June 2026 Blogs

Protecting and Honoring Elders in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

June 29, 2026
by by Nicole Stahlmann, MN, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC, SANE-P, FNE-A/P, Forensic Nurse Consultant, Division of Nursing Services

Elder abuse remains under-recognized and under-reported. Raising awareness and improving education can help communities, caregivers, and health care providers recognize abuse, connect elders to resources, and support the safety and dignity of elders. ... Continue reading

Uniformed Service Staff Members Sweep Society of Military Engineers Awards

June 11, 2026
by Capt. Martin L. Smith, MPH, RS\REHS, IHS Office of Environmental Health & Engineering Director

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Office of Environmental Health & Engineering is proud to highlight the accomplishments of its staff in receiving all three available Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Uniformed Service Awards for the U.S. Public Health Service for 2025. These prestigious national awards were presented on May 21 in Portland, Oregon at the Society Ball & Awards Gala of the Joint Engineer Training Conference.