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native americans
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How two reporters investigated inequities in the liver transplant system
Their investigation showed that Native Americans are less likely to make the liver transplant list than others, despite being at…
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AHCJ celebrates 20 years with conference in the desert
More than 700 people attended Health Journalism 2018, the 20th anniversary celebration of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Reporters, editors, producers,…
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Expanded use of dental therapists on tribal lands gains editorial backing
A recent news package in the Seattle Times detailed the challenges faced by poor Medicaid patients in seeking dental care.…
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Helping Lakota elders with advance care planning
A unique outreach program is helping elders of the Lakota nation to address issues of palliative and end of life…
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Native American death rates top all groups
Death rates among native Americans are high and climbing for men, women and infants, Vanessa Ho reported in the Seattle…