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Tanya H. Lee 7/10/15 The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center recently graduated a record 39 American Indians in the health professions.   “We could almost open our own hospital!” quips Tassy Parker, Seneca, who holds several positions at the university, including director of the Center for Native American Health. Established as part of the Health Sciences Center in 2002, the CNAH partners with New Mexico’s 22 tribes around health issues, addresses health disparities and runs a student recruitment and retention program.   The May 2015 graduates included 9 MDs, 17 nurses, 4 doctors of pharmacy, 2 physician assistants, 2 dental hygienists, 2 physician’sRead More →