Knowledge Center
JHCIH has become a leader in health communications materials by working the intersection of world class research and grassroots work with Indigenous communities. Our subject experts inform evidence-based communications materials in multimedia formats, driven by the needs identified by Indigenous community members.
Our process
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we worked with a Tribal Advisory Board (TAB) made up of community representatives from across the U.S. representing 12 different tribes and 10 organizations. The TAB directed us towards the most urgent needs and vetted materials before finalizing. Through a joint effort to distribute through the TAB network and Center social media channels, we support communities nation-wide (see “Reach” for details).
Reach
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our Health Resource Library and social media channels have become a trusted source of information. Our social media pages have reached over 1.3 million users. Our network of partners across Indian Country includes IHS facilities and tribal health programs which share resources both online and in print.
Follow the 3 W’s: Wear a Mask, Wash your Hands, Watch your Distance (45 sec)
45 second COVID-19 radio recording. Credit: Olivia Trujillo, Diné, voice artist….
People Who Don’t Feel Sick Can Still Spread Coronavirus (45 sec)
45 second COVID-19 radio recording. Credit: Olivia Trujillo, Diné, voice artist….
COVID-19 Testing in Schools
Focus area(s):
Chronic Disease Prevention
Infectious Disease Prevention
Minnesota Chippewa Elder Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination
Gladys Averill, an elder of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe talks about her experience during COVID-19 pandemic and what sh…
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
Building Vaccine Confidence to Increase Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines IHS ECHO
This webinar helps us to understand the role of community health representatives (CHRs) in building vaccine confidence a…
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
Navajo Nation Vaccine Postcard
This material is for Navajo Nation community members. The second page provides a Navajo translation of information. Many…
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
Vaccine Postcard Editable
This material can be downloaded and customized to fit your community. On the second page, add in local resources for com…
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
Vaccine Postcard
This material can be downloaded and customized to fit your community. On the second page, add in local resources for com…
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
KGLP Podcast Interview Tribal Voices from the Pandemic February 18, 2021
Tribal Voices from the Pandemic is a series of panel discussions with Native leaders that is a collaboration between COR…
Focus area(s):
Chronic Disease Prevention
Infectious Disease Prevention
COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A Social Media Toolkit
The COVID-19 Vaccine Question and Answer Social Media toolkit contains 8 graphics with accompanying social media message…
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
