by admin | Sep 22, 2022 | Health, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff After more than two years of reports, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) health officials are ceasing publication of the COVID-19 dashboard. The last one is set to be released to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 28....
by admin | Jul 25, 2022 | Health, NEWS ka-no-he-da
Harris Regional Hospital has announced a Forensic Nurse Program to launch on Monday, Aug. 1. Harris Regional Hospital announced that six employed nurses were elected to become certified forensic nurses. A forensic nurse has specialized training in handling delicate...
by admin | Jun 8, 2022 | Health, NEWS ka-no-he-da
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the launch of the “Next Legends” Youth E-cigarette Prevention Campaign on Wednesday, June 8 as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect youth from the dangers of tobacco use. The campaign will educate...
by admin | May 28, 2022 | COMMUNITY sgadugi, Health
Submitted by Center for Native Health For many non-profit entities, building and expanding infrastructure, like hiring staff, can be a significant challenge due to a lack of resources. The Center for Native Health (CNH) has announced that thanks to...
by admin | May 7, 2022 | COMMUNITY sgadugi, Health
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff Jessica Mrugala has been focused on a healthier Cherokee for years. She started working with Cherokee Central Schools in 2017 and has been a service member on the Qualla Boundary since. Currently, Mrugala works as the...
by admin | Jan 24, 2022 | Health, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff January 2022 has seen the highest number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the Cherokee community out of any month since the pandemic began. And, the month isn’t over yet. The EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)...