North Carolina American Indian Health Board

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I wrote this poem in honor of Dr. Joey Bell
Such an honor to have worked with him tnrough the NCAIHB!
This picture was at our last board meeting.

A Heart of Gold and Carolina Blue 🩵�Talk about a heart of gold — and Carolina Blue,�A man of pure integrity, through and through.�A passion for healing, for justice, for care,�Health equity his mission, carried everywhere.
With a bright, warm smile always in place,�He lived every day with grit and grace.�More than a pediatrician, he was so much more:�A friend, a son, a brother we adore,�Uncle, husband, father, grandfather too,�A soul whose kindness always shone through.
Now may he rest in gentle peace,�While his legacy will never cease.�It blossoms still, continues to grow �From all the seeds of love he sowed below.

Written by: Charlene Hunt

To the Family of Joseph Bell, MD:

Dr. Bell was so much more than an exemplary pediatrician, family man and inspiration.
He was a tireless and relentless warrior for all people looking to reach their full potential while also not forgetting their people.
His authenticity in truly being present and "there for us" makes his loss so tragic and yes, unfair.
Joey walked the Red Road with honor and humility and served not only his tribe, but so many other tribes, with true Southern Straight old time strength.
We will teach for him.
We will sing for him.
We will dance for him.
Please take solace that he will never be forgotten....

Upon An Eagle Feather,
The North Carolina American Indian Health Board

The life expectancy of American Indian and Alaska Native individuals is underestimated due to racial misclassification on death certificates, according to this longitudinal cohort study.

https://ja.ma/447kyg5

American Indians with cancer often experience lower-quality end-of-life care - UNC Lineberger Marc Emerson, PhD, MPH, and colleagues conducted a study of people diagnosed with cancer in North Carolina and found that American Indians experienced lower-quality end-of-life care compared to white patients.

🎧 When it comes to accessing and receiving cancer care, Native American communities often face unique challenges and disparities. In particular, cervical cancer screening is far less common among Native women, for reasons like access to care and mistrust of the medical system.

On the latest episode of the ASCO Daily News Podcast, Native American oncologist Dr. Amanda Bruegl and Dr. Noelle LoConte discuss how to advance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through culturally tailored interventions and community-based programs for high-risk Native Americans whose issues are chronically overlooked in the health care system: https://brnw.ch/21wPVmM