Paving the Way for Native American Health and Healing
Paving the Way for Native American Health and Healing
As a Board Certified PA and Assistant Clinical Director at New Life Clinic in Ukiah, Calif. Rachel Chavez, PA-C, has dedicated her career to expanding health services in Native American communities, particularly those battling addiction and chronic pain.
“Increasing awareness of Native people and organizations in medicine is crucial to the survival of Native people,” Chavez said. “Offering medicine by Native providers, support staff and organizations that can understand the cultural context of the issues that Native people face daily is one of the most important steps of ensuring ourselves a place in the future.”