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The National Association of Community Health Centers Endorses Bipartisan Urban Indian Health Parity Act to Strengthen Healthcare for Urban Native Communities

National Council on Urban Indian Health

On October 30, 2024, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) endorsed Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2)’s bill, The Urban Indian Health Parity Act (H.R. Joe Dunn, Chief Policy Officer with NACHC , expressed his support of H.R. Joe Dunn, Chief Policy Officer with NACHC , expressed his support of H.R.

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The Network in 2025: Connecting Public Health, Community Needs, and Law and Policy Solutions

The Network for Public Health Law

A Message from Interim Co-Executive Directors Quang (“Q”) Dang and Ann Phi-Wendt “ While laws and policies can serve as barriers to health equity, they can also be used to promote health and advance equity and this is, has been, and will continue to be the focus of our work, whatever the political climate might bring.

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives AMCHP is pleased to have been awarded a $1.2 This effort will directly benefit professionals representing the Title V MCH Services Block Grant, housing/social service agencies, local health departments, and community-based organizations. AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M

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Honoring the 2025 AMCHP Annual Award Recipients

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards. This combination of skills enables her to provide holistic support, addressing not only the physical aspects of maternal health but also the emotional and mental well-being of her clients.

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Charlotte strives to tackle extreme heat, energy costs and increase sustainability in underserved communities

NC Health News

By Will Atwater (North Carolina Health News) and Melba Newsome (Climate Central) This story was produced through a collaboration between North Carolina Health News and Climate Central. Climate Central’s Jennifer Brady and Elizabeth Miller contributed data reporting. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Brazen pandemic-era discrimination spurred new protections for patients with disabilities 

Association of Health Care Journalists

Pervasive bias in the health system against patients with disabilities became glaringly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. An opportunity to educate Disability rights advocates filed administrative complaints challenging crisis standard of care plans, no-visitor policies, and inaccessible testing.

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February Policy Updates: Federal Funding Threats, IHS Budget Advocacy & Key Tribal Actions

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Federal Funding Freeze & UIOs at Risk : NCUIHs latest report highlights how funding disruptions threaten Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), with many unable to sustain operations beyond six months. IHS Budget Advocacy : The IHS National Tribal Budget Formulation Workgroup recommends $73B for IHS and nearly $1B for UIOs in FY27.