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For Immediate Release - Mar 20, 2008
National Institutes of Health (press release)3 Given the very limited number of Native American health care professionals, the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center has created a medical
Senate approves bill to fund Native American health care - Feb 27, 2008
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com,Changing the formula was part of a larger Native American health care bill that passed the Senate after weeks of delay. The larger bill, which was last
Senate Passes Historic Native American Health Legislation - Feb 26, 2008
Native TimesThe United States Senate gave overwhelming final approval to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 Tuesday.
Indian Affairs Committee finds Native American Schools, Jails and ... - Mar 6, 2008
Native TimesThere is a nearly $3 billion backlog in construction or repair of Native American health facilities and $1.8 billion backlog to repair or construct schools.
Senate backs overhaul bill that 'will save lives' - Feb 26, 2008
Seattle Post IntelligencerHe said states that are not receiving construction dollars for Native American health facilities include New York, Texas, Michigan, California and
Barack Obama Statement on the Passage of the Indian Health Care ... - Mar 3, 2008
All American Patriots (press release),With alarming health disparities between the Native American population and the American population as a whole, improvements to Native American health care
Increasingly Urban AI/AN Population Faces Poverty, Barriers To ... - Feb 25, 2008
U.S. Medicine,Martin Waukazoo, CEO of the Native American Health Center in Oakland, also spoke at the Nov. 1 conference. Before his presentation, he led the room in a
Native Americans focus of next WCC multicultural forum - Feb 29, 2008
Daily Democrat,...executive director of the Inter-Tribal Council of California, and Britta Guerrero, executive director of the Sacramento Native American Health Center.
Senate passes bill to improve health care on reservations - Feb 26, 2008
Rapid City Journal,The legislation would authorize spending about $35 billion for Native American health care programs over the next 10 years. Senate Indian Affairs Committee
AHRQ Announces New Members to US Preventive Services Task Force - Mar 5, 2008
Earthtimes,Dr. Grossman is a board-certified pediatrician recognized for his research on injury prevention and Native American health. He serves as medical director of
Initiatives | Michigan Partnership, New Mexico Law, South Dakota ... - Mar 7, 2008
Kaiser network.org,Bill Richardson (D) has signed a bill (HB 236) establishing the Off-Reservation Native American Health Commission in Bernalillo County, where the largest
Anti-Choice Amendment Restricts Abortion Funding for Indian Health ... - Feb 27, 2008
Ms. Magazine,The IHS is the only federal agency responsible for Native American health care, and it does not provide the necessary sexual health care for Native American
Editorial: Apologize to Native Americans - Mar 13, 2008
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,Native Americans - as called for in an amendment to the Native American health bill recently passed unanimously by the Senate and pending in the House.
Obama Draws Crowd of 1500, Addresses Indian Issues in Wyoming - Mar 7, 2008
New West,While problems can’t be erased overnight, he warned, Obama said he wanted to make sure that Native American health services are of the best quality,
Guest column by Lt. Gov. Diane Denish\ - Feb 23, 2008
Rio Rancho Observer,A new Off Reservation Native American Health Commission will be created in Bernalillo County to work on getting medical services to people who’ve left their
Governor signs bill creating urban Indian health group - Mar 3, 2008
KVIA,The legislation creates the Off-Reservation Native American Health Commission in Bernalillo County, which is where the largest concentration of urban
Opinion: What can reconcilliation bring? In the end, not much - Feb 25, 2008
Daily Republic,Sam Brownback introduced a resolution as a part of the Native American Health-Care Bill, to formally apologize to Native Americans for the years of
Morning Thoughts: It Ends Tonight - Feb 26, 2008
RealClearPolitics,...is watching today: -- The Senate has an ambitious agenda today, starting with final passage of a bill dealing with Native American health care.
Commentary: Bill aims to help American Indians in urban areas - Feb 16, 2008
Albuquerque Tribune,The New Mexico Legislature passed landmark legislation to form an Off-Reservation Native American Health Commission in Bernalillo County.
Federal budget cuts could shutter Native American health program - Feb 6, 2008
Medill Reports,...by Hilary Powell When Joan Ornelas worked as a waitress in downtown Chicago, she serviced others attentively and received attentive health care from a
Reconciliation and Outright Apologies - Feb 19, 2008
Huffington Post,...as a part of the Native American Health-Care Bill, to formally apologize to Native Americans for the years of government mistreatment and abuse.
Johnson Senate speech features Native American health care - Jan 24, 2008
Rapid City Journal,Tim Johnson raised the issue of Native American health care Thursday during his first speech on the floor of the US Senate since he suffered a near-fatal
Senator Barack Obama Calls on Senate to Swiftly Pass Indian Health ... - Jan 23, 2008
All American Patriots (press release),With these alarming statistics, improvements to Native American health care could not come at a more urgent time. “It is our country's moral imperative to
Guest column by Lt. Gov. Diane Denish - Feb 16, 2008
Rio Rancho Observer,We’re dedicating $150000 for a Native American Health Care commission to serve the 50000 American Indians in Bernalillo County. The commission will develop
Senators: Tribal health care lagging - Jan 24, 2008
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,By Faith Bremner WASHINGTON - On the second day of debate to renew and modernize the nation's Native American health care system, South Dakota Sen.
