Health Education
The Health Education Department works to improve the quality of health of the Cheyenne and Arapaho people while also encouraging them to live healthy lifestyles.
Health Education
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Health Education Program is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our Tribal communities through education, prevention, outreach, and connection. Our goal is to empower individuals and families with culturally responsive information, resources, and opportunities that support healthier choices and stronger communities.
Health Education works throughout the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes service area to provide community-based health education, wellness activities, prevention initiatives, screenings, resource navigation, and outreach for individuals across the lifespan. Programming addresses a variety of health priorities, including physical activity, nutrition, chronic disease prevention, mental and emotional wellness, substance use prevention, maternal and child health, family wellness, and other emerging community health needs.
Through partnerships with Tribal programs, schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and local agencies, Health Education strives to increase access to reliable health information and connect Tribal members and families with services that support their overall well-being. Cultural values, community relationships, and prevention are incorporated into programming whenever possible to promote healthier individuals, stronger families, and thriving future generations.
Family Spirit
Family Spirit is a culturally informed, evidence-based home visiting program designed to support expectant families and caregivers of young children. Using the Family Spirit curriculum developed by the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, trained Health Educators provide individualized education, resources, encouragement, and support to families throughout pregnancy and the early years of a child's life.
Families may receive support beginning during pregnancy and continuing until the child reaches age three. Family Spirit focuses on healthy pregnancy, parenting skills, child development, maternal and child health, family wellness, positive relationships, and connecting families with community resources. Visits provide families with a supportive environment to ask questions, build parenting confidence, celebrate milestones, and develop skills that promote healthy development for both parent and child.
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes' Family Spirit Program also works to incorporate Cheyenne and Arapaho culture, traditions, language, and community knowledge into family education and activities. By combining evidence-based education with cultural connection, Family Spirit works alongside parents and caregivers to nurture healthy children, strengthen families, and support future generations.
Healthy People. Strong Families. Thriving Communities.