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The Northwest Native American Center of Excellence ('NNACOE') will comprehensively and sustainably address the health care needs of all people by increasing Native American voice in the U.S.

Healer Highlight: Monica Super, CADC, CPS (Pit River Tribe) 08/28/2024

Healer Highlight: Monica Super, CADC, CPS (Pit River Tribe)

“We are healers because we create opportunities for folks to heal, and heal themselves.” – Monica Super, CADC, CPS (Pit River Tribe) Behavioral Health Manager.

Text HEALER to 94449 to join the We Are Healers campaign and hear inspiring stories from AI/AN health professionals.

Presented by: We Are Healers & Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE

Written, Filmed & Edited by: Robert A. Cuadra

Healer Highlight: Monica Super, CADC, CPS (Pit River Tribe) We Are Healers & NNACoE Present:Healer Highlight: Monica Super, CADC, CPS (Pit River Tribe) “We are healers because we create opportunities for folks to heal...

Photos from Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE's post 08/26/2024

The Wy’east Nursing Pathway Application is open now!✨

Apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-nursing

Scroll to see eligibility, pre-requisite course requirements, and timeline.

Questions? Email us at [email protected] and register for our Wy’east Nursing Info Session on September 12th from 12 - 1:30 PM PT using the link in our bio.

Visit the link above to learn more about the Wy’east Nursing Pathway and apply.

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08/22/2024

🌟 We're excited to share a valuable resource to help guide your pathway into public health! 🌟

The Tribal Public Health Pathways Resource Guide, from the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, is designed to support American Indian/ Alaska Native students at every stage—from middle school to grad school—on their journey into diverse public health careers.

Explore programs across the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, and nationwide, with details on dates, locations, and how to apply. This guide is also perfect for teachers, counselors, parents, and other caring adults looking to support Native students.

Start your public health journey with confidence! 💪📚✨

https://www.healthynativeyouth.org/resource/tribal-public-health-pathways-resource-guide/

08/21/2024

The Wy’east Nursing Pathway Application opens August 26th, 2024 ✨

Learn more and apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-nursing

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

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✨ NNACoE Newsletter - Blanketing Ceremony, Seminars & Updates 07/02/2024

If you missed our July newsletter yesterday, you can check it out here! ✨

✨ NNACoE Newsletter - Blanketing Ceremony, Seminars & Updates On Monday, June 3rd NNACoE hosted our 2024 Blanketing Ceremony to honor our Native graduates at OHSU, along with the scholars completing the Wy’east Medicine Pathway. We are grateful for all of the families, friends, and supporters that travelled from near and far to join us in celebrating these r...

07/02/2024

NNACoE is hiring a Bridge Pathway Manager. Join our team ✨

Bridge Pathway Manager in Telecommuting | Careers at Telecommuting Lead and direct OHSU’s annual Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) for college-level AI/AN students interested in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy. - In partnership with NNACoE and national SHPEP leadership, develop, manage and launch an annual SHPEP program at OHSU, devel...

06/24/2024

NNACoE in the News

1. Job Posting - NNACoE is hiring a Bridge Pathway Manager

🔗: https://www.nnacoe.org/careers

2. Article - Erik Brodt, M.D. promoted to Associate Dean for Native American health at OHSU

🔗: https://www.nnacoe.org/news

3. Podcast - Funding Rural Podcast by Roundhouse Foundation Episode #17: Kicking the Door Open with Erik Brodt, MD

🔗: https://roundhousefoundation.org/funding-rural-podcast/episode-17-kicking-the-door-open-with-erik-brodt-md/

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Photos from Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE's post 06/18/2024

NNACoE is excited to announce we are hiring a Bridge Pathway Manager! ✨

🔗: https://www.nnacoe.org/careers

The Bridge Pathway Manager will provide continuity support to AI/ANs moving between key educational points along the path into health professions training. We are looking for someone skilled at building relationships with Native learners and university leaders alike.

Because in-person relationship building is an important element of this role, we’re looking for candidates who can commit to being in-person in our Portland, OR office 3+ days per week.

Swipe and visit the link above for more details about the position, salary range, and to apply!

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Photos from Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE's post 06/14/2024

✨ 2024 NNACoE Blanketing Ceremony ✨

Last week, we held the 2024 NNACoE Blanketing Ceremony at the Ecotrust Events Irving Street Studio. It was an immense honor to celebrate and blanket the AI/AN medical students graduating from OHSU this year, alongside the graduating scholars of the sixth cohort of the Wy’east Medicine Post-Baccalaureate Pathway!

It fills us with much gratitude to see so many friends, family, and loved ones come together to uplift these graduates and their achievements. On behalf of NNACoE, and our partners at OHSU, UC Davis, and WSU, we would like to thank everyone who joined us in person, virtually, or in spirit. We are humbled by your support.

Special thanks to Pendleton Woolen Mills for the beautiful blankets.

📸: Kari Rowe

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Photos from Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE's post 05/22/2024

Much love and gratitude to Tahoma Peak Solutions & Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) for hosting our Indigenous Foods event last weekend ✨

05/17/2024

NNACoE’s Health Pathway Coaching Newsletter Launches Next Week

Sign-up: https://www.nnacoe.org/health-pathway-coaching

What will be in the HPC Newsletter?
• Programs, workshops and opportunity announcements
• Inspiring stories from health professionals
• Scholarship, internship, research and job opportunities

We Are Healers We R Native

05/10/2024

Today is the last day to apply for the Wy’east Medicine Pathway✨ Application closes May 10th at 11:59 PM PT.

Apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-pathway

Visit the link above to learn more and apply!

