Promoting the health and well-being of American Indians & Alaska Natives
At CAIANH, we strive to improve health outcomes for Native peoples through research, education, and information dissemination.
Who we are
The Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health (CAIANH) was established in 1986 and is the largest, most comprehensive, and longest standing program of its kind in the country. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives, of all ages, by pursuing research, training, continuing education, technical assistance, and information dissemination within a biopsychosocial framework that recognizes the unique cultural contexts of this special population. CAIANH houses numerous projects funded by a wide range of private, state, and federal agencies, and partners with human service organizations in more than 200 urban, rural, and reservation communities.
What we do
News
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AIANMHR publishes new journal issue
Apr 7, 2023Read the latest issue of the Centers' journal, American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research.Full story -
A culturally adapted online experience improves type 2 diabetes nutrition education for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Feb 13, 2023An online diabetes nutrition education program tailored to emphasize culturally relevant dietary practices for American Indians and Alaska Natives with type 2 diabetes has been successful, according to a new study led by Research Assistant Professor Sarah Stotz.Full story -
Native Americans left out of 'deaths of despair' researchOpens in a new window
Feb 1, 2023"The problem is if we only focus on 'deaths of despair' (mid-life deaths), we ignore and do not have adequate attention paid to the sources that promote health and well-being in Native people," said Spero Manson, director of the Centers for American Indian & Alaska Native Health, to NPR.Opens in a new window Full story
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