Donald Warne
- Chair, Professor, Indigenous Health
- Assoc. Dean, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Dean's Office Med
- Director, Public Health Program, Population Health
- Co-Director, Indians into Medicine
Contact Info
- Email: donald.warne@ndus.edu
- Alt Email: kristina.olofsson@und.edu
- Office: 701.777.3037
- Alt Phone: 701.777.6521
- Dept:
Office Address
UND SMHS Suite E265
1301 N Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Biography
Donald Warne, MD, MPH is the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as the Director of the Indians Into Medicine (INMED) and Public Health Programs, and Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of North Dakota. He also serves as the Senior Policy Advisor to the Great Plains Tribal Leader's Health Board in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Warne is a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe from Pine Ridge, SD and comes from a long line of traditional healers and medicine men. He received his MD from Stanford University School of Medicine and his MPH from Harvard School of Public Health. His work experience includes: several years as a primary care physician with the Gila River Health Care Corporation in Arizona; Staff Clinician with the National Institutes of Health; Indian Legal Program Faculty with the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University; Health Policy Research Director for Inter Tribal Council of Arizona; Executive Director of the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board; and Chair of the Department of Public Health at North Dakota State University.
Professional activities include:
- Member, National Board of Trustees, March of Dimes
- Member, Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Advisory Committee to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC);
- Member, Board of Directors, Public Health Foundation;
- Member, Board of Directors, Spectra Health (Grand Forks, ND); and
- Member, Board of Directors, Monument Health (Rapid City, SD)
Fall:
- PH 583/783--American Indian Health Policy
- PH 745--Indigenous Leadership & Ethics
Spring:
- PH 590--Seminar in Public Health Leadership & Advocacy
- PH 784--Indigenous Health Policy
Indigenous Health Equity
Unresolved Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences
American Indian Health Disparities
Traditional American Indian Medicine
Health Policy
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Balabanski AH, Dos Santos A, Woods JA, Thrift AG, Kleinig TJ, Suchy-Dicey A, Siri SR, Boden-Albala B, Krishnamurthi R, Feigin VL, Buchwald D, Ranta A, Mienna CS, Zavaleta C, Churilov L, Burchill L, Zion D, Longstreth WT Jr, Tirschwell DL, Anand S, Parsons MW, Brown A, Warne DK, Harwood M, Katzenellenbogen JM. The Incidence of Stroke in Indigenous Populations of Countries With a Very High Human Development Index: A Systematic Review Protocol. Front Neurol. 2021;12:661570. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2021.661570. eCollection 2021. PubMed PMID: 33967945; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8100239.
Redvers N, Chischilly AM, Warne D, Pino M, Lyon-Colbert A. Uranium Exposure in American Indian Communities: Health, Policy, and the Way Forward. Environ Health Perspect. 2021 Mar;129(3):35002. doi: 10.1289/EHP7537. Epub 2021 Mar 26. PubMed PMID: 33769848; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7997609.
Lewis ME, Volpert-Esmond HI, Deen JF, Modde E, Warne D. Stress and Cardiometabolic Disease Risk for Indigenous Populations throughout the Lifespan. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Feb 13;18(4). doi: 10.3390/ijerph18041821. PubMed PMID: 33668461; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7918141.
Haring RC, Warne DK. Post-Pandemic, Translational Research, and Indigenous Communities. Journal of Indigenous Research. 2021 February; 9(2021):1-24.
Vasquez Guzman CE, Lewis M, Yancey D, Empey A, Metoxen M, Frutos R, Wescott S, Zeisman-Pereyo S, Valenzuela S, Carney PA, Warne D and Brodt E, The Time is Now: Transforming Recruitment and Retention of American Indian and Alaska Native Medical Students Using the Medicine Wheel Model, Journal of Health Sciences & Education, November 2020
Jackson FM, Rashied-Henry K, Warne DK, et. al., A Prematurity Collaborative Birth Equity Consensus Statement for Mothers and Babies, Maternal and Child Health Journal, June 2020
Jung P, Warne DK, Integrating the Preventive Medicine Specialty in the Rural and Tribal Public Health Workforce, Preventive Medicine, June 2020
Tobey M, Armstrong K, Warne DK. The 2019 Partial Government Shutdown and Its Impact on Health Care for American Indians and Alaska Natives. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2020;31(1):75-80. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2020.0009.