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

We Are Healers We R Native AISES SACNAS Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science Tour for Diversity in Medicine WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine OHSU School of Medicine

05/10/2024

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🌟 Join our team! We Are Healers is looking for a Program Coordinator! 🌟

Location: National (Remote)

Are you passionate about supporting Native youth? Do you excel in communication and outreach? We want you to join us at We Are Healers!

As a Program Coordinator, you'll be instrumental in connecting with our Healers Community Cohort and assisting our Programs Director. Plus, you'll collaborate with our Communications Director to link Native students to valuable resources and opportunities. If you're ready to make a difference and empower the next generation of Native leaders, apply by May 17th.

Learn more and apply: https://www.wearehealers.org/careers

Photos from Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE's post 05/09/2024

Meet the team before tomorrow’s Wy’east Medicine Application deadline ✨

Apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-pathway

05/08/2024

2 days remaining! ✨

Apply here: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-pathway

Five days left to apply for the Wy’east Medicine Pathway ✨ Application closes May 10th at 11:59 PM PT.

Apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-pathway

Visit the link above to learn more and apply!

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

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05/08/2024
05/06/2024

Five days left to apply for the Wy’east Medicine Pathway ✨ Application closes May 10th at 11:59 PM PT.

Apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-pathway

Visit the link above to learn more and apply!

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

We Are Healers We R Native AISES SACNAS Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science Tour for Diversity in Medicine WSU Native Center WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine OHSU School of Medicine Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Healthy Native Youth On Track OHSU The Summer Health Professions Education Program - SHPEP Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board WSU Native American Women's Association Northwest Native Chamber

05/06/2024

When you realize you made it through...

Congratulations to the class of 2024!

05/03/2024

1 week left to apply for the Wy’east Medicine Pathway ✨ Application closes May 10th at 11:59 PM PT.

Apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-pathway

Visit the link above to learn more and apply!

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Photos from Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE's post 05/02/2024

Applications due tomorrow! ✨

🔗: https://health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/admissions.html

04/30/2024

Temerity Bauer on how the Wy’east Medicine Pathway prepared her to be successful as a medical student 📽️

Temerity is a member of the Round Valley Tribes of Northern California and is currently an MS1 at the UC Davis School of Medicine in the Tribal Health PRIME program. ✨

If you’re interested in applying or learning more about the Wy’east Medicine Pathway, visit the website link in our bio or send your questions to [email protected].

Don’t forget to get your applications in before the deadline at 11:59 PM PT on May 10th, 2024!

Apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-pathway

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04/29/2024

The Oregon Tribal Student Grant is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! https://oregonstudentaid.gov/grants/oregon-tribal-student-grant/

04/29/2024

✨ Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program Application Closes Friday, 5/3!

Huwighurruk is a partnership between UC Davis School of Medicine and Cal Poly Humboldt. This Postbacc program is designed to empower aspiring physicians with a focus on serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Based at Cal Poly Humboldt, Huwighurruk is entirely free, with full coverage of tuition and housing expenses. Students will also receive a living stipend for the duration of the program.

The application is currently open! Please submit your applications by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024.

APPLY HERE: https://health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/admissions.html

Photos from Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE's post 04/29/2024

✨ Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program Application Closes Friday, 5/3!

Apply: https://health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/admissions.html

We are excited to be wrapping up the first application cycle of the Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program!
Huwighurruk is a partnership between UC Davis School of Medicine and Cal Poly Humboldt. This Postbacc program is designed to empower aspiring physicians with a focus on serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Based at Cal Poly Humboldt, Huwighurruk is entirely free, with full coverage of tuition and housing expenses. Students will also receive a living stipend for the duration of the program.

The application is currently open! Please submit your applications by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Link above to learn more and apply. ✨

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Photos from Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE's post 04/26/2024

2 weeks left to apply for the Wy’east Medicine Pathway ✨

Apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-pathway

Visit the link above to learn more and apply!

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

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Photos from Northwest Native American Center of Excellence - NNACoE's post 04/24/2024

Meet the Wy’east Medicine Pathway team ✨

Through the Wy'east Post-Baccalaureate Pathway you will be immersed in an Indigenous learning community aimed at building upon your knowledge, amplifying your strengths, and promoting a sense of connectedness to prepare you to be successful in med school and beyond. The Wy’east Medicine Pathway Application closes May 10th, so get those applications in soon!

Apply: https://www.nnacoe.org/wyeast-pathway

Questions? Visit the Wy’east Medicine link above or email us at [email protected].

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04/24/2024

🌟 Join Our Team at NAYA and Make a Difference! 🌟
Are you ready to have a positive and lasting impact on the lives of Native youth and families? NAYA is currently looking for dedicated and talented professionals to join our community and help us fulfill our mission.

Take the next step in your career by exploring our website for the latest job opportunities: https://ow.ly/WbG150RfHiU

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your networks!

04/24/2024

⏰🌟 Time is running out! Just one week left to submit your application for AISES scholarships. 🎓✨ This is your chance to access incredible opportunities and support for your educational journey.

AISES is committed to empowering Indigenous students like you, providing not just financial assistance but a network of support and resources to help you thrive academically and professionally.

Don't miss this deadline! Apply today to unlock a world of possibilities. Visit 🌐 aises.org/students/scholarships to begin your application. 📝🚀

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About Us

Through innovative collaboration between OHSU, the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board and Portland State University, we will meet the following objectives:


  • Recruit, train and retain American Indian and Alaska Native persons in the health professions schools and workforce to promote and provide high quality, safe, accessible, and culturally humble health care.

  • Train tomorrow's health professions workforce in minority health issues, in health equity and social determinants of health.
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