SolarSPELL began partnering with HOPI Cancer Support Services (HCSS) in 2023 to provide their patient navigators and health educators with easily accessible and culturally relevant resources to use in their cancer education outreach and case management on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona. The project was initiated by Aurelia Taylor, an ASU Doctor of Nursing Practice student and member of the Hopi Tribe, as part of her capstone. After several months of curating content to meet their needs, Aurelia and our team led a train-the-trainer with HCSS in February 2024. This was the first time SolarSPELL was able to partner directly with an Indigenous community and the first time our Health Library Collection was used within the U.S.
The Hopi Health Library, building on our general Health Collection, focuses on resources for patients and community health workers (including patient navigators) that provide accurate, up-to-date information on cancer — particularly ovarian, breast, cervical and colon cancer. Additionally, the library is localized for the Hopi community and specifically relevant to community members served by HOPI Cancer Support Services. You can find a variety of infographics, pamphlets, fact sheets, videos and research articles.
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Featured resources
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Protect Our Communities Against Cancer Infographic
This CDC infographic shows the rates of different cancers among American Indian and Alaska Native populations and summarizes key prevention strategies.
A Seat at the Table: Culturally based cancer research among American Indians and Alaska Natives
In this video by the National Cancer Institute, two researchers advocate for more culturally sensitive practices to help people who are most disproportionately affected by cancer disparities.
AICAF Indigenous Pink Cookbook: Pink food inspired recipes for Native breast cancer survivors, caregivers & families in Indian Country
This cookbook, created by the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF), provides healthy indigenous, delicious and pink recipes, reflective of each season.
How Can I Reduce My Risk of Breast Cancer?
In this video, CDC expert Dr. Temeika Fairley answers some frequently asked questions young women have about breast cancer and breast health.
Pap-a-Thon Toolkit: Hosting a Women’s Community Health Event; Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening in Rural Tribal Communities
This toolkit provides a framework for planning, delivering and evaluating a cervical cancer screening event in your community.
Patient Navigation Preferences for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Services by Distance to Treatment Location
This study describes how distance to treatment location influences patient navigation preferences for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors.
