Background
The South-central Foundation is an Alaska
Native-owed, nonprofit health care organization that is committed to serving
the Native communities. One of its
biggest dedications was to provide the community with healthcare related
services to improve the changes of it members. Beginning in 1984 until the
present time the foundation has improved the services to the Native American
healthcare system.
NUKA Native American Healthcare
Model
NUKA is an Alaskan Native word used to describe the
Native American Healthcare Model, which means strong, big structures and living
things. The model was design to provide
holistic care to the patients. The
services under the program include prenatal care, substance abuse therapy,
dentistry, educational program, PT, elderly programs and much more.
The NUKA model includes the customer-owner in the
managing of their health. The members of
the healthcare team focuses on including the patient in the process, to create
communication, and trusting relationships with the members of the community. 
Shawanda,
ReplyDeleteI like that you wrote about the meaning of the word Nuka. It is a word that means strong, big structures. The health care model was developed to make the people stronger and healthier. The hospital in Cherokee was built to accommodate the members of its community in an open and inviting environment. I think these thing embody the meaning of Nuka. I am very excited to tour the hospital in the morning and learn more about all the services provided to the community.