American Indian Living – Lifetalk Radio

On this week's show, we welcome Dr. Griffin Rodgers, Director of the NIDDK (NIH) and Dr. Phuoc Le, Co-Founder of the HEAL Initiative and Arc Health.

Dr. Griffin Rodgers of the NIH begins this week's shows with important insights into kidney health. The show concludes with the story of how a Vietnamese immigrant became a physician with new insights into how to make a difference in Indian Country and other underserved communities worldwide.

For additional contact information please visit_ www.niddk.nih.gov, HEALinitiative.org (510-625-6026), or ARChealthjustice.com (925-579-1584)

Today's guests are_ Chris Stainbrook, Indian Land Tenure Foundation; Braidan Weeks, Host "Living the Circle of Life"; Frankie Brownell; Judy Flett, T-Creek Labs

In this final show recorded at NCAI 2018, Dr. DeRose interviews innovators and innovative programs. Whether it is Carbon Cap and Trade with Native Lands or health screening at a national Native meeting, information can be transformative for individuals, tribes, and communities.

For more information_ ILTF.org and 651-766-8999 (Stainbrook); 509-458-6590 or [email protected] (Flett)

This week's episode welcomes the President and Investment Advisor Representative at JCN Financial & Tax Planning Group, and Author of How to Live the Life You've Yet to Dream, John C. Neyland. Philanthropist John Neyland shares seemingly simple steps that can help each listener live a life that has even a greater positive impact on his or her family, community, and tribe.

Today we invite guests, Daniel King, Safety Coordinator, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin; Co-chair, NCAI Veteran's Committee, and Carol Scott, Esq., Attorney, Bergman & Moore Law Firm.

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Many Native Americans have faithfully served in the military. However, many of these veterans face long-term physical and mental challenges from their years of service. Today's show will give you greater insights into the challenges faced by veterans as well as key sources for help._

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For Further Information Contact_ [email protected]; or www.vetlawyers.com, [email protected]

This episode welcomes Dan Angress and Judy Flett (Spokane) with T-Creek (Tshimakain Creek) Labs; as well as Dr. Emerson Bull Chief (Crow), 7 Bison Cultural Consulting.

First up Dan Angress and Judy Flett describe a cutting-edge lab test for heart disease risk offered by the wholly Native-owned T-Creek labs. Next, Dr. Emerson Bull Chief shares innovative strategies to help foster cultural health in Indian Country.

For further information contact_ t-creek.com; or [email protected] (406-208-6670)

Can a health screening help you lose over 100 pounds?_  Can funding Native Artists really make a difference in Indian Country and beyond? Today we welcome the Communications Manager for the First Peoples Fund, Cecily Engelhart and the Executive Director TANF of the California Tribal Partnership, Jeff Schueller. Join us and hear from this week's guests amazing insights into why both questions can be answered in the affirmative.

How can you sort out fact from fiction when you hear claims of alternative cancer therapies? Our guest on this episode seeks to bring common sense and medical evidence to these questions. Please welcome the Medical Director at the International Biocare Hospital and Medical Center, Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez. For further information, please contact 1-800-701-7345 or [email protected].

Don't miss this week's inspiring interview with indigenous leader and CEO of the Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc.,, Patrick Anderson. You'll learn practical skills from Anderson and his story of overcoming multiple adverse childhood experiences to become a lawyer and the CEO of the prominent Native organization. For more information, visit their website at www.ruralcap.com.

Today's guests are Kurt Brenkus, CEO of Indigenous Pact, Kayci Dennis of Tribal Health Alliance, and Ileen Sylvester, VP of Nuka System of Care. They will provide innovative strategies to help enhance the delivery of health services in Indian Country. You'll gain insights into how to more effectively harness traditional Native wisdom--as well as new sources of funding to help accomplish your goals. For Further Information_ [email protected]; www.tribalhealthalliance.com; [email protected] or 907-729-4955

Are you looking for help with a complex issue in your community? Gabbi Diekmann from tthe Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars program may offer you just the help you need. Are you looking for new strategies to help youth and young adults avoid suicide and substance abuse? Hear from Shiela Williams from Native Connections and you'll be inspired by the Kickapoo tribe. For further information_ clinicalscholarsnli.org, www.RWJF.org; [email protected] (405-964-2618 x 328)