Kelly McGrady: 'Help Me Help My People'

ABSTRACT

The article focuses on Kelly McGrady, a Native American nurse draws on her heritage, faith, and leadership training to tackle whatever crisis is at hand. Topics discussed include she was hired to administer childhood vaccinations, screen patients for HIV and hepatitis C, and accompany elders to their medical appointments;and she followed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and tested community members for COVID-19.