Contact CNAH
E-mail: cnah@salud.unm.edu
Phone: (505) 272-4100
Fax: (505) 272-6019
Mailing Address:
Department of Family & Community Medicine
MSC07 4246
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
UNM programs involved with the health of New Mexico American Indians
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Institute for Public Health
Native American Studies
Native Health Database
New Mexico Geriatric Education Center
Pathways
Research Involving Outpatient Settings Network
Institute for Public Health
The Institute for Public Health strives to improve the health of the population by understanding the cause and natural history of diseases. It identifies and evaluates new possibilities for both primary and secondary care intervention and prevention. The Institute also monitors interventions as they are applied among certain populations.
Contact Information:
Bill Wiese
MSC09 5060
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
phone: (505) 272-4738
e-mail: Wwiese@salud.unm.edu
Native American Studies
NAS offers students, the university community, and the Native community, a variety of educational courses and research opportunities which focus on the cultures, contributions, ideas, and general health of Native American people.
Contact Information:
Dr. Gregory Cajete, Director
phone: (505) 277-3917
email: nasinfo@unm.edu
Native Health Database
The Native Health Database provides records and articles for the benefit, use, and education of organizations and individuals with an interest in American Indian health issues, programs, and initiatives. The material available on this site has been abstracted to allow the user an overview of each record.
Contact Information:
Pat Bradley
phone: (505) 272-0664
e-mail: pbradley@salud.unm.edu
New Mexico Geriatric Education Center
A center dedicated to improving the health care of American Indian elders through the education and training of health care providers. Partners with the Indian Health Service, the National Indian Council on Aging, the New Mexico Indian Council on Aging, and statewide consortium members.
Contact Information:
Lauri Wilson, MS, Associate Director
phone: (505) 272-4934
email: lauwilson@salud.unm.edu
Pathways
Pathways, a research study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is a school-based health promotion program that includes physical activity, nutrition, classroom curriculum, and family involvement. The primary purpose is to prevent obesity among American Indian children by promoting increased physical activity and healthy eating behaviors.
Contact Information:
Dr. Sally M. Davis, Director/Principal Investigator
UNM/CHPDP/Pathways
MSC 11 6145
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
phone:
(505) 272-4462
Research Involving Outpatient Settings Network
The RIOS Network is composed of primary care clinicians practicing in Community Health Centers, Indian Health Service and tribal facilities, and University of New Mexico academic settings. The network is dedicated to improving the health and health care delivery systems in underserved populations in New Mexico.
Contact Information:
phone: (505) 272-5646
email: Riosnet@salud.unm.edu