North
Dakota: The
animated
series,
“Iktomi,"
is about
a Native
man
diagnosed
with
diabetes.
Viewers
follow
his
journeys
to learn
about
lifestyle
and
health
care
changes
that can
help
manage
his
disease.
Iktomi
is a
trickster
who’s
always
trying
to fool
himself
and
others.
He
doesn’t
want to
change
his bad
habits
so he
can stay
healthy.
So, Iktomi
must
learn valuable
lessons
about
caring
for
his physical,
mental
and
emotional
health.
KAT
Communications, Standing
Rock
Diabetes,
and
Aberdeen's
Indian
Health
Service
worked
on the Iktomi's
5
programs:
"Iktomi’s
 Walk
With
Diabetes;”
“Mind,
Spirit
and
Emotion;”
“Learning
About
Foot
Care;”
“Learning
About
Nutrition;”
and
“Moving
to Stay
Healthy.”
The
“Iktomi”
series
is
aired on GoodHealthTV.
GoodHealthTV
is a
health
education
network
focused
on
culture
and
community
programming.
It
offers
practical
tools
for
improving
health
and
wellness.
GoodHealthTV
gives rural
communities
a new
outlet
for
learning
about
good
health
care.
Besides
diabetes,
other
health
topics
include behavioral
health,
elder
health,
heart
health,
men’s
and
women’s
health,
history
and
culture,
and
nutrition
and
fitness.
GoodHealthTV
also broadcasts
in
clinic
and
health
care
facilities.
This
enables
waiting
patients
to learn
more
about
good
health,
health
care
programs,
and
community
events.
Iktomi
video
library
and
educational
materials.
www.goodhealthtv.com/iktomi
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