In this episode, we welcome our new co-hosts Eva Bighorse and Dr. Davina Two Bears, who are joining Dr. Farina King. We feature Eva (she/her) who is a 2023 Equity Changemaker with the Center for Health Care Strategies, as she advocates for Native American rights and access to healthcare. Eva is an Indigenous human development advocate with expertise in tribal healthcare relations. She has experience in strategic collaboration; working in multidisciplinary teams specializing in health care delivery and multi-stakeholder engagement; and serving children, youth, and adults living with disabilities in urban and rural areas, both on and off tribal land. She is committed to justice and motivated to advance access to health care and traditional life ways for Indigenous people everywhere, helping members of society live healthier, longer lives. Eva is a citizen of the Cayuga Nation born for the Navajo Nation.

Resources and references:

Equity Changemakers Institute
American Indian Disability Summit
Native American Cancer Prevention
Arizona American Indian Integrated Care Forum
"Native hoop dance coaches preserve history, tradition with new generation" by Lauren Kobley
National Indian Health Board's Help & Healing Podcast: https://www.nihb.org/tribalhealthreform/hope-healing-podcast/
Black Feathers Podcast Disability Conversations for All: https://kucdd.ku.edu/black-feathers
State of AZ Division of Developmental Disabilities Eligibility Determination: https://des.az.gov/services/disabilities/developmental-disabilities/determine-eligibility
Indian Health Services Basics for health service: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/factsheets/basisforhealthservices/