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The Scalpel and the Silver Bear

The Scalpel and the Silver Bear

Biography & MemoirHealth
Pages
224
Published
1999
Language
English

Synopsis

Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord, the first Navajo woman surgeon, shares her remarkable journey navigating the worlds of Western medicine and her Native American heritage. She recounts how she bridged cultural divides to excel in surgery, ultimately finding ways to integrate traditional Navajo healing wisdom with modern medical practices to address complex health challenges.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InspiringReflectiveThought-ProvokingEmotional

Genres

Biography & Memoir Health Sociology Biography Medicine

About the author

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Lori Arviso Alvord

Lori Arviso Alvord is a Navajo surgeon and author. Her book, The Scalpel and the Silver Bear, shares her experiences as a physician blending Western medicine with traditional Navajo healing practices. It's a powerful look at culture and healthcare.