Strengthening Digital Health Technology Capacity in Navajo Communities to Help Counter the COVID-19 Pandemic

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This article outlines COVID-19 bills affecting Navajo populations (HEROES Act) and identifies gaps in access to broadband internet services and how that lack of access impacts telemedicine options. This article serves as a guide to prioritize funding of interventions to bridge the digital gap tailored to the population and need.

Resource Details

  • Population: American Indian
  • Setting/Context of Implementation: Community
  • Topics of Practice: Outreach/ Education/ Communications|Policy Change/ Development
  • Outcomes of Interest: Reduction of Health Disparities
  • Level of Evidence: Novel
  • Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
  • Social Determinants of Health: Healthcare Access and Quality|Social and Community Context
  • Outside of US: No