Sundberg M, Leader Charge D, Owen M, Subrahmanian K, Tobey M, Warne DK, Developing Graduate Medical Education Partnerships in American Indian/Alaska Native Communities, Journal of Graduate Medical Education, December 2019
Kruger H, Zumwalt C, Guenther R, Warne DK, Dyke C, Disparities in Secondary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Heart Disease After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Northern Plains American Indians, Health Equity, October 2019
Frerichs L, Bell R, Hassmiller Lich K, Reuland D, Warne DK, Regional differences in health insurance among American Indians and Alaska Natives after the Affordable Care Act, Health Affairs, September 2019
Frerichs L, Bell R, Hassmiller Lich K, Reuland D, Warne DK, Health insurance coverage among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the context of the Affordable Care Act, Ethnicity and Health, June 2019
Warne DK, Wescott S, Social Determinants of American Indian Nutritional Health, Current Developments in Nutrition, May 2019
Anderson A, Glogoza M, Bettenhausen A, Guenther R, Dangerfield D, Jansen R, Newman R, Warne DK, Dyke C, Disparities in Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Northern Plains American Indians Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Health Equity, August 2018
Danielson RA, Wallenborn JT, Warne DK, Masho SW, Disparities in Risk Factors and Birth Outcomes Among American Indians in North Dakota, Maternal and Child Health Journal, June 2018
Warne DK, Dulacki K, Spurlock M, Meath T, Davis M, McConnell J, Adverse Childhood Experiences among American Indians in South Dakota and Associations with Mental Health Conditions, Alcohol Use, and Smoking, Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, November 2017
Mitsch A, Seneca D, Warne DK, Surendera A, Whiteside Y, HIV Care and Treatment of American Indians/Alaska Natives with Diagnosed HIV Infection—27 States and the District of Columbia, 2012, International Journal of STD & AIDS, November 2016
Larson M, Orr M, Warne DK, Using Student Health Data to Understand and Promote Academic Success in Higher Education Settings, College Student Journal, 50(4) Winter 2016
Broffman L, Spurlock M, Dulacki K, Campbell A, Rodriguez F, Wright B, McConnell KJ, Warne DK, Davis M. Understanding Treatment Gaps for Mental Health, Alcohol, and Drug Use in South Dakota: A Qualitative Study of Rural Perspectives. Journal of Rural Health, December 2015
Davis MM, Spurlock M, Dulacki K, Meath T, Li HF, McCarty D, Warne DK, Wright B, McConnell KJ, Disparities in Alcohol, Drug Use, and Mental Health Condition Prevalence and Access to Care in Rural, Isolated, and Reservation Areas: Findings From the South Dakota Health Survey, Journal of Rural Health, December 2015
Warne DK, Lajimodiere D, American Indian Health Disparities: Psychosocial Influences, Social and Personality Psychology Compass, October 2015
Warne DK, Roanhorse O, Investing in Native Community-led Strategies to Improve Physical Activity. Commentary, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC, April 2015
Warne DK, Frizzell LB, American Indian Health Policy: Historical Trends and Contemporary Issues, American Journal of Public Health, April 2014
Strand M, Warne DK, Diabetes, Depression, and Alcohol Syndrome: Potential Impact on Community Development, International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development, Vol. 5, No. 1, March 2014
Grandbois DM, Warne DK, Eschiti V, The Impact of History and Culture on Nursing Care of Native American Elders, Journal of Gerontological Nursing, October 2012
Warne DK, Kaur JS, Perdue D, American Indian/Alaska Native Cancer Policy: Systemic Approaches to Reducing Cancer Disparities, Journal of Cancer Education, March 2012
Warne DK, Policy Issues in American Indian Health Governance, Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics, Connecting Public Health Law, Practice, Policy, and Research: JLME Supplement Spring 2011
Warne DK, Ten American Indian Health Policy Challenges for the New Administration in 2009, Wicazo Sa Review 24, no. 1, May 2009
Warne, DK, Policy Challenges in American Indian/Alaska Native Health Professions Education, Journal of Interprofessional Care, October 2007
Warne DK, Research and Educational Approaches to Reducing Health Disparities Among American Indians and Alaska Natives, Journal of Transcultural Nursing 17(3):1-6 July 2006
Warne DK, Traditional Perspectives on Child and Family Health. Paediatrics and Child Health 10(9):542-544 November 2005
Warne DK Genetics Research in American Indian Communities: Socio-cultural and Ethical Considerations, Jurimetrics, Winter 2005
