February 2018 Blogs
Clinton Indian Health Center Upgrades Radiology Capabilities
February 27, 2018
by April Wazhaxi, CEO, Clinton Service Unit
The Clinton Indian Health Center is a modern, Joint Commission accredited, ambulatory care center located 70 miles west of Oklahoma City in Clinton, Oklahoma. To better serve our patients, we have completed a major upgrade of the Radiology Department to improve clinical quality and patient experience ... Continue reading
Office of Environmental Health and Engineering Recognizes Outstanding Employees
February 22, 2018
by Gary Hartz, P.E., Director of the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Indian Health Service
Did you know that environmental health is an important part of the IHS mission? The Office of Environmental Health and Engineering identifies the need for sanitation facilities such as drinking water and waste disposal systems, prioritizes projects to match available appropriated funding, ... Continue reading
Phoenix IHS Doctor Receives National Recognition
February 21, 2018
by Deana Dick, Acting CEO, Phoenix Indian Medical Center
Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) physician Dr. Glen Kishi was unanimously selected to receive the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) William H.J. Haffner Award ! The ACOG Committee on American Indian/Alaska Native Women's Health annually ... Continue reading
IHS launches National Accountability Dashboard for Quality
February 20, 2018
by Jonathan Merrell, RN, BSN, MBA, Acting Deputy Director for Quality Health Care
In October, the Indian Health Service announced a new tool to monitor and report information from across IHS. The National Accountability Dashboard for Quality will enable the Indian Health Service to report on key performance data in a succinct and easily viewed display to monitor and improve ... Continue reading
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February 16, 2018
by Minette C. Galindo, Public Health Advisor, Indian Health Service and Erica Gourneau, RN, BSN, National Forensic Nurse Coordinator, Indian Health Service
Today, 1 in 5 teens experience dating violence in some form. Teen dating violence is commonly associated with those between the ages of 12-19 although age ranges can vary and only one of the relationship partners may be a minor. It can also occur between a current or former dating partner.
... Continue readingHealth Care Coverage and Tax Season: What American Indians and Alaska Natives Need to Know
February 14, 2018
by Raho N. Ortiz, Director of the Division of Business Office Enhancement, Office of Resource Access and Partnerships, Indian Health Service
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting tax returns on January 29th, and the deadline to file is April 17th this year. If the only health coverage you have is through the Indian Health Service, and you do not have insurance, such as through your employer, the Marketplace, or through a ... Continue reading
Indian Health Service Observes Heart Health Month
February 12, 2018
by Cmdr. Dena Wilson, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Consultant, Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention, Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, Indian Health Service
Heart Health Month is the perfect time to commit to improving heart health and preventing heart disease and stroke.
Heart disease occurs when there is a blockage of the blood vessels that provide blood to the heart muscle. Stroke occurs when there is blockage of the blood vessels that provide ... Continue reading
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