5319.0: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 - 8:30 PM

Abstract #18304

The tree is medicine: A White nurse's healing journey into Indian country

Barbara Young, RN, MPH, BArbara Young Healing Circles, Olympia, WA, (360) 956-7114, y2byoung@yahoo.com

Learning Objectives: To describe the healing rituals of American Indians. To identify key points of view to inform health providers. To decrease health disparities through cultural understanding of this Indian population

Keywords: American Indians, Public Health Nursing

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA