Co-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis.

On today’s show, Leah and Antony sort through many of the questions and concerns that arise around pregnancy, vaccines, and decision-making during this stage of the pandemic. 

Public health officials encourage pregnant women and women of childbearing age, to get vaccinated.  Evidence shows that the vaccines are safe and go a long way in protecting pregnant people from getting seriously ill or needing hospitalization, even if they do contract COVID-19.  There is also some evidence that women vaccinated during pregnancy, pass some protection on to their babies.

Producer Chaz Wagner (Bois Forte Ojibwe) talks with two expectant moms, who share their perspectives and reflect on how they are keeping themselves and their babies healthy during the pandemic. 

Dr. Antony Stately is the CEO of the Native American Community Clinic.

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  Reflecting on our Journey Through the COVID19 PandemicNovember 17, 2022
  Co-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On today’s show, We’ll revisit some of the people we’ve chatted with since the pandemic began and reflect on what we, as community members, can still …
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  New Round of Free At-Home COVID Tests AvailableNovember 17, 2022
  This week on the Health Report, a new round of Covid tests are available through the state of Minnesota and we’ll hear about the Covid-19 treatment, Paxlovid, and how to find out if you’re eligible for the treatment.
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  Bivalent Vaccine The Best Tool to Fight Fall COVID SurgeNovember 3, 2022
  This week on the Health Report, an update on vaccine clinics across the state, plus recent data suggests a COVID surge in the coming weeks Health officials are continuing to remind Minnesotans that the best way to protect themselves and their community against covid 19 is to get the updated booster after receiving their primary …
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  Kelly Miller Shares About The Division of Indian Work’s Community Programs During the PandemicOctober 20, 2022
  Co-Hosts Leah Lemm (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe) and Antony Stately Ph.D. (Ojibwe/Oneida) explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the current pandemic health crisis. On today’s show, Leah and Antony are back to discuss how the pandemic with Kelly Miller the Executive Director of the Division of Indian work in …
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  Bivalent COVID Booster Approved For Ages 5 to 11October 20, 2022
  Children ages 5 to 11 can now get the updated COVID-19 booster shot, known as the bi-valent vaccine, meaning that it draws immunity from the currently circulating variants in addition to the original COVID strain.