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Jeffrey Henderson, M.D.

Some traditional people believe diabetes is the result of breaking a certain taboo

Topic:
Diseases / Disorders
Descriptor:
Diabetes
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About Jeffrey Henderson, M.D.

Jeffrey Henderson, M.D. is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. He is president and CEO of the Black Hills Center for American Indian Health. He and Dr. Lindberg discuss how Native American beliefs and healing practices intersect with modern medicine.

Tribal Affiliation

Lakota Sioux (Cheyenne River)

Hometown

Rapid City, South Dakota

Occupation

Physician, Epidemiologist, and President and CEO of the Black Hills Center for American Indian Health

Region

Great Plains