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Genetic Counseling and Indigenous Health: Approaches and Resources For/From Non-Indigenous Allies
Genetic Counseling and Indigenous Health: Approaches and Resources For/From Non-Indigenous Allies

This project incorporates work from Indigenous individuals and organizations, intending to improve genetics patient care and cultural competency for Indigenous clients. We are always open to receiving feedback and insight from Indigenous individuals and allies on how this resource can evolve to best meet their needs. This guide is intended to be used by other genetic counseling and private practice healthcare and wellness professionals who might not be aware of the unique experiences of Indigenous people within genetic healthcare. We aim to tailor our patient care to Indigenous communities whose needs and wants are often unmet in healthcare settings.

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Approaches to Holistic Health: Bali and the United States
Approaches to Holistic Health: Bali and the United States

By; Vivian Phan

Learn more about the different approaches to wellness and healthcare as observed and researched by Genomics Correspondent, Vivian Phan, after her visit to Bali to study their community health systems.

“Holistic healthcare is defined as an approach to wellness that considers the multidimensional aspects of life... A key issue with holistic healthcare in the US is that most of the research conducted on health has been focused on people’s thoughts about illness instead of the mindset surrounding holistic and preventative care... In comparison to the average US resident, Balinese people are highly spiritual and their spirituality is heavily associated with their environment. Moreover, in Indonesian culture, one’s spirituality is often translated into one’s approach towards healthcare…Understanding the significance of cultural practices and traditions is crucial in addressing health imbalances.”

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