Monday, February 8, 2016 – Telemedicine for Native America?
People living in rural areas often struggle to get adequate health care because of the distance and access to medical care. Telemedicine uses a variety of technologies to serve patients in need of medical care. Have you ever connected with your doctor using a computer?
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 — Parent Bereavement
There may be no way to fully get over the death of a child. It’s a whole other world of grieving that lasts a lifetime. What makes the pain bearable? Is there ever complete healing after a child dies? What can friends and loved ones on the outside do to support bereaved parents?
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 – Hoop Dance
Hoop dance is a colorful form of storytelling through dancing with hoops. Dancers can use as many as 50 hoops with intricate moves that combine skill and grace. The Heard Museum will hold the World Championship Hoop Dance Competition. What does it take to be a hoop dance champion?
Thursday, February 11, 2016 — There’s a T-shirt for that
Whether you’re looking for something tacky, funny, beautiful or thought-provoking, there’s a T-shirt for it. Do you have a “F.B.I. Fry Bread Inspector” T-shirt? How about a “Fighting Terrorism Since 1492” T-shirt? What’s your favorite T-shirt?
Friday, February 12, 2016 – Problems with Indian Health Service
Services and conditions at Indian Health Service facilities in the Great Plains area are “simply horrifying and unacceptable,” U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs said at a hearing last week. We’ll discuss the issues some IHS facilities are having and what solutions patients and communities leaders want.
