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NCUIH Calls for Protected Funding of Indian Health Service & Funding for Key Indian Health Programs in Written Testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Appropriate $80 million for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources for Native Americans. Appropriate $80 million for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources for Native Americans. Reauthorize the Special Diabetes Program for Indians at $250 million.

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Coi Leray Has Announced Her The Gender of Her Baby, Just in Time for Maternal Health Week! Here’s The Importance Of Maternal Health

Black Health Matters

However, many of these risks are preventable causes and can be reduced through education and other community resources, such as sexual and reproductive health. Substance Use Disorders A substance use disorder can describe everything from nicotine and alcohol to methamphetamine and cocaine.