Southwest Tribal NARCH V Overview

The Southwest Tribal NARCH V Program is a partnership between the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board (AAIHB) and the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) with academic research support from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. These partnerships will build upon a history of collaboration among representatives of these organizations in efforts to improve the health and American Indian persons from 27 tribes across the states of New Mexico, Texas and Southern Colorado. The NARCH V planning discussions focused on utilizing the newly added experience and expertise of AAIHB and AASTEC programs and personnel to address Albuquerque Area tribal health priority areas. Through utilization of existing tribal programs, the research capacity, tribal ownership and oversight, and potential translation of research increases tremendously.

Southwest Tribal NARCH V Project – Adverse Childhood Experiences Feasibility Study

Principal Investigators: Dr. Kevin English

The NARCH ACE feasibility study focuses on the needs of children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACE) that contribute to poor child health as well as poor health outcomes in adulthood. The ACE feasibility study uses a community-based participatory approach and qualitative research methods.

Southwest Tribal NARCH V Project – Mescalero Apache “Family Listening Project”

Principal Investigators: Dr. Nina Wallerstein, Dr. Lorenda Belone
Two research projects and two pilot projects were submitted as part of the Southwest Tribal NARCH V grant application, however, only the “Family Listening Project” received full funding. This project is a continuation of the “Listening to Each Other” curriculum focused on family intervention of a culturally-specific alcohol and other risky behavior prevention program. It is a collaborative effort between AAIHB and the University of New Mexico and will be specific to the Mescalero Apache tribal community.

Southwest Tribal NARCH V Staff:

Southwest NARCH V Principal Investigator: Dr. Kevin English
Southwest Tribal NARCH V Program Manager: Rita Kie, MPH (Laguna Pueblo)
Southwest Tribal NARCH V Coordinator: Rachell Tenorio, MSW (Santo Domingo Pueblo)