IREACH - Washington State University

We're Washington State University's Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health. Working to improve health in underrepresented groups.

[IREACH - Washington State University @ireach_wsu]

We are proud partners with the Seattle American Indian/Alaska Native community and #Alzheimers Disease Research Center @MemoryBrain_UW. See how we're helping Native Americans with Alzheimer's/dementia in this @PBS @NewsHour story.
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[PBS News @NewsHour]

"Native Americans have some of the highest risk factors for developing Alzheimer's. A 2024 NIH study found that 54 percent of older American Indians now have some degree of cognitive impairment, a significantly higher rate compared to the general population," @TheStephSy reports. https://t.co/6WDxFZ86rl

[IREACH - Washington State University @ireach_wsu]

Jessica Saniguq Ullrich (Nome Eskimo Community and Native Village of Wales) joined Native America Calling @180099native to speak on connectedness and how it's related to mental health. Listen to the radio show at the link below. https://t.co/6S9FkipHGF

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[WSU Medicine @WSUMedicine]

🎉 Dr. Rachel Wilbur has received the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award! Her project centers Indigenous well-being through cultural strength & community-based research. 👏

🔗 https://t.co/A3Oz9JnhNy

#NSFCAREER #IndigenousHealth #WSUMedicine #STEMPathways

[WSU Office of Research @WSU_Research]

Around the world, #Indigenous Peoples are taking control of their #data, a movement whose leaders include Cheryl Ellenwood, assistant professor in @WSUPullman's @WSUPPPA . #datasovereignty #wsu

https://t.co/zrXDDhOdVl

[WSU Nursing @WSUNursing]

Research Spotlight: Dr. Marian Wilson and Dr. Mike McDonell are combining expertise in pain management with Indigenous-led health initiatives to enhance care and well-being for Native communities.
Read more: https://t.co/k7pCHDqQSv
#IndigenousHealth #GoCougs

[WSU Nursing @WSUNursing]

Dr. Melissa Vera (Tsm’syen & Yaqui First Nations) is collaborating on innovative research to improve Indigenous well-being. Her work focuses on revitalizing traditional practices & providing culturally respectful care. https://t.co/k7pCHDqQSv #HealthEquity #CougNurses #GoCougs

[IREACH - Washington State University @ireach_wsu]

Are you an American Indian person who has participated in a clinical trial? We want to hear from you! Follow the QR code in the flyer below, or participants click here: https://t.co/ZQT96xF4w4
@American_Heart

[IREACH - Washington State University @ireach_wsu]

Dr. Cole Allick, Research Assistant Professor @ireach_wsu @WSUMedicine, is presenting at the 2024-2025 cohort kick off for the @OurFutureisSci @AspenInstitute on Thursday, 10/24, at 4:30pm PT. Register for the virtual event here ➡️ https://t.co/xctyRFGGho

[IREACH - Washington State University @ireach_wsu]

Help improve Alzheimer’s disease research materials in our virtual listening session. Your voice will ensure the information better reaches, respects, and reflects American Indian and Alaska Native communities. 📷 2 hours | Open to AI/AN community members, age 30 and older.

[WSU Medicine @WSUMedicine]

We are proud to be honored with the 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. 🏆 The national award, given by Insight Into Diversity magazine, recognizes the college's outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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[WSU Office of Research @WSU_Research]

Researchers from @WSUMedicine were awarded a $3.5 million grant to participate in a new @NIH program designed to support #Indigenous communities in leading culturally grounded #research on #substance use and pain management. #WSU

https://t.co/zrEmXrdVoq

[IREACH - Washington State University @ireach_wsu]

Join us Thursday 10/10 as @WSUMedicine @WSUSpokane and @HarvardSeattle host a hybrid symposium @seattleu. This event will explore views on restorative justice for Indigenous people impacted by slavery @Harvard.

More info and registration ➡️
https://t.co/Fjn0AyJiPG

[WSU Medicine @WSUMedicine]

Learn about some of the exciting new research going on at the WSU College of Medicine, including the impact of GLP-1 drugs on cardiovascular health and how sleep deprivation affects decision making. #WSUMedicine

Join us next week ➡️ https://t.co/t84gQ9rlGc

[WSU Medicine @WSUMedicine]

A student-led study from the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine sparks an initiative to address health disparities in the detection and treatment of colorectal cancer.

#WSUMedicine #CougDocs #GoCougs

https://t.co/OkjaLJM2tV

[Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) @WashAcad]

Announcing our symposium's AI for Health & the Life Sciences panel: Mari Ostendorf @UW (moderator); Samantha Erwin @PNNLab; Taran Gujral @fredhutch; & Anna Zamora-Kapoor @ireach_wsu.

View the agenda & register: https://t.co/J3fmPTXxbU

[WSU Medicine @WSUMedicine]

It sounds obvious, but for too long it hasn't happened:

Including American Indian and Alaska Native Elders in discussions about their needs as they age.

A study by IREACH researchers @WSUMedicine is filling the gap. ⬇️

https://t.co/HKlTJa1RkG

#NativeHealth #HealthyAging

[Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) @WashAcad]

Remembering WSAS member Dr. Kaimi Sinclair as a scientist, cultural innovator and advocate: https://t.co/h0EMj7aTAH

[IREACH - Washington State University @ireach_wsu]

We're delighted to share that Dr. Cole Allick @WSUMedicine @WSUSpokane was appointed to the @waDSHS Dementia Action Collaborative. He will help to ensure the state addresses the unique dementia care needs of Native communities #DementiaActionWA #ENDALZ https://t.co/TOIJTvFYgo

[WSU Office of Research @WSU_Research]

ICYMI: Congratulations to this year's recipients of the New Faculty Seed Grant program. The program supports junior faculty in developing #research and scholarly or creative programs that lead to sustained professional development and external funding.
https://t.co/Pts0hmD47q

[IREACH - Washington State University @ireach_wsu]

Are you an American Indian person who has participated in or recruited for a clinical trial? We want to hear from you! Follow one of the QR codes in the flyers below, or participants click here: https://t.co/ZQT96xFClC, or recruiters click here: https://t.co/ZCyj0tQUfA