COVID-19 and the Navajo Nation with Dr. Loreen Curley, DNP, ARNP

In this episode, Adrianne welcomes Nurse Practitioner Dr. Loreen Curley. She comes with an important message about the effect COVID is having upon her community, the Navajo Nation. They discuss the location and history of the Nation, why the Dine people have been so disproportionately affected by this pandemic, and what can be done to help. Please see the links below for more information and ways to help fight this battle. Take Action - Please Donate Now!Navajo Nation Department of Health COVID-19 Relief Fundhttp://www.nndoh.org/donate.htmlPlease follow this link for a list of supplies being requested.GoFundMe! For Navajo and Tribal Clinical Relief Supporthttps://www.gofundme.com/f/southwest-tribes-covid19-relief?fbclid=IwAR2Hra7we114YzEu6UTjZmSi99ZLJgr4ow3zbskLvWvQVg0mo7mc-w4lVOoMore InformationFollow this link to learn how to wash your hands with a container instead of running water:https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/handwashing-coronavirus-who-advice-tippy-tap-pandemic-covid-19/https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/coronavirus-batters-navajo-nation-it-s-about-get-worse-n1187501-the Navajo Nation, which sprawls across three states, had 1,197 positive coronavirus cases. It has a per capita infection rate 10 times higher than that of neighboring Arizona and the third-highest infection rate in the country behind those of New York and New Jersey. Forty-four people have died, more than in 14 other states.-During the H1N1 flu epidemic in 2009, Native Americans died at four to five times the rate of other Americans.-When combined with the comorbidities, or pre-existing conditions, that already plague the Navajo Nation — like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity — public health experts worry that difficulty accessing basic needs like food and water is going to compound the crisis.If you would like to contact Dr Curley, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Dr Curley and the NN”Like this video? Buy Adrianne a coffee to say thanks!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NUPodcast Want more nursing-related content?