Silent voices of the past are now being heard by their ancestors. Through the GPNAHS, we are inspired to discuss the diversity, equity, and inclusion of those of the past, present, and future. Join us for an indigenous perspective on planetary health...from the ground up.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Explore ways to increase pathway programs for American Indians or Alaska Natives to enter careers in medicine or other healthcare professions
Discover tribal healing approaches
Explore approaches that help American Indian or Alaska Native medical students experience inclusion and a sense of belonging
Examine ways to advance cross-cultural competencies in those professionals offering care to American Indian or Alaska Native
Identify ways to increase mental health and substance abuse services to urban and reservation American Indian or Alaska Native
The Global Health Conference Midwest is taking place the weekend of February 3, 2024. The conference is an opportunity for professionals, faculty, and students to connect, collaborate, and engage virtually in pertinent and emerging topics in global health!
For clarification, these Research Symposiums will be separate symposiums, but will both be held on the afternoon of February 3, 2024.
If your research falls under: traditional healing, holistic medicine, disparities in mental health and substance abuse resources, clinical research, and advocacy/health policy related to Native American health, please apply to the Great Plains Native American Health Symposium (GPNAHS).
ABSTRACT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. A title must be included along with the names of all authors and their affiliations (department and institution).
2. Provide the significance of your work in a concise, descriptive manner (i.e.. Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion).
3. Abstracts are to be written in English and are not to exceed 300 words.
4. For reviewing and scheduling purposes, abstracts will be classified into thematic areas which will be announced later. We are encouraging submissions in the following areas:
Traditional Healing
Holistic Medicine
Disparities in Mental Health/Substance Abuse Resources
Native American Health Advocacy & Policy
AWARDS:
At the conference, presentations will be reviewed by a judging committee and evaluated according to relevance and potential impact on global health, educational value, originality and clarity of presentation. Results of the selection process will be announced during the awards ceremony later that day.
THE DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS JANUARY 15, 2024
Executive Director of GPNAHS
Ronn Johnson, Ph.D., ABPP
Associate Directors:
Caron J. Gray, MD, FACOG
Dr. Donna L. Polk, PhD, MA, LMHP
Chief Executive Officer of the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition
Murray J. Casey, MD, MS, MBA, Ph.D.
Siobhan Wescott, MD, MPH