Indian Health Service

We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Indian Health Geriatric Nurse Fellowship! Be one of 20 RNs, APRNs, and LPNs from IHS, tribal, and urban Indian health care settings to receive up to $6,500 in financial support for fellowship activities. Apply today: bit.ly/4ewQE8C · Application Deadline: November 8, 2024 · Start Date: January 2025 · Program Includes: Core and specialty geriatric care training, mentored activities, local leadership involvement, options for certification, advanced training, networking, and more.

Discover what makes PATH EHR different with the Health IT Modernization Program! The program is building PATH EHR with “Patients at the Heart” by focusing on interoperability. Interoperability is the ability of different health data systems to share data securely and efficiently, allowing health care providers to access a patient's medical information regardless of where the patient has received care. It is a priority of the Health IT Modernization Program that PATH EHR is being built to work across not only specialties, but also health care facilities across Indian Country for more efficient and streamlined care. For more information on the Health IT Modernization Program, visit ihs.gov/hit or scan the QR code. #ModernizeHealth #HealthITModernization #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

Cmdr. Jeffrey Allen, assistant director with the IHS Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, recently spoke with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) to discuss what led him to a career of service with the U.S. Public Health Service and Indian Health Service: https://lnkd.in/eJcK629J The IHS is proud to partner with the USPHS to address to the critical needs of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. With the largest contingent of commissioned officers, we continue to make the recruitment and retention of qualified professionals a top priority. If you want to have a positive impact on public health while working in culturally diverse environments, please view our latest job opportunities here: https://bit.ly/3N25tUZ #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

At the 2024 U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS, the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy brought together colleagues from across the government to talk about the syndemics of syphilis, substance use, and HIV. After brief presentations, attendees participated in a question-and-answer session. Hear more from IHS HIV/HCV/STI Branch Chief Rick Haverkate: https://lnkd.in/e_2mFGw3

Finding support throughout the recovery process is a key factor in one’s success. Peer support workers are those with lived experiences who have achieved and maintained success in recovery. Their experiences allow them to offer support and encouragement to those entering recovery. Visit https://lnkd.in/gS7faC4 for more information and resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). #NativeHealth #IndianCountry #RecoveryMonth

Recovery is a beautiful thing and IHS celebrates those who have embarked on this journey. We also acknowledge that recovery can be a scary time full of questions and uncertainty. If you or a loved one is experiencing alcohol or substance misuse, here are some tips to help. Talk about it – Talk to someone you trust about your concerns and offer or ask for help and support. Listen and be kind – Open communication is important. Listen without being judgmental while also showing empathy and understanding. Learn about the different options for treatment – Connect with a behavioral health professional to learn about treatment options and choose a path that is right for you: https://lnkd.in/ecmGqbpX #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

During Suicide Prevention Month, IHS has reinvigorated our commitment to promoting mental health and wellbeing. The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that we need to place a greater focus on our providers and how to support them in building greater resilience and making time for mental wellness. In partnership with Crisis Text Line, IHS presented a webinar on September 19 on "Provider Burnout in Tribal Communities." Crisis Text Line’s Chief Health Officer Dr. Shairi Turner, MD, MPH, shared insights on the impacts of adverse child experience, the increased risk of suicide faced by providers, and how #CrisisTextLine offers Native texters support from crisis counselors by texting NATIVE to 741741. Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention with live, trained volunteers to support people in moments of need: https://lnkd.in/eG5a5M7

Attention Providers: Screening for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia just got easier! In just 3 minutes, the Mini-Cog© can help identify early signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. World Alzheimer’s Month is the perfect time to emphasize early detection, and the Mini-Cog© screening tool makes it easier. Want to see how it works? Read our blog and check out our new short demo videos to see how fast and easy the Mini-Cog© can be used in both medical and dental settings: https://bit.ly/4djLagu. Early detection allows for better care planning and empowers families to make informed decisions. Using simple tools like the Mini-Cog© can help us make a real difference! Learn more and watch the videos featuring staff from the Indian Health Council, Inc. #WorldAlzheimersDay #TimeToActOnDementia

One day left to apply! Are you passionate about improving the health care delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives and supporting Indian self-determination? Then consider applying for the open Director position within the IHS Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes! ODSCT is responsible for a wide range of agency functions that are critical to the IHS' relationships with tribal leaders and organizations, providing information, technical assistance, and policy coordination in support of tribal self-determination. Apply by September 26 to join the IHS team: https://lnkd.in/e8-hVfVx #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

The IHS has initiated tribal consultation to seek recommendations on funding methodologies for the payment of eligible Contract Support Costs incurred by tribes and tribal organizations related to expenditures of program income, also known as third-party reimbursements. We are requesting input from all tribal leaders, as the implementation of a modified methodology to negotiate and pay CSC on expenditures of program income can have broad budgetary implications for tribes that receive direct services, as well as compacting and contracting tribes. We will convene three in-person and two virtual tribal consultation sessions in September and October to allow multiple opportunities to provide feedback, with the first virtual session held tomorrow. For more information and details about each session, visit https://bit.ly/3zikSND. The deadline for transmitting written comments is October 11, 2024. Comments can be sent to [email protected] using the subject line: CSC Methodology for Program Income. #NativeHealth #IndianCountry