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April 2022 Blogs

Occupational Therapists Help Patients Return to Everyday Living

Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Manning, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Northern Navajo Medical Center, IHS Navajo Area

April 29, 2022
by Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Manning, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Northern Navajo Medical Center, IHS Navajo Area

April is Occupational Therapy Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of occupational therapists as important members of our health care teams across the Indian health system. This year’s theme, “Occupational Therapy: Empowering Everyday Living,” highlights the work of OTs as ... Continue reading


Tribal Management Grants Available for Tribes and Tribal Organizations

Terri Schmidt, Director, Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes

April 11, 2022
by Terri Schmidt, Director, Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes

The Indian Health Service is currently accepting applications for grants under the Tribal Management Grant Program Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov , a competitive grant for federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations that is administered by the Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes

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IHS and Little Shell Tribe Open New Health Clinic in Montana

IHS Billings Area Director Bryce Redgrave

April 8, 2022
by IHS Billings Area Director Bryce Redgrave

This week, the Billings Area Indian Health Service announced the opening of the Little Shell Tribal Health Clinic. The new 10,000 square-foot facility provides health care services for the more than 5,000 American Indians and Alaska Natives residing in the metropolitan area of Great Falls, Montana.

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National Public Health Week Highlights Positive Impact of Improving Public Health

Tina Tah, Nurse Consultant, Division of Nursing Services

April 7, 2022
by Tina Tah, Nurse Consultant, Division of Nursing Services

During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues ... Continue reading


Navajo Nation Council Recognizes Indian Health Service Navajo Area Staff

Roselyn Tso, Area Director, Navajo Area Indian Health Service

April 5, 2022
by Roselyn Tso, Area Director, Navajo Area Indian Health Service

On March 31, 2022, Navajo Area Indian Health Service medical service providers, front line staff, essential workers, and other staff were honored by the Navajo Nation Council in a signing ceremony Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  conducted at the council chambers in Window Rock, Arizona. 

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