Native American History Month | Rural Health Month Center for Diversity & Inclusion and Native American Employee Resource Group

I Have a Reservation

OHSU’s Native American Employee Resource Group (ERG) and the Center for Diversity & Inclusion invite the community to a cultural competency lecture by Stephen “Miles” Rudd, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., Chief Medical Officer for Portland Area IHS which includes Indian Health Service operated clinics in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Dr. Rudd will discuss diverse cultural beliefs & perspectives, commu-nication styles, and patient-centered care when working with people from various Indian nations which are located in primarily in rural, geographically isolated areas.

The Native American ERG is a resource throughout OHSU and to community members interested in Native American culture, issues, and health. The Native American ERG provides educational outreach, spread awareness, and promote thoughtful discussion between its members and allies.

To learn more or to request accommodations, email singerm@ohsu.edu or call 503 494-5657.

Captain Rudd began service with IHS in 1994 at the Warm Springs Health & Wellness Center on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in central Oregon. During his service to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, he provided a full-spectrum of outpatient primary care, inpatient medicine, obstetrics, and was actively engaged in teaching medical, physician assistant, nurse practitioner students and pharmacy residents. Dr. Rudd is the Chair of the IHS National Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee overseeing and managing the IHS National Core Formulary and in-creasing the value, quality, and access to medical care and pharmacotherapy for the agency.

More About Captain Miles Rudd

Wednesday, November 12, 2014Noon to 1pm

Richard Jones Hall (RJH) 4340

Capt. Stephen “Miles” Rudd, M.D.

Center for Diversity & Inclusion

www.ohsu.edu/diversity

Portland Area Indian Health Service