IHS is searching for a proven leader to serve as the Bemidji Area Director, overseeing high-quality service & support to 34 federally recognized tribes and 4 urban Indian health programs in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota & Wisconsin. Apply by 9/16: usajobs.gov/job/805173300

During World Water Week, the IHS is hosting events across #IndianCountry to highlight successful projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and to recognize the importance of improving water and sanitation infrastructure in tribal communities: shorturl.at/jwKqB

Tune in to nativeamericacalling today at 1 pm ET to hear from IHS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Loretta Christensen and other guests on the issue of high #syphilis infection rates in #IndianCountry and strategies for solving it: bit.ly/3XoTy9y #NativeHealth

National Community Health Worker Awareness Week highlights the amazing profession of CHWs, community health representatives, & additional community-based workers for their leadership & impact. Use this toolkit from National Association of Community Health Workers to get involved: nachw.org/wp-content/upl… #NCHWAW2024

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day — to end overdose and stigma from all types of substances. See how IHS is Preventing and Treating Opioid Addiction in Tribal Communities: youtube.com/watch?v=n_my-P…

The Department of Health and Human Services published a final rule implementing regulations governing the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund. Read more: ihs.gov/sites/newsroom…

New to caregiving? There’s a lot to do and it can feel overwhelming at first. Explore this guide from The National Institute on Aging (NIA) to get started, find support, and care for yourself: bit.ly/46eY9hx #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

Now Live: Video 1 of our Health IT Modernization series! Discover how and why we're committed to delivering a high-quality electronic health record solution to Native communities by keeping "Patients at the Heart" of the Health IT Modernization Program: youtube.com/watch?v=Cl6tf5…

Reducing childhood cancer starts with more data collection. 📊 During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, learn about @CDC's STAR Project, a registry that helps accelerate the treatment of childhood cancer: bit.ly/3XtqEW4

Play America’s first games on the National Mall tomorrow! This event is FREE for youth of all ages. Join us from 9am-5pm to learn how Native culture has shaped lacrosse. Register to attend: onelacrossegathering.com #OLGC #Lacrosse #Stickball #NativeCulture

The IHS Health IT Modernization Program hosted a tribal consultation and urban confer on Aug. 8, focusing on multi-tenant domain considerations & how they affect the building of the enterprise electronic health record (EHR) solution, PATH EHR. Blog recap: bit.ly/4dTuD3N