11/10/2025
November is Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a time for us to recognize the culture, traditions, and important contributions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. We’re particularly proud to honor our very own April B., Medical Assistant II, UH Pediatric Primary Care.
With Navajo, Algonquin, and Mohawk tribal affiliations, April has been immersed in Native American traditions her whole life, mostly through the inspiration of her mother. “She taught me about all of our Navajo traditions,” April recalls. “More than that, she taught me to be strong and resilient and that I can accomplish anything that I put my mind to.”
April put her mother’s advice into practice when she joined University Hospitals as a medical assistant in 2016. Since joining us, April has experienced a truly rewarding career at University Hospitals. April says, “I love interacting with people from different cultures. It’s more than just getting to know them as a patient, but as a person, too. I enjoy learning how different cultures approach medical care, their traditional healing practices, or specific medical necessities based on cultural beliefs and customs.”
Throughout her time with us, April has continually sought opportunities to grow and advance in her career, and we’ve been proud to support that growth. “The growth I have experienced here has been very exciting,” April says. “Through it all, I was supported by supervisors and coworkers, including those outside my department.”
April encourages others to come and grow their careers at University Hospitals. “I would recommend looking into UH to start your career or further your career,” April advises. “UH stands by their motto to heal, to teach, to discover. It is very reassuring to know that your employer wants you to become the best version of yourself.”
If you’re looking to achieve your fullest professional potential, we invite you to join us. https://tinyurl.com/kuepykzx