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In The Spotlight

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an ideal time to call attention to the importance of early screening to help detect breast cancer. Early detection is associated with higher long-term survival rates.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American Indian and Alaska Native women.

Learn more on our Cancer health topic website

October 9-10, 2013
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This interactive Summit provides attendees the opportunity to learn about current IHS Tribal Consultation topics, with a focus on the IHS budget and a preview of the upcoming FY2016 IHS budget formulation process. The online webinar format will also provide opportunities for sharing of visual information, questions, comments and discussion among participants.

Breastfeeding

Did you know that breastfeeding can significantly reduce the risk of childhood obesity, diabetes, allergies and asthma, and many types of infections such as upper respiratory, gastrointestinal, and necrotizing enterocolitis? The IHS aims to certify all IHS obstetric facilities as Baby-Friendly by the end of 2014. This initiative promotes breastfeeding to reduce the risk that children will develop obesity and diabetes in the future. Baby-Friendly hospitals offer new mothers the information, confidence, and skills they need to initiate and continue breastfeeding their babies.

The Health Insurance Marketplace is Coming Soon

A new way to get affordable coverage launches October 1.

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MentalHealth.gov

While millions of Americans struggle with mental health problems, those who need help are too often afraid to seek it because of the stigma associated with mental illness.

If you or someone you know is at risk of mental illness, please visit www.MentalHealth.gov for information regarding the basic signs of mental health problems, how to talk about mental health, and ways to find help.