Indigenous
Pride Health Workers (IPHW) is a 7-week summer program designed to introduce
Hopi youth to careers in the health field. It is a true reflection of the Hopi
Health Care Center’s Vision Statement: “We advocate our youth’s attainment of
health careers, ultimately assuming roles as local caregivers.” Students engage
in mentorship at Hopi Health Care Center in which they participate in job shadowing, health fairs, and a health
research project. The
Colorado Plateau Center for Health Professions supports this innovative program
and also coordinates a 4-day residential camp at Northern Arizona University
and North Country HealthCare. At camp, the students are exposed to health career
undergraduate programs and financial aid, conducting
scholarly research and delivering presentations, First Aid/BLS certification, and team building through a variety of activities.
Summer 2024 residential
camp portion scheduled for June 23rd – June 27th, 2024
