July 2021 Blogs

Public service campaign urges Indian Country to protect cultures and way of life by getting vaccinated

In partnership with the American Lung Association, I was recently featured in a public service announcement Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  urging Indian Country to heed the wisdom of our elders and encouraging careful consideration of protecting our cultures and our way of life by getting vaccinated ... Continue reading

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IHS Division of Oral Health funds nine major awards to address dental health program needs

The Indian Health Service Division of Oral Health recently made nine funding awards to organizations that address some of the most serious and longstanding challenges to high quality dental care in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The awardees will coordinate regional resources, train ... Continue reading

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Miracles do happen! The importance of childhood vaccines

When I went to medical school to become a pediatrician, we learned about the history of medicine – the dawn of the antibiotic age, the use of anesthesia in surgery and other “medical miracles” that revolutionized medical care. Childhood vaccines are one of those medical miracles we ... Continue reading

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Telehealth services key to accessing and providing continuity of care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Telehealth and telemedicine services have been a critical component of health care in the IHS Navajo Area during the COVID-19 pandemic response. The Navajo Area Indian Health Service improved the efficiency of health care, increased access to care, and screened and monitored COVID-19 patients ... Continue reading