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This Blog includes news and announcements pertaining to the Urban Indian community across the nation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 2017
Contact: Ryan Young Coordinator, Technical Assistance and Research Center
National Council of Urban Indian Health
202-544-0344
ryoung@ncuih.org
NCUIH and NCAID Release a Major Survey on American Indians with Disabilities
WASHINGTON – The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) in collaboration with the National Center on American Indians with Disabilities (NCAID) are conducting a comprehensive resource and needs assessment pilot project called “Native Communities Living United for Disability Equality” (NCLUDE). This first of its kind survey will examine the level of inclusion of urban AI/ANs living with disabilities in California, Oregon, and Washington. This assessment is meant to identify barriers to care and services, as well as opportunities to expand services, while increasing the knowledge base on this vulnerable population.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted on June 14, 2017, $3.7 million in awards for outreach and enrollment efforts to aid in enrolling American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) children in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). These cooperative agreements will fund activities to reduce the number of AI/AN children eligible for, but not enrolled in, Medicaid and CHIP.
Title: Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Directors
STATUS: Full Time
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
South Dakota Urban Indian Health is seeking a full time Executive Director (ED). The (ED) serves as the chief executive officer for the multi-site healthcare organization in South Dakota and reports directly to the Board of Directors.
On May 16, NCUIH President Ashley Tuomi testified before the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, which determines funding for the Indian Health Service (IHS). A copy of her written statement is linked here
Thank you so much for making our NCUIH Washington Summit an absolute success! We truly appreciate everyone’s support and participation and hope that you were able to take something away from the Summit.
On February 28, 2017 the Census Bureau released the 2015 National Content Test Race and Ethnicity Analysis Report.
The American Public Health Association (APHA) American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Caucus is proud to offer travel scholarships for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian (AIANNH) students to attend the 145th APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia on November 4-November 8, 2017.
Hunter Health Clinic announced it will break ground next month on a new clinic to better serve new and existing patients. The new clinic will be directly north of its existing building at 2318 East Central.
AAIP Announces the 2017 25th Annual Cross Cultural Medicine Workshop
"Maintaining Harmony: AI/AN Strategies for Wellness"
When: April 27-30, 2017
Where: Drury Plaza Hotel, 828 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
The AAIP Cross Cultural Medicine Workshop is held each year in Santa Fe, NM at the same time as the annual Gathering of Nations Powwow and is designed to provide participants with the unique experience of learning about the collaboration between western and traditional medicine. The workshop identifies strategies to improve communication between American Indian/Alaska Native patients and health care professionals and describes current health issues affecting Native communities in both reservation and urban settings. The complement of both approaches provides the opportunity to honor traditional healing practices while respecting the balance of mind, body and spirit.
On Thursday, January 26, 2017, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) and the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) signed a memorandum of understanding, which begins a new strategic partnership to address the health needs of the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population, along with their educational opportunities and workforce development.
