A health information platform for urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities focused on diabetes and heart disease.
Our Stories, Our Medicine Archives: A Culture Centered Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Health Information Interface for Urban American Indian and Alaska Native and Indigenous Communities
This study is working to create a helpful online resource that blends traditional Native American health wisdom with proven methods for managing diabetes and heart disease, specifically designed for urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities who need better access to health information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10684035 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create an online health information interface that combines traditional indigenous health knowledge with evidence-based practices for managing diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It specifically targets urban American Indian and Alaska Native populations, who often face significant health disparities and lack access to reliable healthcare resources. By leveraging web-based access, the project seeks to empower these communities with culturally relevant health information that can improve their health outcomes. The initiative recognizes the impact of historical trauma and aims to integrate cultural healing practices into modern healthcare.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are urban American Indian and Alaska Native individuals aged 21 and older who are affected by diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as American Indian or Alaska Native or those who do not have diabetes or cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for urban American Indian and Alaska Native populations by providing them with tailored health information and resources.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches that integrate cultural practices with health information have shown promise in improving health outcomes in other indigenous populations, suggesting potential success for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Denver, United States
- University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) — Denver, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beltran, Ramona E — University of Denver (Colorado Seminary)
- Study coordinator: Beltran, Ramona E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.