‘Moccasin Telegraph’ Finds New Life As Source Of Vaccine Information
Once leery of federal health initiatives, Native Americans embrace COVID-19 vaccines as a way to protect communities and families.
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Opinion: Low Vaccination rates In Black and Brown Oregonians Call For Action
Already disproportionately affected by the virus, Black and Brown communities have thus far been receiving vaccines at much lower rates than their white counterparts.
Oregon’s Indian Tribes Experiment with New Mid-Level Dental Providers
Dental health aide therapists are trained to cover 50 procedures that a full dentist can do, helping poorly served native communities increase access. But the dental system in general is plagued by an approach that triages the symptoms of disease rather than preventing and eradicating tooth infections.
Oregon’s Indian tribes are testing a new mid-level dental provider -- a dental health aide therapist -- to close gaps to access that have long plagued the native community.
