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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.

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

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The health department hopes to replace that with a building over seven times the size, one that would offer a wider array of affordable programs for low-income residents. Cobb and Douglas Public Health plans to replace this South Cobb Community Health Center building in Austell, Georgia, and expand health services in South Cobb County.

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Homeless sweeps thwarting health care in California as medicine, ID lost

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Others have lost medications and critical documents like birth certificates and Social Security cards, setting back efforts to stabilize people with housing, mental health services, and addiction treatment. Front-line providers here say the city has become a glaring example of homelessness policy gone wrong.

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April Policy Updates: Highlights from NCUIH’s Annual Conference and Hill Day, HHS Reorganization, Medicaid Cuts, and More

National Council on Urban Indian Health

visited NATIVE HEALTHS Mesa clinic to learn more about the vital work of UIOs as part of the Indian Health System.Secretary Kennedy is on a tour that includes a focus on Tribal Health & Self-Governance and a discussion with Navajo Nation leadership on food sovereignty initiatives. On April 8 , HHS Secretary Robert F.

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December Policy Updates: Continuing Resolution, Advocacy, and Key Updates for Urban Indian Health

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Key Public Health Programs Extended: The CR extends current funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) through March 31, 2025, at $39.3 Extends current funding Community Health Centers, National Health Service Corps, teaching health centers that operate GME programs until March 31, 2025.