Newsletter
The IHS Alzheimer's Program newsletters include a feature story, program updates, webinar announcements, resources, and more. Click on each newsletter photo or the "read more" link to read the full story.
April 30, 2026
Geriatric Nurse Fellowship Program Receives IHS Director's Award
On March 27, the IHS Director's Awards Ceremony was held in Rockville, Maryland. The IHS) Alzheimer's Program’s Geriatric Nurse Fellowship (GNF)...Read more
April 30, 2026
New Alzheimer's Facts and Figures Report Available
The Alzheimer’s Association has released the 2026 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report. This yearly report shares national information on...Read more
April 30, 2026
WEBINAR: Dementia Clinical Care ECHO on May 14
The Clinical Dementia ECHO provides information to support Indian Health Service, Tribal, and urban Indian clinicians to strengthen...Read more
April 16, 2026
Chickahominy Indian Tribe Leading the Way on the East Coast Through Partnership
The Chickahominy Indian Tribe's approach to dementia care begins with a simple truth: no community ...Read more
April 16, 2026
Plan Now to Celebrate Elder Health and Dementia Awareness
May is Older Americans Month, a national observance that celebrates the contributions, strength, and resilience of older adults. June is Alzheimer’s and ...Read more
April 16, 2026
Clinical Dementia Training Series
Register today for the Indian Health Service Alzheimer’s Program Clinical Dementia Training Series. The training supports...Read more
April 2, 2026
IHS Releases New Video on Timely Dementia Detection
A new video from the IHS Alzheimer’s Program highlights a critical message: early detection of dementia can change the course of care for patients and families...Read more
April 2, 2026
Geriatric Nurse Fellowship: Clinical Impact
At White Cloud Health Center in Kansas, Licensed Practical Nurse Chelsea Coder and Nurse Practitioner April Wamsley are helping make...Read more
April 2, 2026
New Report Addresses Dementia Caregiving Service and Support Needs
Caregiving is a critical part of dementia care—and a new report highlights where support is still needed across the Indian Health System...Read more
