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.
Breastfeeding is Cultural Medicine
Social media toolkit celebrating #IndigenousMilkMedicineWeek and the many ways breastfeeding nourishes your baby’s min…
Measuring Your Risk for COVID-19
Social media toolkit with COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool to measure risk of getting sick with COVID-19 during everyday ac…
Focus area(s):
Chronic Disease Prevention
Infectious Disease Prevention
Family Spirit Nurture Messages
Social media graphics for Family Spirit Nurture program highlighting new text message service….
Focus area(s):
Chronic Disease Prevention
Family Strengthening
Infant & Child Development
Back to Culture
#COVID19 #vaccines have brought us closer together and allowed us to get back to the cultural activities we’ve missed….
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
Back to School Checklist 2022
Back to school checklist for children to be successful and safe as the new school season approaches….
Focus area(s):
Chronic Disease Prevention
Infectious Disease Prevention
Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines: What Parents and Caregivers Need To Know
Information for parents and caregivers related to COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 mo+.
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and available for everyone 6 months and older!
Social media toolkit announcing the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6+.
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
Protect Your Summer Plans With A Booster
Social media toolkit promoting COVID-19 boosters during graduation celebrations and summertime fun.
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
COVID Booster Available Ages 5 and Up
Social media toolkit with 3 illustrations encouraging adolescent COVID booster vaccine.
Focus area(s):
Infectious Disease Prevention
COVID-19 and Long-Term Physical Health: Social Media Toolkit
Social media message and image detailing possible long-term symptoms of COVID-19 and encouraging vaccination.
Focus area(s):
Chronic Disease Prevention
Infectious Disease Prevention