Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHC) Podcast

About Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHC) Podcast

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHC) is proud to present our newest podcast! This monthly podcast serves as a news outlet for connecting you with our agency through education, collaboration, and wellness. Each episode will feature updates pertaining to IHC’s work in serving the greater Santa Clara Valley community, ensuring the survival and healing of American Indians/Alaskan Natives.

Publisher

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jan 2023

Latest episode

4 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Sept 2026

   IHC Podcast | Culture Is Medicine: Migraine Awareness with Mary Herne (FNP-C) and Jenny Tillman

   In this episode of IHC Podcast | Culture Is Medicine, we explore migraine and headache disorders in Indigenous communities with Mary Herne, FNP-C, a Kanienkeha (Mohawk) and Wake'nehsi (Snipe Clan) healthcare provider and headache specialist, and Jenny Tillman, a Cherokee and Creek community member, U.S. Air Force veteran, former surgical nurse, and National Director of Development at Miles for Migraine. Mary and Jenny share their professional expertise and personal experiences with migraine while discussing the unique challenges Indigenous people may face in receiving a diagnosis and accessing effective headache care. They talk about common misconceptions surrounding migraine, the importance of culturally responsive healthcare, barriers to treatment, and why elevating Indigenous voices is essential to advancing health equity. The conversation also explores the work of the Indigenous Migraine and Headache Awareness Forum, the future of migraine advocacy in Indigenous communities, and how healthcare providers, community members, and organizations can help improve awareness, access, and care. Whether you live with migraine, support someone who does, or work in healthcare, this episode offers valuable insight into recognizing migraine, advocating for better care, and bringing greater awareness to an often-overlooked health issue in Indigenous communities.

2. 

   10 Aug 2026

   IHC Podcast | Culture Is Medicine with Claire Alford (Volunteering for IHC)

   In this episode of Culture Is Medicine, Claire Alford shares her inspiring journey toward medical school and her passion for improving healthcare in Native communities. From volunteering as a Patient Navigator with IHC’s Diabetes Program to earning her Master of Public Health, Claire discusses the experiences that shaped her path in healthcare. Claire also talks about the importance of community outreach, her involvement with the Santa Clara Powwow, and the power of volunteering and giving back. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about culture, community, public health, and pursuing a career in healthcare. Fact check: Daniela Arcienega at IHC is the Director of Population HealthIndian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley. Special thanks to her for proposing this interview.

3. 

   18 Nov 2025

   IHC Podcast | Culture is Medicine with Buddy Seto Myers, George Nakahara, and Nikki Apana

   🎙 IHC Podcast | Culture Is Medicine: Indigenous Voices in Medicine Host Marissa Hemstreet talks with Buddy Seto Myers (Kanaka Maoli, Med Student, UW), George Nakahara (Native Hawaiian, Med Student, UCSF), and Nikki Apana (Native Hawaiian, Med Student, UCSF PRIME-US & MPP, Harvard) about their journeys in medicine and how their Native Hawaiian culture informs their approach to wellness and healthcare. The episode explores health disparities in Indigenous communities, cultural and traditional healing, representation in medicine, and how storytelling can improve trust and outcomes. Guests share personal reflections on the meaning of “Culture is Medicine” and advice for future Indigenous medical students. Tune in for inspiring stories and insights on blending culture, community, and care in healthcare.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

4,657,709,572

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32