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Healthy Navajo K'é (Families) podcast is a space where information and resources on Navajo infant, child, adolescent, maternal and overall family health will be shared. This podcast is addressing priorities set in the 2020 Navajo Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment Report on topics such as oral health, prenatal care, breastfeeding, diabetes/obesity. This podcast was sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services through federal funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration, with support from the Navajo Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Partnership between Diné College and Northern Arizona University through federal funding from the National Institute of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences, award number S06GM142121. The views expressed are the sole responsibility of the program staff, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Arizona Department of Health Services or the United States Government. Ahéhee' Thank you!
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Yá’at’ééh and welcome back to the Healthy Navajo K’é podcast. In recognition of April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are deeply honored to host founding members Jolene Holgate, Meskee Yatsayte, and Vangie Randal Shorty, of the Miss and Murdered Diné Relatives Coalition (MMDRC) in today's episode.Tune in as we engage in a conversation about the vital work of the MMDRC, shedding light on their mission, available resources for families whose loved one have gone missing, and strategies for ...
Yá’át’ééh! In today's episode, we are honored to host Barbara Harvey, a senior research program coordinator at the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health (JHCIH). Join us as we delve into the transformative Respecting the Circle of Life (RCL) program, exploring its goals, effectiveness, and impact on Navajo youth. Barbara shares insights into the major health challenges facing Navajo youth and the innovative approaches employed by JHCIH to address these issues. From discussing the cu...
Yá'át'ééh! Welcome to the heart of the Navajo Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Project! Join us on our podcast as we pull back the curtain to introduce the dynamic individuals- Amber-Rose Begay, DeeDee James, & Stacey Litson- driving the innovation and creativity that define our project. Get to know the personalities that bring passion, dedication, and a touch of humor to our collaborative efforts. Expect entertaining and unexpected responses as we delve into fun questions that revea...
Yá’át’ééh! Happy New Year’s Eve! We are happy to announce the final part of the sixth release of our birthing series featuring our special guest, Karla Peaches. Ms. Peaches is a Diné woman, mother, doula, and peer lactation counselor. Her story is released in 3 parts: preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. In this last episode, she will be sharing her postpartum journey after giving birth at home, reflecting on all the resources and people who supported her during her beautiful journey, an...
Yá’át’ééh! We are happy to announce part two of the sixth release of our birthing series featuring our special guest, Karla Peaches. Ms. Peaches is a Diné woman, mother, doula, and peer lactation counselor. Her story will be released in 3 parts: preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. In this episode, she will be sharing her pregnancy journey and what steps she took to have a home birth. We thank Karla for sharing her story and experiences. We hope you enjoy listening to part two and d...
Yá’át’ééh! We are happy to announce the sixth release of our birthing series featuring our special guest, Karla Peaches. Ms. Peaches is a Diné woman, mother, doula, and peer lactation counselor. She tells all about the challeges she faced with being diagnosed with PCOS and navigating the health system to get the best care, the last days with her grandmother, and grief. Her story will be released in 3 parts: preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. We appreciate Karla for sha...
Yá’á’tééh! For the fifth installment of our birthing series, co-hosts DeeDee James and Lexa Ingram interview Sierra Sanchez, a young Coeur D'Alene woman, mother, doula, and peer lactation counselor will be sharing her pregnancy and birthing experiences in this episode. She tells all about her at-home birth, the challenges she faced, and funny moments that stood out to her. We appreciate Sierra for sharing her wonderful stories with us. The purpose of this series is to provide a space for birt...
Yá'át'ééh! In today's episode, co-hosts DeeDee James and Lexa Ingram will talk to a special guest, Koltey Tso. Koltey is a Diné woman, mother, wife, and student. She will share her pregnancy journey battling infertility and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and talk about her birthing experience with her miracle baby. We appreciate Koltey's courage to share her sacred journey with us. This series aims to provide a safe space for birthing families to share their experiences to help other b...
Yá’á’tééh! For the third installment of our birthing series, co-hosts Amber-Rose Begay and Lexa Ingram interview Alyssa Peaches Armendez, a young Diné woman, mother, wife, and small business owner will be sharing her pregnancy with twins and birthing experiences in this episode.We appreciate Alyssa for sharing her beautiful stories with us. The purpose of this series is to provide a space for birthing families to share their experiences to help other birthing families become informed about th...
