How tribal health clinics in Oregon are navigating federal changes
Published on Sep 10, 2025, 1:27:50 PM
Total time: 00:10:43
Published on Sep 10, 2025, 1:27:50 PM
Total time: 00:10:43
Tribal health clinics often provide healthcare to tribal members and non-tribal members in their area. The providers can also be the only accessible healthcare option for people in rural communities. The Ko-Kwel Wellness Centers serve Coos Bay and Eugene. The clinics are grappling with looming changes to Medicaid and gaps in funding. Lyric Aquino, an indigenous affairs reporter and Report for America corps member, has covered this issue for Underscore Native News. She joins us with details.
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