PHIG Partners

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The post Wisconsin Uses PHIG Funds to Support Public Health Accreditation for Local and Tribal Health Departments appeared first on Public Health Infrastructure Grant.

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News Medical Health Sciences

MARCH 19, 2025

As Congress mulls potentially massive cuts to federal Medicaid funding, health centers that serve Native American communities, such as the Oneida Community Health Center near Green Bay, Wisconsin, are bracing for catastrophe.

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Rural Health Information Hub

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Washington DC March 4, 2025 -- National Indian Health Board

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Rural Health Information Hub

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Washington DC March 4, 2025 -- National Indian Health Board

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Rural Health Information Hub

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Washington DC March 4, 2025 -- National Indian Health Board

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HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 30, 2024

And tribal health leaders say their calls for federal officials to declare a public health emergency have gone unheeded. O’Connell and other tribal leaders said they don’t have the resources needed to keep pace with the outbreak.

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Rural Health Information Hub

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Committee will provide advice and guidance to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all matters relating to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Native American Veterans.

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Rural Health Information Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Event Date: 12/05/2024Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET The NIH Office of Science Policy, in partnership with the NIH Tribal Health Research Office, will be holding a Tribal Consultation regarding the disposition of de-identified biospecimens collected from Tribal and International Indigenous population members and their return back to the Tribes.

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WA State Department of Health

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Local public health jurisdictions (LHJs) and Tribal Health Partners should be aware of recent increases in opioid-related overdoses and should work with community and health care partners to inform residents who use drugs or may be around people who use drugs.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Last week, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memorandum that temporarily froze resources critical to the operation of Tribal health care and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) facilities. Dear Advocates, We need your help contacting Congress today!

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Most exciting to NACCHO, the bill reauthorized the Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Program, which once operationalized will offer loan repayment to public health professionals who agree to serve three years at a local, state, or Tribal health department.

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The Network for Public Health Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

Eligibility Eligible applicants include local, state, or tribal health departments, community-based organizations or groups, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, health care systems or providers, and others working to eliminate deep, systemic, and racially driven inequities in health.

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PHAB

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Siskiyou County Health Department’s journey to this recognition has been marked by a comprehensive review of its policies, practices, and performance against nationally recognized standards.

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National Network of Public Health Institutes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It establishes three Implementation Centers to offer specialized technical services to public health agencies, with an additional center focused specifically on supporting tribal health agencies. Data modernization is an ongoing journey, and its success hinges on more than just technological advancements.

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PHAB

JULY 11, 2024

The Implementation Center Program includes three Implementation Centers that will provide direct technical implementation services to public health agencies with a fourth Implementation Center to support tribal health agencies and tribal-serving organizations in their data modernization efforts.

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WA State Department of Health

JANUARY 21, 2025

Investigation LHJs and Tribal Health Partners should investigate any patients with unsubtypeable influenza A results for risk factors of avian influenza including: Exposure to wild animals Exposure to domestic animals including livestock (e.g., poultry, cattle) and pets (e.g., cats) Consumption of raw animal products (e.g.,

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JPHMP Direct

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In a new JPHMP study, small health departments found they could reap the benefits of national accreditation by using a team approach, collaborating with other health departments, training and mentoring staff new to public health, and planning ahead.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 3, 2024

OHE and CDC’s Office of Readiness and Response will present on its emergency response work, including the establishment of the Chief Health Equity Officer (CHEO) unit in CDC emergency responses.

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Maternal and Child Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Mental Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response 52

National Council on Urban Indian Health

MARCH 7, 2025

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) affirms the federal obligation to support Tribal health services, including UIOs. TALKING POINTS Federal Funding Must Remain Secure and Uninterrupted Federal funding for UIOs is a legal commitment, not a discretionary program.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

OCTOBER 31, 2024

NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities. Upcoming Events & Dates : Upcoming conventions, consultations, and meetings for urban Indian and Tribal health initiatives. The next report is due in 2026.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This legislation directs the VA to collaborate with the Director of IHS and representatives from Tribal health programs and UIOs to ensure the availability of home-and community-based services for Native American veterans, including Native American veterans receiving health care and medical services under multiple health care systems.

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KFF Health News

JANUARY 24, 2025

He said he fell through a gap in the tribal health care system because he lives 1,500 miles from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation home area in eastern Kansas, where he’s an enrolled member. .” Rice, 62, was born and has spent his life in Nevada.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This legislation directs the VA to collaborate with the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) and representatives from Tribal health programs and UIOs to ensure the availability of home-and community-based services for AI/AN Veterans. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans, service members, and their families.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Upcoming Events and Important Dates March 4- NIHB 2025 Tribal Health Equity Data Symposium. March 5- HHS Annual Tribal Budget Consultation Planning Session. March 19-20 IHS Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee meeting in Arlington, Virginia. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 21, 2025. Register here.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

JANUARY 31, 2025

This legislation directs the VA to collaborate with the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) and representatives from Tribal health programs and UIOs to ensure the availability of home-and community-based services for AI/AN Veterans. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans, service members, and their families.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

MARCH 28, 2025

February 25-26: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs What they are saying: The Office of Urban Indian Health Programs noted a key change in the proposed IHS reorganization includes the creation of a dedicated VA office within IHS to focus solely on VA partnerships.

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