Johns Hopkins opens center to promote Indigenous health

RAPID CITY, S.D.-The statistics are alarming. The life expectancy for Native Americans is more than two decades lower than for non-Indigenous citizens, and often the causes are preventable.

In an effort to help combat health disparities, the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health is bringing Native-focused health care to Rapid City, S.D. Great Plains Native Health Hub blends traditional and modern medical approaches, all while centering Indigenous values and knowledge systems.

Dr. Donald Warne, co-director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, believes that creating a safe and...

 
 
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