of us have heard about transgender people in the news recently, with multiple celebrities coming out and also multiple states...
Elena Gore, MS, LPCJun 7, 20212 minTwo SpiritTwo Spirit people have existed in the American Indian culture for centuries. But what exactly does Two Spirit mean?
AD Hopkins, MD MPHApr 1, 20211 minWhen Can My Child Get a COVID-19 Shot?With COVID-19 here to stay for the foreseeable future, many parents are left wondering how to protect their children. Schools are...
Deb StarnesFeb 16, 20211 minSNOW DAYIHCRC will be closed February 16th due to weather. Stay safe and warm!
Jesicah Gilmore, MDFeb 1, 20212 minShot or NotGoing into 2020, none of us knew what it was going to be like. Maybe you had plans like a vacation or graduation, a new job or a wedding....
First Nations Development InstituteNov 24, 20204 min4 Reasons to Rethink Your NovemberAt First Nations, we always put Native communities first – every day and with every opportunity. But for many people outside Indian...
Jacquelyn Nickel MS, RDN, LDOct 30, 20201 minCircle of Blue: Pre-DiabetesA diagnosis of pre-diabetes can be confusing and scary but what is pre-Diabetes? A diagnosis of pre-diabetes means that your blood sugar...
Alyson Sparkman, LMSWApr 23, 20202 minYou Are Not AloneWhile the fear of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, there is fear that cases of domestic violence will also be on the rise....
Deb StarnesApr 9, 20202 minGrowth and Harmony Found in the GardenNational Gardening Day is April 14th, and my hope for all of us is that we find and nourish growth and harmony through a partnership with th
Deb StarnesJan 3, 20202 minCall Me Dr……..or NotWe all have problems and people are always willing to help. However, getting advice from a friend is not the same as counseling or therapy.
Deb StarnesDec 10, 20192 minAnxious About the Holidays? Parties. Family. Money problems. Lack of time. All of these things cause stress and anxiety during the holidays. Often times we think...
Deb StarnesNov 21, 20192 minWhen Holidays Aren’t Merry and BrightTidings of comfort and joy. Be of good cheer. Have a holly jolly Christmas. May your days be merry and bright. It is the season of...