Native American healthcare

Carla Peperzak, who helped Jews during World War II, and Patricia Whitefoot, an advocate for Indigenous women, will be honored at events later this year.

Native American students pursuing healthcare careers will have new professional development opportunities with the establishment of WSU’s chapter of the Association of Native American Medical Students.

Events hosted throughout November will range from meals centered on traditional ingredients to talks and film screenings about the cultures and histories of regional Tribes and Native Nations.

Numerous events — from dances and dinners to book readings and workshops — will be taking place across the WSU system in the weeks to come in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

By Terren Roloff, WSU Spokane SPOKANE, Wash. – A distinguished physician researcher has been named director of a new program at Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane to improve community health in underserved populations and geographic regions.

SPOKANE – High school students from 12 Native American western tribes will learn about health sciences and Native American health care issues June 22-28 during the 13th annual Na-ha-shnee Native American Summer Institute.   WSU is sponsering the the weeklong institute and 18 high school students.   Coursework will addresses the history, culture and health […]