Broekhuizen J, Warne DK, Dekker A, Evaluation and Treatment of Chronic Pain in the Native American Patient, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians CME Supplement, November/December 2004
Warne DK, The Native Research Network: Promoting Culturally Sensitive Research in Indigenous Communities. IHS Primary Care Provider, March 2004
Warne DK, Hanson R, Bennett PH, Comparison of Body Size Measurements as Predictors of NIDDM in Pima Indians Diabetes Care, April 1995
Peer-Reviewed Policy Briefs
Moore P, Musgrove R…Warne DK, et al, Exploring the Rural Context for Adverse Childhood Experiences, National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Policy Brief, August 2018
Moore P, Musgrove R…Warne DK, et al, Understanding the Impact of Suicide in Rural America, National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Policy Brief, December 2017
Warne DK, Delrow D, Hornbuckle CA, Shelton BL, Impact of ACA Repeal on American Indians and Alaska Natives, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation / National Indian Health Board, March 2017
Moore P, Musgrove R…Warne DK, et al, Social Determinants of Health, National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Policy Brief, January 2017
Warne DK, Sustainability in Healthcare: Balancing Public Health Needs with Market Forces, Arizona Policy Choices 2007: Sustainability for Arizona, Morrison Institute for Public Policy, Arizona State University, November 2007
Book Chapters
Warne DK, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse—Chapter 83 Integrative Medicine: Complementary Therapy in Medical Practice, Volume 4 Edited by David Rakel, MD-Medical College of Wisconsin, W.B. Saunders, 2017
Warne DK, Nadeau, M, American Indian Population Health—Chapter 16 Solving Population Health Problems Through Collaboration, Public Health Foundation, Volume 1, Edited by Bialek, Bietsch, and Moran. Taylor and Francis, 2017
Warne DK, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse—Chapter 81 Integrative Medicine: Complementary Therapy in Medical Practice, Volume 3 Edited by David Rakel, MD-Medical College of Wisconsin, W.B. Saunders, 2012
Warne DK, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse—Chapter 84, Integrative Medicine: Complementary Therapy in Medical Practice, Volume 2 Edited by David Rakel, MD-University of Arizona Integrative Medicine Program, W.B. Saunders, 2007
Warne DK, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse—Chapter 64, Integrative Medicine: Complementary Therapy in Medical Practice Edited by David Rakel, MD-University of Arizona Integrative Medicine Program, W.B. Saunders, 2003
Selected International Presentations
“Diabetes in American Indian Populations” Busan, Korea
Indigenous Diabetes Panel December 3, 2019
International Diabetes Federation Congress 2019
“Closing Leadership Plenary” Calgary, Canada
World Indigenous Cancer Conference September 19, 2019
“Traditional & contemporary approaches to NCD control in AIs” Wellington, New Zealand
3rd Indigenous Cardiovascular Health Conference June 13, 2019
Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
“Indigenous Health Equity” Tromso, Norway
Center of Sami Health Research 08/22/19
University in Tromso, The Arctic University of Norway
“Indigenous Approaches to Healing” Koror, Palau
25th Annual Sharing & Caring Conference September 18, 2018
Republic of Palau
“Lakota Perspectives on Wellness and Suicide Prevention” Montreal, Canada
Indigenous Experiences in Wellness and Suicide Prevention October 25, 2017
World Health Organization / Pan American Health Organization
“Adverse Childhood Experiences among American Indians” London, England
2nd International Conference on Child Psychology 10/06/16
Conference Series LLC
“American Indian Health Equity” Winnipeg, Canada
Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba 03/18/16
University of Manitoba
Honors/Awards
Trailblazer Award, Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum, Recovery Reinvented, October 2020
Fostering Diversity in Medicine Award, North Dakota Chapter of the American College of Physicians, October 2020
National Service Award – Health Care Heroes Awards Gala, National Indian Health Board, October 2020
Outstanding Block Instructor, Class of 2024, UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, September 2020
Promotion from Associate Professor to Professor, Department of Public Health, College of Health Professions, North Dakota State University, 2017
National Honoree, Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice, December 2016
