Posted on Mar 24, 2020

Tribal Programs That Prepare For Public Health Crises Readying For Coronavirus

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The Shoalwater Bay Reservation in southwest Washington is right on the Pacific Ocean. It's small and isolated, with about 100 residents, one gas station, and a small casino.
Kim Thompson is the tribe's health director. As she gave a tour of the clinic recently, she said they're not ready for novel coronavirus cases yet — but they're trying to get there.

Tribal Programs That Prepare For Public Health Crises Readying For Coronavirus

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1SG Steven Imerman

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Good article, and by extension it addresses many problems being faced by smaller community clinics all over the nation.

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Good luck. Supplies are hard to come by

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CW5 Jack Cardwell

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Thanks for sharing.

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