Medications often have to be delivered through the mail and can take weeks to arrive. We have few high level trauma centers and face a constant challenge of retaining skilled healthcare workers. Just a few weeks ago, A woman who was giving birth on a remote island in western Alaska had to be airlifted by the Air National Guard to the closest hospital, which was 660 miles away. These challenges show why a strong indian health service and a well resourced network of tribal health care organizations are so important. (00:29–00:40)
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