IHS Blog
IHS Announces Selectees for the 2017 American Indian and Alaska Native Zero Suicide Academy®
August 18, 2017
by LCDR Sean Bennett, LCSW, USPHS, Public Health Advisor and National Lead for Zero Suicide, Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, Division of Behavioral Health, Indian Health Service
The Zero Suicide Academy® is a two-day training for senior leaders of health and behavioral health care organizations that seek to dramatically reduce suicides among patients in their care. Using the Zero Suicide framework, participants learn how to incorporate best and promising practices into ... Continue reading
VA-IHS Partnership Values Voice of Native Veterans
August 16, 2017
by Deanna Dick, Acting CEO, Phoenix Indian Medical Center
On Wednesday, July 12, the Phoenix Indian Medical Center hosted a site visit and tour for local, regional, and national Veterans Affairs (VA) representatives. This visit reflects the ongoing relationship building between the Indian Health Service and VA. Both agencies shared information and identified opportunities to better partner to continue providing the best care possible for our American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Veterans.
... Continue readingA Patient’s Perspective on Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Indian Health System
August 15, 2017
by Chris Mandregan, Director, Alaska Area, Indian Health Service
American Indians and Alaska Natives are uniquely vulnerable to colorectal cancer. That’s why, in Alaska, Alaska Native patients are now recommended at age 40 to get their first colonoscopy, an examination of the gut for suspicious growths. Across the Indian health system, both in federal government ... Continue reading
Promoting Health Through Breastfeeding
August 4, 2017
by CAPT Suzanne England, Maternal Child Health Consultant, Great Plains Area, Indian Health Service
During the month of August, IHS is observing National Breastfeeding Month
to bring attention to one of the most highly effective preventive measures a mother can take to protect the health of her infant.
Breastfeeding Recommendation
The World Health ... Continue reading
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
August 4, 2017
by Amy Groom, Immunization Program Manager, Indian Health Service
Immunization plays an important role in keeping you, your family, and your community healthy. Vaccination helps prevent the spread of disease, especially to those who are most likely to suffer serious complications, such as infants and young children, elders, and those with chronic illness or weakened ... Continue reading
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