Health Education and COVID-19: Stories from the field
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Health Education and COVID-19: Stories from the field Indian Health Service, Health Education Program Navajo Nation, Health Education Program Phoenix Area Office, IHS, Health Education Program Hopi Health Care Center, Health Education February 2, 2021
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Health Education and COVID-19:Stories from the field
Indian Health Service, Health Education ProgramNavajo Nation, Health Education Program
Phoenix Area Office, IHS, Health Education ProgramHopi Health Care Center, Health Education
February 2, 2021
IHS Health Education Program
Supports educators working in AI/AN communities with health information knowledge, tools and strategies for improving health status. Focus areas include:
• Health promotion and disease prevention measures
• Holistic/cultural approach to health and wellbeing
• Building decision making skills
• Evidence-based practices
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Resources for Native American CommunitiesCDC Tribal ToolkitIHS COVID-19 Resources The 3 W’s
CDC Daily Activities & Going OutModerna & Pfizer-BioNTech Factsheets (UIHI)UIHI COVID-19 Vaccine Poster Series
Navajo Nation Department of Health
Health Education and COVID-19: Stories from the Field
Philene S. Herrera, Health Program ManagerHealth Education Program/Division of Public Health and HIV/Navajo Infectious Diseases Control & Prevention Program(928) 871-6258
What we do
How Did We Get Started
Outreach/Special Events
▪ Delivered Essential Supplies
▪ Contact Tracing
▪ Drive Up COVID-19 Testing
▪ Drive-up Flu Vaccinations
Challenges
▪ Lack of PPE’s
▪ Public anxiety
▪ Lack of manpower & equipment to support PODS
▪ Slow response to vaccinate NN essential employees
▪ Physical labor & mental stress
▪ Weather conditions
▪ Outreach to families from no mans land
▪ Rural outreach, homes off the grid
Best Practices
Navajo Language
Community Partners
Daily Command Briefings/Team Work
Social Distancing, Masks, Avoid Crowds
Sanitizing & Disinfecting
Social Media Platforms
Consistent Messaging
Community Mitigation ZOOM Training
Survivor Stories
Health Educators FRONT LINE HEROS
Navajo Health Education Frontline Heroes
What we did
Tele Health ContactTracing
Deliveries PublicEducation
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Phoenix Area Health EducationTaryn WatsonHP/DP & Health Education Consultant Area Urban Coordinator
Hopi Health Care Center Health EducationPublic Health Educator(928) 737-6037
Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) Health Education
HHCC COVID-19 Hotline – address question related to COVID-19, Vaccine, Access to testing, Coordination to Tribal resources
House Calls Radio Show – weekly health education with subject matter experts sharing in-depth knowledge with community
Public Service Announcements with the Hopi Tribal Health Authority and updates to community about mitigation strategies
Health Education:
COVID-19 hotline est. (March 18th). 2,383 total calls from March 18th – Dec 31s t 2020 87 house calls radio show COVID-19 mitigation programming; themes: clinical, personal, essential & youth perspectives
CDC and IHS HQ sharing story with colleagues across Indian Country CDC and tribal nations, working with the Crow Tribe of Montana.
Coordination / Collaboration w/ the CDCCoordination / Collaboration w/ village CSA’sParticipation in: virtual town hall meetings & social media PSA’s6 LOMAQATSI Newsletters highlighting COVID safety precautions
HHCC COVID-19 Hotline: provide health education, prevention and precautionary measures to the community
Stay current with government, state and local recommendations along with COVID-19 related trainings for increased customer service.
Communicate with the communityListen to concerns
Provide education
Practice cultural competencyDispel myths
Coordinate Clinical Care & Service
Link to local resourcesMedication refills, coordinate chronic medical conditions, mental health
Route calls for donations
EmpowerHelp individuals and families recognize needs and advocate for themselves
Reducing anxiety and stress related to COVID-19
For more information:
Michelle Archuleta: [email protected] S. Herrera: [email protected] Leslie: [email protected] Watson: [email protected]
