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The Street Medicine Clinic team aims to bring health care into the community, particularly to those who are experiencing housing instability. The team offers a variety of services including physical exams, wound care, and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Residents will have opportunities to work with the Street Medicine team.

Physicians at NNMC have participated on loan repayment through National Health Service Corps (NHSC). Dr. Sara Michaels, the chair of the Family Medicine Department shares her story.

Fannessa Comer, the CEO of NNMC, shares about the relationship between NHSC and Navajo Nation.

NNMC has had a longstanding relationship with Brigham and Women's Hospital through the Brigham and Women's Outreach Program. This video provides a view into perspectives on health on the Navajo Nation reservation, and features two staff members: Ida Bradley (case manager), and Chandima Deegala (pharmacist).

Residents at the SUNM residency will participate in didactics and trainings offered at Shiprock and by teleconference by the BWOP.

Like all healthcare facilities, Northern Navajo Medical Center was deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This video, produced by staff at Northern Navajo Medical Center, gives insight into the effect of the pandemic and the hope offered by COVID-19 vaccines.