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In The Spotlight

14th Annual Direct Service Tribes National Meeting

The 14th Annual Direct Service Tribes National Meeting is a two-day event is focused on supporting community wellness and strength, and will incorporate an open forum session addressing Direct Service Tribes health priorities.

Visit the Direct Service Tribes National Meeting website for more information.
On-line Registration Page

Zika Virus

Zika is a virus that is spread mostly by mosquitoes. Whether staying at home or traveling this summer, protect yourself from getting the Zika virus by preventing mosquito bites.

IHS Virtual Internship

IHS is offering youth across the globe an opportunity to join our team through the Virtual Internship program. This partnership with the US Department of State’s Virtual Foreign Service allows students to take part in enriching projects to further the IHS mission of raising the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level—remotely.

Applications will be available on USAJobs.gov .
Learn more at Virtual Foreign Service
Find more Student Opportunities

IHS and Eye Health

Across Indian Country, IHS optometrists check vision, prevent eye diseases and dispense glasses. Make an appointment for an eye exam for yourself or a family member. Elders may need a check-up for cataracts, a condition in which the lens of the eye gets cloudy.

14th Annual Direct Service Tribes National Meeting

Visit the Direct Service Tribes National Meeting website for more information.
On-line Registration Page

Zika Virus

Zika is a virus that is spread mostly by mosquitoes. Whether staying at home or traveling this summer, protect yourself from getting the Zika virus by preventing mosquito bites.