Northern Valley Indian Health (NVIH) Community Health Representatives (CHRs), Alida Allen, Bambi Eagle, and Brian Northan recently partnered with the Indian Health Service (IHS) to produce a series of impactful videos highlighting the vital work of the CHRs. These videos feature personal narratives, background footage, and compelling photographs that offer an authentic look into the essential roles CHRs play in Native communities.
Click the links below to watch how CHRs at NVIH, and across the country, are empowering communities through culturally grounded care, health education, and advocacy.
Empowering Communities Through Health and Wellness
CHRs nationwide share their unique perspectives on the critical roles they play within their communities, including the diverse activities they lead through their local programs.
Community Health Representatives as Cultural Liaisons: ” We Talk It, We Live It, We Speak It”
This video highlights how CHRs and program partners serve as bridges between health care systems and Native cultures, emphasizing the importance of community, language, and cultural connection in improving health outcomes.
Explore how CHRs collaborate with primary care providers, pharmacists, and health educators to enhance patient care and community health.
Healing Together: Patients and Community Health Representatives in Partnership
Patients share personal stories of how CHRs have made a meaningful difference in their lives, from helping manage chronic conditions to supporting daily living needs.