Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to announce the establishment of the Indigenous Health Unit (IHU), which is dedicated to improving healthcare for American Indian/ Alaska Native/ Hawaiian Native (AI/AN/NH) communities in Philadelphia and across the country. Led by Elizabeth Sanseau, MD, MS, FAAP, DTM&H, Kia R. McCray, DSW, LSW, and Chermiqua Tsosie, the IHU provides AI/AN/NH children and adolescents access to culturally centered care to advance their well-being to lead healthy lives.
“We collaborate closely with the AI/AN/NH community to understand their pediatric health priorities and concerns,” said Sanseau. “Our commitment is to deliver inclusive clinical care, provide culturally appropriate training for staff, and support research and advocacy that reflects the community’s needs.”
The IHU also leads the Indian Health Service Emergency Medical Services for Children (IHS-EMSC) Hybrid Simulation Program in collaboration with the federal government and Indian Tribes. This program is designed to optimize pediatric emergency care for AI/AN/NH youth. Its innovative hybrid simulation training aims to strengthen emergency readiness and disaster preparedness while fostering a supportive network united by the mission to care for acutely ill and injured AI/AN/NH children.
To learn more about CHOP’s IHU and resources for professionals, visit: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/indigenous-health-unit.
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to announce the establishment of the Indigenous Health Unit (IHU), which is dedicated to improving healthcare for American Indian/ Alaska Native/ Hawaiian Native (AI/AN/NH) communities in Philadelphia and across the country. Led by Elizabeth Sanseau, MD, MS, FAAP, DTM&H, Kia R. McCray, DSW, LSW, and Chermiqua Tsosie, the IHU provides AI/AN/NH children and adolescents access to culturally centered care to advance their well-being to lead healthy lives.
“We collaborate closely with the AI/AN/NH community to understand their pediatric health priorities and concerns,” said Sanseau. “Our commitment is to deliver inclusive clinical care, provide culturally appropriate training for staff, and support research and advocacy that reflects the community’s needs.”
The IHU also leads the Indian Health Service Emergency Medical Services for Children (IHS-EMSC) Hybrid Simulation Program in collaboration with the federal government and Indian Tribes. This program is designed to optimize pediatric emergency care for AI/AN/NH youth. Its innovative hybrid simulation training aims to strengthen emergency readiness and disaster preparedness while fostering a supportive network united by the mission to care for acutely ill and injured AI/AN/NH children.
To learn more about CHOP’s IHU and resources for professionals, visit: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/indigenous-health-unit.
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