IHS Blog

IHS Awards Address HIV Syndemic in Indian Country

November 30, 2023
by Andrew Yu, MS, RN, ACRN, HIV/HCV/STI Clinical Coordinator, Division of Clinical and Community Services

On World AIDS Day, recognized on December 1, the Indian Health Service is bringing attention to the current human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C (HCV) and sexually transmitted infection syndemic affecting many parts of Indian Country. This day is an opportunity for people worldwide to ... Continue reading

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Modernizing IHS Health IT with a New Enterprise Electronic Health Record Solution

November 22, 2023
by Mitchell Thornbrugh, Chief Information Officer and Director, Office of Information Technology, Indian Health Service

The selection of the new enterprise Electronic Health Record system is years in the making. While I’m eager to get started working on the new EHR, I wouldn’t change the path we took to get here. Over the past several years, we relied on research, industry and federal standards, and conversations with ... Continue reading

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The Importance of Recognizing Family Caregivers

November 16, 2023
by Valerie Jones, MPA, MA, Elder Care Data Coordinator, Division of Clinical and Community Services, Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, IHS Headquarters

In November, we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month to highlight those who give their all to help their loved ones. A caregiver is a person who provides care and assistance to someone who is experiencing health issues or has a disability. Family caregivers are different from doctors or nurses ... Continue reading

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Honoring American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans

November 9, 2023
by Roselyn Tso, Indian Health Service Director

On this Veterans Day, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all American Indian and Alaska Native veterans within the Indian Health Service family and throughout all of Indian Country. Your dedication to our nation—as well as the immeasurable sacrifices that every military family makes ... Continue reading

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IHS Celebrates and Recognizes Forensic Nurses Week

November 7, 2023
by Nicole Stahlmann, MN, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC, FNE-A/P, Forensic Nurse Consultant, Division of Nursing Services, IHS Headquarters

This week, we honor and celebrate Forensic Nurses Week. A week marked to recognize the hard work, dedication, and contributions of forensic nurse examiners across the United States and the world. Held annually during the second week in November, forensic nurses, leadership, and members of multidisciplinary ... Continue reading