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January 2017 Blogs

IHS Highlights Importance of Vaccination and Regular Cancer Screenings to Prevent Cervical Cancer

Amy Groom, MPH, IHS Immunization Program Manager

January 31, 2017
by Amy Groom, MPH, IHS Immunization Program Manager

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common virus that can affect both boys and girls. HPV causes a variety of cancers, including most cervical cancers. In 2013, cervical cancer killed over 4,217 women. It is a significant health issue for all women, but especially for American Indian and Alaska Native ... Continue reading

National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Dr. Dara Shahon, Chief of Ophthalmology, IHS Phoenix Indian Medical Center

January 27, 2017
by Dr. Dara Shahon, Chief of Ophthalmology, IHS Phoenix Indian Medical Center

January is National Glaucoma Awareness month, an important time to learn about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a condition in which elevated eye pressure may damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain.  Damage to this nerve may lead to permanent vision ... Continue reading

IHS is Selected as a CSO50 Award Winner for Cybersecurity Excellence

Robert Collins, Chief Information Security Officer, Indian Health Service

January 27, 2017
by Robert Collins, Chief Information Security Officer, Indian Health Service

For the first time, Indian Health Service (IHS) is selected as one of 50 organizations (and people within them) to win a CS050 award for developing and implementing security initiatives that drive business value. IHS was selected due to the value of our cybersecurity program and security initiatives ... Continue reading

Sustaining Quality Health Care Delivery at Indian Health Service

Mary L. Smith, Principal Deputy Director, IHS

January 19, 2017
by Mary L. Smith, Principal Deputy Director, IHS

It’s been quite a year at the Indian Health Service. During my tenure leading here, I met with patients and tribal and community leaders to hear ideas on how the patient experience could be improved, specifically how the agency could work with tribes to raise the quality of care and expand access ... Continue reading

IHS and VA Renew, Expand Partnership

Mary L. Smith, Principal Deputy Director, IHS

January 19, 2017
by Mary L. Smith, Principal Deputy Director, IHS

I am pleased to share with you two new developments regarding IHS’ ongoing collaboration with the Veterans Affairs (VA). This partnership aims to provide eligible American Indian and Alaska Native veterans with access to care closer to their homes; promote cultural competence and quality health ... Continue reading

Improving Tribal Solid Waste Program Capacity and Closing Solid Waste Open Dumps

Mary L. Smith, Principal Deputy Director, IHS

January 17, 2017
by Mary L. Smith, Principal Deputy Director, IHS

The Indian Health Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are committed to reducing the number of solid waste open dump sites because they threaten the health and safety of residents of Indian and Alaska Native lands. We are working together with tribal leaders to strengthen tribal ... Continue reading

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