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title: “Pickleball for Health” with Dr. Ernie Medina
description: Native Americans have a rich cultural history that relates to games and sports; learn about how a newer sport can transform your health.
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# [“Pickleball for Health” with Dr. Ernie Medina](https://www.timelesshealinginsights.org/american-indian-and-alaska-native-living/pickleball-for-health-with-dr-ernie-medina)

 Written by [David DeRose MD, MPH](https://www.timelesshealinginsights.org/american-indian-and-alaska-native-living/author/david-derose-md-mph) | Apr 17, 2023 12:12:00 PM

Native Americans have a rich cultural history that relates to games and sports; learn about how a newer sport can transform your health.

 

Guest: Ernie Medina, Jr., DrPH; Asst Prof. Loma Linda University, School of Public Health

 

For further information visit: USAPickleball.org

 

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