Taking Care of Us
Episode 6: Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) : A Common Stomach Bacteria that can be a Risk for Cancer
Welcome to part 1 of our podcast series on Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. This bacterium is a common culprit behind stomach issues like peptic ulcers and even stomach cancer. It spreads through contaminated sources and often goes unnoticed, but its effects can be serious. This project was funded and supported by the National Cancer Institute under the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP).
In this Episode we will hear from Carmenlita Chief. Carmenlita received her MPH with an emphasis in Health Behavior and Health Promotion in 2015 from the University of Arizona. She has worked on community-based participatory research (CBPR) projects on the Navajo Nation that have explored Navajo perceptions on topics such as smoke-free policies, early childhood education and development, and Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric cancer. She has an interest in utilizing Indigenous research methods to better understand and promote culturally-framed wellness and social justice in Indigenous communities. As a citizen of the Navajo Nation, Carmenlita is dedicated to working with tribal and diverse populations to foster the development of healthy communities that support cultural identity, history, and knowledge.
Join us as we explore the importance of addressing H. pylori for digestive health and disease prevention.
This podcast was produced by Northern Arizona University’s Native American Cancer Prevention Program and hosted by Alexis Talayumptewa (Hopi), Eli Bigthumb (Navajo/Dine’)
Welcome to part 1 of our podcast series on Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. This bacterium is a common culprit behind stomach issues like peptic ulcers and even stomach cancer. It spreads through contaminated sources and often goes unnoticed, but its effects can be serious. This project was funded and supported by the National Cancer Institute under the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP).
In this Episode we will hear from Carmenlita Chief. Carmenlita received her MPH with an emphasis in Health Behavior and Health Promotion in 2015 from the University of Arizona. She has worked on community-based participatory research (CBPR) projects on the Navajo Nation that have explored Navajo perceptions on topics such as smoke-free policies, early childhood education and development, and Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric cancer. She has an interest in utilizing Indigenous research methods to better understand and promote culturally-framed wellness and social justice in Indigenous communities. As a citizen of the Navajo Nation, Carmenlita is dedicated to working with tribal and diverse populations to foster the development of healthy communities that support cultural identity, history, and knowledge.
Join us as we explore the importance of addressing H. pylori for digestive health and disease prevention.
This podcast was produced by Northern Arizona University’s Native American Cancer Prevention Program and hosted by Alexis Talayumptewa (Hopi), Eli Bigthumb (Navajo/Dine’)