Yá'át'ééh. Join cohosts DeeDee James and Stacey Litson in a discussion with Navajo Birth Cohort Study's (NBCS) field staff, Maria Welch, to better understand the relationship between uranium exposures and birth outcomes and early developmental delays. The Navajo Birth Cohort Study’s responsibility to the Navajo People is to conduct research while remembering that childbirth is one of the most sacred events for Navajo families. We appreciate your continued support!Check out the NBCS website li...
Join co-hosts Amber-Rose and Lexa Ingram in a discussion with Northern Arizona University Nutrition and Food majors Ramsi Geiser and Samantha Soulsby about the nutrition and health journey and trying to find what works for you. They will be sharing 8 budget grocery shopping tips, budget-friendly meal planning, sharing recipes, and snack ideas including tips for diabetics and prediabetics, how to read a nutrition label, and more. We appreciate your continued support!Check out our social media ...
Yá’áh’tééh! For the second installment of our birthing series, co-hosts Amber-Rose Begay and Lexa Ingram will be interviewing Kiara Tom, a young Diné woman and mother, will be sharing her pregnancy and birthing experiences on this episode. We appreciate Kiara for sharing her beautiful stories with us. The purpose of this series is to provide a space for birthing families to share their experiences to help other birthing families become informed about the ways pregnancy and birthing can happen...
Yá’á’tééh! To kick off our series, Chantal Dominguez, a Diné wife and mother, will be sharing her pregnancy and birthing experiences on this episode. We appreciate Chantal for sharing her beautiful stories with us. The purpose of this series is to provide a space for birthing families to share their experiences to help other birthing families become informed about the ways pregnancy and birthing can happen. Disclaimer: We’d like to let our audience know that these birthing stories...
Guest hosts Shawndeena George and Tressica Johnson with the Navajo NARCH Project at Diné College, interview Dr. Diana Hu, a Pediatrician at Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation and the vaccine coordinator for Navajo Area Indian Health Services. Dr. Hu discusses the importance and benefits of covid vaccinations for children, covid vaccine side affects and risks, and how to discuss vaccines with children. If you have questions about covid or covid vaccines, please call the TCRHCC hotline ...
Diné College students and hosts Timeka Watchman, Crystanna Begay, Wahleah Watson, and Mariah Lee discuss their work in the PUH 299 Special Topics in Public Health course that was part of a research project titled Diné Teachings and Public Health Students Informing Peers and Relatives about Vaccine Education (RAVE). The students took on the role of health messengers and provided COVID-19 vaccine education to their peers and relatives. The students also interviewed two mothers, Kyann Dedman-Cis...
Yá’áh’tééh! In this week’s episode, we invited two special guests, Kimberly and Daili who share their experiences with having a Doula present throughout their pregnancy. Their stories included how they found a Doula in their area, who they reached out to, and why they sought Doula services. We want to thank both Kimberly and Daili for sharing their unique journeys about how Doulas helped them be heard and stay in control throughout their pregnancy. We appreciate your continued supp...
Yá’áh’tééh! In today’s episode, we invited a special guest, Shileah Benally. Shileah is a Full Spectrum Doula and she shares her journey on becoming a Doula, ways to become a Doula, and the important roles of a Doula during pregnancy and birth. We want to honor Doulas and encourage others to utilize Doula services during pregnancy and birthing experience. We appreciate your continued support! Please listen to this podcast episode to listen for a unique code word. Comment the code word un...
Yá’át'ééh! In today’s episode, we invited a special guest Dr. Jennifer Richards with Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Resilience, to discuss Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMADs) and ways to support birthing people who may be affected by this. We appreciate Dr. Jennifer Richards for joining us and sharing her knowledge. To our listeners, we appreciate your continued support! Please listen for the unique code word during the episode. Comment the code word under the flyer for...
Yá’áh’tééh! In honor of National Breastfeeding month, we invited special guest Amanda Singer with the Navajo Breastfeeding Coalition to discuss services the coalition offers in addition to breastfeeding education, challenges, and familial support. A special thanks to Amanda Singer for sharing their experiences and knowledge.Hey listeners, we appreciate your continued support! Please listen to this podcast episode to listen for a unique code word. Comment the code word under the flyer for this...
In this episode, we are continuing to discuss a topic from Season 1, which is to bring awareness to the importance of prenatal care for mothers/birthing people and babies across the Navajo Nation. We invited Dr. Katherine Glaser with Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation to discuss what happens during pregnancy for the birth person and the baby and why it’s important to attend prenatal care appointments.Check out our social media pages! Facebook: @Navajo Maternal and Child He...
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