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Introduction to Diné Culture and Language for Emergency Medicine | May 3, 2022

Date of Presentation: May 3, 2022

Type: Past Presentation  

Audience: Clinical  Community  

Program: IHS Trauma Rounds  

Keywords: #competency  #cultural  #culture  #dine  #emergency  #language  #navajo  

In this conversation, Mr. Tony Watchman, discusses interpersonal behavior that honors and incorporates Diné perspectives on health and healing when working with Diné families during an emergency department visit, shares common Diné language phrases, and shares recommendations on how to strengthen one’s cultural competency.

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Presented by:

Tony Watchman

Mr. Tony Watchman has worked in emergency settings as a firefighter, EMT-I, and currently at Gallup Indian Medical Center as a health technician. Navajo is his first language. Many staff working in Navajo Area emergency departments have asked him to explain more about Diné culture and language so that we can best respect and serve our patients.

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Date added: May 3, 2022