October 2021 Blogs

IHS and VA renew partnership to improve health of Native veterans

For nearly two decades, the Indian Health Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs have partnered to improve the health status of American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. This is critical to the population we serve, as American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the U.S. military at higher ... Continue reading

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We can do it! Pharmacy technician-administered vaccines

In my second semester of pharmacy school, I learned how to prepare and administer vaccines. I had no idea then how important vaccines would become to me in my career. By the time I finished my post-graduate pharmacy residency nearly three years later, I taught immunization courses to pharmacists and ... Continue reading

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Celebrating registered dental hygienists across Indian Country

Once again, it’s that time of the year, and at the Indian Health Service we are excited to recognize National Dental Hygiene Month in October. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association theme this year is “Celebrating Resilience.” I would like to supplement that by celebrating ... Continue reading

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Health care providers play significant role in communicating accurate information to patients

If you had asked me a decade ago what health literacy is all about, I probably would have only talked about health education as handing a pamphlet or brochure to a patient. Over the years, I’ve gradually learned that this method of communication is only the tip of the iceberg of health literacy. ... Continue reading

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Recognizing physical therapists and physical therapy assistants as crucial members of the health care team, especially during COVID-19

National Physical Therapy Month is a time to recognize how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help improve lives across the country. The 2021 theme – “Choose more movement. Choose better health. Choose physical therapy Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov . ” – ... Continue reading

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Recognizing utility operators in Indian Country

To support tribal communities and utilities across the country, the IHS Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  provides technical assistance related to the establishment, training, and equipping of utility organizations to operate and maintain Indian sanitation ... Continue reading