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Supai Health Station Holds Grand Opening

WEBPHOENIX, AZ – In partnership with the Havasupai Tribe, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the opening of the new and upgraded replacement facility of the federally managed Supai Health Station in Havasupai, AZ. Located in the remote Havasupai Canyon within the Grand Canyon, the 12,700 sq. …

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The Muscogee Nation Announces New Council Oak

WEBThe new facility, Council Oak Comprehensive Healthcare, is located at the former Tulsa Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) facility at 10109 E. 79th St. “Council Oak will enable us to expand healthcare for Native people and strengthen our services for the Tulsa community,” said Shawn Terry, Secretary of Health for the …

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IHS Awards $8.3 Million To Support Indian Health Programs

WEBROCKVILLE, MD – The Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Urban Indian Health Programs has awarded grants totaling approximately $8.3 million to 32 urban Indian organizations through the 4-in-1 grant program. These grants will make health care services more accessible for American Indians and Alaska Natives residing in urban areas and …

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IHS Awards $24M To Expand Health Care Facilities

WEBFebruary 24, 2023. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Indian Health Service (IHS) has announced $24 million in funding to 12 tribes and tribal organizations as part of a competitive Small Ambulatory Program to invest in the construction, expansion or modernization of small ambulatory health care facilities. “The IHS Small Ambulatory Program supports

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Anoatubby Speaks on Healthcare at Harvard

WEBGovernor Anoatubby said health care disparities and the lack of access became clear when he accepted the role of the Chickasaw Nation’s first health director in 1975. By that time, IHS had established three small clinics within the Chickasaw Nation, and staff split their time between the clinics. “The need for adequate health care in the

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Demolition Begins for Osage Healthcare Facility

WEBThe demolition marks progress to build a brand-new, state-of-the-art 64,800 sq. ft. health care facility across two blocks in downtown Pawhuska. The preliminary plans reflect future development to meet the health care needs of a growing population. In addition, the location provides easy access to the facility while enhancing the visual …

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Oklahoma Indian Clinic Hosts IHS Awards Ceremony

WEBOklahoma City Indian Clinic was established in 1974 to provide health care and wellness services to American Indians in Central Oklahoma. The clinic staff cares for more than 21,000 patients from over 220 federally recognized tribes every year. American Indians can receive a range of services, including medical, dental, pediatrics, prenatal

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BIE Launches Behavioral Health Support Line for Students, Staff

WEB“The mental health and wellness services provided through this program will also extend beyond the classroom, creating healthier and more resilient communities.” Once connected to the call line, callers will have two options to select from for behavioral health support. Option 1 will connect callers to 24/7 immediate individual crisis support.

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Michelle Boylan Appointed IHS Deputy Director

WEBJanuary 18, 2024. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Indian Health Service (IHS) has appointed Michelle Boylan as the new Deputy Director for Quality Health Care and Enterprise Risk Management at IHS headquarters. In her new position at the IHS, Boylan is responsible for strengthening the agency’s ongoing efforts to ensure the delivery of consistent

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Cherokee Nation Breaks Ground on $18M Wellness Facility

WEBSTILWELL, OK – The Cherokee Nation broke ground this week in Stilwell on a new state-of-the-art, $18 million health and wellness facility near the Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center. The Mary L. (Holland) Carson Wellness Center will be a two-story building with approximately 50,000 sq. ft. The five acres of land that it will sit on were …

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Benjamin Smith New Deputy Director of Indian Health Service

WEBMay 10, 2022. ROCKVILLE, MD – The Indian Health Service (IHS) has announced Benjamin Smith, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, as the new Deputy Director at IHS headquarters. As Deputy Director, Smith will lead IHS operations to ensure the delivery of quality comprehensive health services and ensures IHS services are integrated across

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Mohegan Tribe, Mohegan Sun and Yale New Haven Health Open …

WEBThe new health center welcomed its first patients on May 10 and is open to the public including Mohegan visitors and individuals from the surrounding communities. The facility includes nine exam rooms and one procedure room. The Mohegan Tribe, headquartered on its reservation in Uncasville, and Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS), …

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Indian Health Service Announces Dr. Loretta Christensen as New …

WEBChristensen’s appointment as chief medical officer comes after the retirement of Rear Adm. Michael Toedt, M.D., who served in the role from June 2017 through July 2021. ROCKVILLE, MD – The Indian Health Service (IHS) has announced Dr. Loretta Christensen, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, as the new chief medical officer.

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Osage Nation Closes on New Health Center Property

WEBThe new health center will be governed by a board of directors per the Healthcare Reform Act of 2022, enacted April 25, 2022, which creates a new health system under Si-Si A-Pe-Txa (the Healing Place) as a separate enterprise. Si-Si A-Pe-Txa oversees services provided at the Wahzhazhe Health Center, the Primary Residential …

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National Indian Health Board Announces A.C. Locklear As New …

WEBAugust 11, 2022. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) has announced the promotion of A.C. Locklear, JD (Lumbee), to the position of Federal Relations Director – an inaugural position within NIHB. As a key member of the NIHB Government Relations team, Locklear will lead NIHB’s federal, budget and regulatory …

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Paragon Casino Resort, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe To Host Health Expo

WEBApril 15, 2024. MARKSVILLE, LA – Paragon Casino Resort and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana are combining their annual health fairs into a single Health & Wellness Expo for all members of the public to take part in. The expo is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in the Mári Showroom at Paragon Casino Resort. All

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Osage Nation To Break Ground on New Health Clinic

WEBThe new Wahzhazhe Health Clinic will be governed by Si-Si A-Pe-Txa Board of Governors and Osage Nation Health System. “This has been quite some time in the making, and we appreciate everyone who stepped up and contributed to making this day a reality,” said Cindra Shangreau, Chairwoman of the Si-Si A-Pe-Txa Board.

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Cherokee Nation Unveils Plans for $10 Million Wellness Facility in

WEBIt is estimated that the Cherokee Nation Public Health and Wellness Fund Act will provide an annual investment of between $9 million and $12 million for public health programs like the Carson Wellness Center. STILWELL, OK – The Cherokee Nation has unveiled plans to invest more than $10 million in an Adair County health and wellness …

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IHS Appoints James Driving Hawk as CEO of Phoenix Indian …

WEBAugust 26, 2021. PHOENIX, AZ – The Indian Health Service (IHS) announced the appointment of James Driving Hawk as the Chief Executive Officer of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. The center is the IHS’ largest hospital, providing direct health care services to more than 150,000 patients. Driving Hawk, an enrolled member of the Rosebud

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Cherokee Nation, Dept. of Veteran Affairs Partner for Health Care

WEB“The Cherokee Nation has always held veterans in the highest regard. We strive every day to make access to health care a priority, especially for our Cherokee Warriors,” said Chief Hoskin. “The Cherokee Nation and VA worked tirelessly when the closure of the VA health clinic in Vinita was announced in 2021.

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Cherokee Nation Breaks Ground on Health Center

WEBSALINA, OK – The Cherokee Nation has begun construction on its 106,000 sq. ft., $35 million health center, which will replace an existing 29,000 sq. ft. facility in Salina. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and other leaders gathered for the official groundbreaking to celebrate the replacement health

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