Programs

Indigenous Intergenerational Connectedness Measure: Development of a Strengths-Based Measure to Advance Indigenous Health Research

Background & purpose This project was created through ongoing work and conversations among our communities wanting more strengths-based measures relevant to Indigenous health available to support research and program evaluation.

Focus Area: Cultural StrengthsMental Health

Associated Location(s): National Program

Indigenous Stories of Strength

Indigenous Stories of Strength is a collaborative project that aims to feature the leadership and resilience of American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian communities and peoples in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Focus Area: COVID-19 Response & Prevention

Indigi-IWTK (I Want the Kit)

Background I Want the Kit (IWTK) is an HIV and STI self-sample, mail-based program that was started at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2004. The IWTK program offers

Focus Area: Sexual & Reproductive Health

Infant RSV Prevention Study (MELODY)

We are currently conducting a study to assess whether a new product, called Nirsevimab, protects infants against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (or RSV). This new product is similar to a product

Focus Area: Infectious Disease Prevention

Associated Location(s): Fort Defiance, AZGallup, NMNavajo NationShiprock, NM

Little Holy One

Previous research conducted by Dr. Teresa Brockie at Fort Peck has shown that historical trauma is associated with suicidal ideation in adolescents. Dr. Brockie’s work further found communal mastery, tribal

Focus Area: Early Childhood Development

Associated Location(s): Fort Belknap, MT

Maternal RSV Vaccination (m301)

Respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV) is a common virus that causes respiratory illness. In infants, especially those less than six months old, RSV infection can cause inflammation of the airways,

Focus Area: Infectious Disease Prevention

Associated Location(s): Fort Defiance, AZGallup, NM