February 2024 Blogs

Health IT Modernization February Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer: Enterprise Collaboration Group

February 28, 2024
by Mitchell Thornbrugh, Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Indian Health Service

The IHS Health Information Technology Modernization Program team hosted the first of four tribal consultations and urban confers for 2024 on February 8 via Zoom. The topic was “Enterprise Collaboration Group” and included a brief overview of the Health IT Modernization Program and an ... Continue reading

Indian Health Service Reaffirms Commitment to Tribes and Urban Indian Organizations with 2024 Agency Work Plan

February 22, 2024
by Roselyn Tso, Indian Health Service Director

As we embark on a new year, we want to reaffirm our commitment to improving the quality of patient care throughout the Indian health system.

In January, I convened leadership from across the agency in Phoenix to continue our collaborative work to address the most pressing issues facing the Indian ... Continue reading

Uniting for Change: Preventing Teen Dating Violence in Indian Country

February 13, 2024
by Nicole Stahlmann, MN, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC, SANE-P, FNE-A/P, IHS Division of Nursing Services Forensic Nurse Consultant

In the tapestry of Native cultures, the pursuit of harmony and balance is not just a philosophy, but a way of life. The Navajo principle of Hózhó, embodying harmony, balance, and beauty, guides their approach to life, thought, and health. The Ojibwe’s mino-bimaaduziwin represents ... Continue reading

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