In 1991, a young doctor delivered a baby Navajo girl in his backseat. A man had pounded on his door earlier that evening, his girlfriend in labor and his truck too slow for the 50-mile trip to the ...

Snakes: Symbols of Healing and Transformation. Snakes hold a unique place in symbolism, particularly in relation to healing, with their significance recognized in many cultures.

Native American cultures have a deep and profound connection with nature, viewing plants not only as sources of food and medicine but also as symbols of spiritual significance. Each plant holds a ...

At the end of this survey, I turned to a quote of anthropologist Gladys Reichard, which appears at the conclusion of Navajo Symbols of Healing, by Donald Sandner, M.D.: “Navajo dogma connects ...

John Kinsel Sr., one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II based on the tribe’s native language, has died. He was 107.

Healing within Kinship — Community and Care on Navajo Nation Authors: Heather Kovich, M.D., Marcus Couldridge, M.D., Lance Whitehair, M.D., Kevin Begay, Bernadette Bernally, and Debra Malina, Ph ...

Shots - Health News Medicaid will cover traditional healing practices for Native Americans in 4 states October 19, 20247:00 AM ET From By ...