Alumni Hall of Fame Induction, Stanford University, October 2016
2016 National Honoring, National Council of Urban Indian Health, May 2016
2015 Public Health Innovation Award, National Indian Health Board, April 2015
Nomination for Consideration for United States Surgeon General, National Indian Health Board & National Congress of American Indians, Endorsed by National Rural Health Association & American Cancer Society, July 2013
Tapestry of Diverse Talents Award, Memorial Union, North Dakota State University, May 2013
Dean’s Service Award, College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences, North Dakota State University, May 2013
Green and Golden Globe Diversity Award, Division of Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach, North Dakota State University, April 2013
Mary J. Berg Distinguished Professor of Women’s Health, North Dakota State University, April 2012 – May 2018
Tenure / Associate Professor, College of Health Professions, North Dakota State University, October 2011
Josiah N. Moore Native American Alumnus of the Year, Arizona State University Alumni Association, 2008
Healthcare Heroes Finalist, Community Outreach, Phoenix Business Journal, 2007
Area Impact Award, Phoenix Area, National Indian Health Board, August 2004
NIH Plain Language Award, “Message of Hope: We Can Prevent Diabetes in Native American Communities” Educational Videotape, National Institutes of Health, 2003
Doctor Fang-Ching Sun Memorial Award, Commitment to Underserved Communities, Harvard School of Public Health, 2002
NIH Plain Language Award, “The Gift of Life: Kidney Donation and Transplant” Educational Videotape, National Institutes of Health, 2001
Pima Medicine Staff Ceremony, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona, January 2000
Walter Brazie, MD Award, Outstanding Family Practice Resident, State of Arizona, 1997, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians
Lakota Naming Ceremony, Pejuta Wicasa (“Medicine Man”), Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, June 1992
Indian Education Grant, United States Department of Education, 1990-94
A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, 1990-94
Sequoyah Fellowship, Association on American Indian Affairs, 1990-91
Outstanding Student Award, Mesa Community College, 1989
Regents Minority Scholarship, Board of Regents, State of Arizona, 1987-89
Rose Garreau Memorial Scholarship, Arizona State University, 1987-88
BS Arizona State University, 1989
MD Stanford University, 1995
MPH Harvard University, 2002
Residency, Family Medicine, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 1995-1998
Fellowship, Alternative Medicine, Arizona Centers for Health and Medicine, 1998-1999
Fellowship, Minority Health Policy, Harvard Medical School, 2001-2002
Senior Fellow, American Indian Health Policy, University of New Mexico RWJF Center for Health Policy, 2009
Chair, Department of Public Health & Professor, Tenured, College of Health Professions, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, Oct 2011-May 2018
Consultant, American Indian Health, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD, Oct 2011-Oct 2013
Director, Office of Native American Health, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD, July 2010-Oct 2011
Senior Policy Advisor, Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board, Rapid City, SD, July 2010-current
Executive Director, Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board, Rapid City, SD, July 2008-July 2010
Senior Fellow, American Indian Health Policy, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, Jan 2009-Dec 2009
Adjunct Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, March 2009-current
Adjunct Professor, Sanford / University of South Dakota Medical School, Sioux Falls, SD, August 2009-current
Health Policy Research Director, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, July 2006-Oct 2008
Senior Policy Consultant, American Indian Health Management & Policy, Phoenix, AZ, Oct 2008-Oct 2015
President & CEO, American Indian Health Management & Policy, Phoenix, AZ, April 2004-Oct 2008
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Indian Legal Program, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, July 2007-current
Clinical Professor, Indian Legal Program, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, July 2003-June 2007
Staff Clinician, Intramural Research, National Institutes of Health, NIDDK, Phoenix Epidemiology and Clinical Research Branch, Phoenix, AZ, Oct/00-July/03
Staff Physician, Family Practice, Gila River Health Care Corporation, Sacaton, AZ, Aug/98-Oct/00