The Circle Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board

Medical There are many different ways that pregnant women who use substances or alcohol may be treated during their prenatal care, and different approaches to intervening during pregnancy. What are common approaches to providing medical care for pregnant women who use substances or alcohol? Are these approaches influenced by stigma against alcohol or substance use during pregnancy?
 
Dr. Kim McKay in which she will be sharing her OB expertise and Troy Thompson, a physician assistant will be sharing his expertise form the work he does at Project Recovery.

DSS/Child Welfare Our child welfare system plays a large role in South Dakota policies that have been developed to reduce alcohol and substance use during pregnancy. How much does stigma shape South Dakota child welfare system policies? How do these policies impact health for South Dakota mothers and children?
 
Nora Boesem and Deb Evensen jointly discussing the child welfare role and the impact of health and wellbeing of mothers’ and children.

Health and Research Understanding The way that stigma, race, and class intersect to influence policies and practices related to alcohol or substance use during pregnancy are complex. What does stigma broadly look like, and how does it impact the wellbeing of South Dakota women and children, and communities at large?
 
Maridee Shogren is our final speaker in our virtual forum series.  She will wrap up the speaker panel by discussing holistically the health, wellbeing and research of pregnant women and substance and alcohol use.  She is a leader in North Dakota with her work to increase access to treatment and care and building community awareness and support for women.

Introducing Circles of Care with Program Manager Eltina Three Stars.
The Community Support Groups, offered by OHC at the Lacrosse location, serve as training for friends and family members concerned about loved ones who live with a substance use disorder. The program is based on the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) model, a highly effective, evidence-based, motivational program that impacts communities and families in multiple areas of their lives.

Updates from the GPTLHB and Oyate Health Center

Updates from the GPTLHB and Oyate Health Center