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November Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer Recap: Pilot Site Implementation Pathway

December 5, 2025
by Jeanette Kompkoff, Director, Division of Health Information Technology Modernization and Operations, Office of Information Technology, Indian Health Service

The Indian Health Service Health Information Technology Modernization Program continues to prioritize engagement and alignment with tribes and urban Indian organizations through tribal consultation and urban confer sessions. The third session of 2025 was held on November 6, with participants from ... Continue reading

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IHS Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction Recognizes Engineers of the Year

December 3, 2025
by Rear Adm. Mark Calkins, P.E., Director, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction

Providing safe and reliable water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure remains essential to the Indian Health Service mission to ... Continue reading

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Recent Pilot Site Activities to Support PATH EHR Implementation

November 24, 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 Modernization Program continues to focus on strong partnerships and regular communication with the Lawton Service Unit, which includes Lawton Indian Hospital, Anadarko Indian Health Center, and Carnegie Indian Health Center.

Located ... Continue reading

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Honoring Our Caregivers: Recognizing Family Caregivers Month Across Indian Country

November 13, 2025
by Rose Weahkee, Ph.D., Acting Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service

Each November, we observe National Family Caregivers Month — a time to honor and uplift the many family members, friends, and community members who care for loved ones across Indian Country. This year’s theme, “Plug-in to Care,” reminds us to connect caregivers with the support they need. Nationally, ... Continue reading

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Honoring Indian Health Service and Tribal Domestic Violence Providers

October 20, 2025
by Nicole Stahlmann, Forensic Nurse Consultant, Division of Nursing Services IHS/HQ

With Survivors, Always, is the October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month theme. The Indian Health Service, tribal, and urban Indian facility staff continuously uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of Native survivors across Indian Country. The IHS is incredibly proud to highlight some of ... Continue reading