IHS Blog
Improving Brain Health in Elder Care: Insights from the GeriScholars Program
July 21, 2025
by Valerie Jones, Elder Care Data Coordinator, Division of Clinical and Community Services, Office of Preventive and Clinical Services
Supporting brain health as we age remains an important priority in elder care. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) have become major public health concerns worldwide. American Indian and Alaska Native communities face these challenges at even higher rates than other populations.
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Health IT Modernization Program: Lawton Leader Kick-off
July 9, 2025
by Jeanette Kompkoff, Director of Division of Health Information Technology Modernization and Operations, Office of Information Technology
On June 10, the Indian Health Service Health Information Technology Modernization Program reached an important milestone by hosting the Lawton Leader Kick-off at the Lawton Service Unit (LSU), marking a transition from system design to local preparation. Leaders from the Lawton Indian Hospital, ... Continue reading
May Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer Recap: A Focus on Four Directions Warehouse
June 13, 2025
by Jeanette Kompkoff, Director of Division of Health Information Technology Modernization and Operations, Office of Information Technology, Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program hosted its first tribal consultation and urban confer session of 2025 on May 15. Participants from across Indian Country joined the virtual session, which focused on the program’s progress in enterprise ... Continue reading
Honoring the Work of Tribal Emergency Medical Services
May 22, 2025
by Ardith Aspaas, BSN, RN, Nurse Consultant, Indian Health Service Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
As we observe National EMS Week 2025, the Indian Health Service is proud to highlight the work of the Navajo Nation EMS and White Mountain Apache Tribe EMS. Their dedication reflects the true spirit of this year's theme, “We Care. For Everyone.” These features, written by the programs themselves, ... Continue reading
The IHS Agrees that Every Day is a "Take-Back" Day
May 2, 2025
by Cmdr. Kristin Allmaras, PharmD, MS-HSA, BCACP, Director of Pharmacy, Cass Lake Hospital, Bemidji Area
The Indian Health Service remains committed to expanding access to safe medication disposal services in its hospitals and health centers to ensure unwanted and unused medications are promptly removed from the home and community. Currently, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosts National ... Continue reading
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