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Congress Extends Government Funding Through September

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Maintains Advance Appropriations for Indian Health Service and Extends Funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. Indian Health Service: Maintains advance appropriations for FY26 for the Indian Health Service (IHS). Provides $38,709,000 anomaly for the IHS Services line item.

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New Covid-19 vaccines coming to New York, but getting shots may be a challenge for uninsured

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. To obtain the updated shot, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recommends that New Yorkers reach out to their health care providers or use the city’s vaccine finder.

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35 Organizations Sign NCUIH Letter to Congressional Leadership Requesting 100% FMAP for Urban Indian Organizations

National Council on Urban Indian Health

On December 6, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) and 35 health care advocates sent a letter to Congressional Leadership requesting the inclusion of 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for Urban Indian Organizations (100% FMAP for UIOs) to be included in the end-of-year public health extenders package.

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Congressional Roundup: Continuing Resolution Passed Extending Key Public Health Programs Including the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, Congress Passes Key Bills Impacting Native Veterans and Children

National Council on Urban Indian Health

The CR includes $100 billion for disaster relief in the wake of recent national disasters, a one-year extension of the Farm Bill to support agriculture, and extends all expiring health programs until March 31, 2025. Community Health Centers were funded at $4 billion per year from 2019 to 2023. Read the bill text here.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Update: March, 2024 – HealthyNYC codified into law. “ Dr.

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March 27, 2025 

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

I am inspired by their leadership and dedication to improving maternal and child health outcomes for all. The awards recognize maternal and child health (MCH) leaders for their outstanding contributions to the field and were presented at the 2025 AMCHP Annual Conference, held March 15-18 in Washington, DC. Register now !

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Cobb and Douglas Public Health wants to expand services, but federal funding has grown more uncertain

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. Even within one of the wealthier municipalities in Georgia , Cobb County has pockets where the lack of health services concerns Lisa Crossman. Within this region, as many as 40% of residents in certain census tracts lack health insurance.