Johnson, Thune unite on Native health initiative - Jan 24, 2008
Rapid City Journal,By Kevin Woster, Journal staff Friday, January 25, 2008 A US Senate bill aimed at improving the Native American health-care system has the potential to save
Partnership would benefit Indian health - Feb 6, 2008
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,..."We realized that Sanford was interested in Native American health, and Nebraska was, too," Larsen said. The five-year renewable grants, which will be
ASUC January Meeting - Feb 1, 2008
Synapse,The highly anticipated Mosaic Culture Show scheduled for February 29 is also underway with the collaboration of the Native American Health Alliance and AIDS
Wicker sworn in, wants quick rebate action - Jan 23, 2008
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal,He said he expected to cast his first Senate votes, related to Native American health issues, and meet with colleagues late in the afternoon Tuesday.
Morning Thoughts: Two Down, One Out - Jan 23, 2008
RealClearPolitics,The Senate continues considering a bill promoting Native American health. -- Arthur Branch will not be president. In a statement yesterday, Fred Thompson
UNM, SFIS Partner for Native American Health - Dec 17, 2007
UNM Today,Dr. Gayle Dine’Chacon, director of the UNM Center for Native American Health, SFIS Superintendent Joseph Abeyta, AIPC Chairman Joe Garcia,
Lyons: The curious return of 'race' in 2007 - Dec 20, 2007
Indian Country Today,Released too much fanfare in September, the Nike N7 was announced as a breakthrough in Native American health. Free pairs were given out in IHS clinics
New Native American Center for Excellence to Strengthen Substance ... - Nov 30, 2007
Media Newswire (press release),These grantees include the Cook Inlet Tribe Council, Inc. of Anchorage, Alaska; The Native American Health Center, Inc. of OaklandCalif.; the Grand Traverse
Native group joins new substance abuse program - Dec 6, 2007
Tundra Drums,In addition to the Cook Inlet Tribal Council, grantees include the Native American Health Center of Oakland, Calif.; Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and
Basketball: Strain's impact lasts to this day - Dec 21, 2007
Rapid City Journal,A all-stater in 1967, makes his home in California with his wife and children, where he has run a couple of Native American health clinics since 1979.
Saturday is first Running with the Heard: Yéego! - 28 Nov 2007
Arizona Republic,Running with the Heard: Yéego! is designed to promote healthful living among West Valley residents and spread awareness of Native American health issues,
support native american health center workers right to unionize! - Nov 14, 2007
Bay Area Indymedia,...by morning star gali oakland, ca – the vote on whether or not to unionize will take place today on wednesday november 14, 2007 for native american health
hillary clinton’s native american agenda: provide vital services ... - Nov 7, 2007
All American Patriots (press release),...she can advocate more effectively for native american health care needs. work to improve health care for native americans: the average life expectancy
gallup woman wins well-deserved advocate’s award - Nov 15, 2007
Gallup Independent,...“there are specific issues serving native american health services,� hall explains. “you can’t just focus on the child and the family. we’re about
tribal health - Nov 3, 2007
Fort Collins Now,...“one issue in dealing with native american health is the diversity within that population,� nagel said. “a lot of problems in health care arise from people
neighbors digest - Nov 9, 2007
Juneau Empire (subscription),...national native american health and fitness day and world diabetes day. national native american health and fitness day promotes health and wellness in
bay area indians honored at san francisco city hall - Nov 18, 2007
Indian Country Today,...station kqed to host the third annual american indian cultural celebration. the cultural event was co-sponsored by the native american health center,
Youth overcome obstacles, work to make others' lives better - Nov 26, 2007
Inside Bay Area,After he was picked up at his school, he was recommended to the Native American Health Center in East Oakland. The center serves multiracial communities.
local briefs - Oct 29, 2007
The Coloradoan,...methods for part-nering with tribal communities and strategies for enhancing native american health services. call 495-7500 to register by phone with a
clinton presents plan for native america - Nov 8, 2007
Indian Country Today,...elevate the director of the ihs to assistant secretary ''so that he or she can advocate more effectively for native american health care needs'';
new hospital for chickasaw nation - Nov 11, 2007
KXII-TV,...a countdown to the future of native american health care in southeastern oklahoma as soon a plot of land south of ada will be transformed into a state of
asuc november meeting - Nov 14, 2007
Synapse,...also been busy this past month. the native american health alliance participated in a health fair. the chinese health professional student association
news briefs - Nov 5, 2007
Cibola County Beacon,...provides input on how proposed changes of state policy affect native american health and address differences among the native population in the state.
cortney timmons recognized for osu tailgate recycling program - Nov 19, 2007
Ada Evening News,...a nationally competitive award for students committed to careers in the environment, tribal public policy, and native american health care. timmons
Nike Unveils First-of-its-Kind Performance Shoe Designed ... - Sep 25, 2007
CNNMoney.com...we are stepping up our commitment to use our voice on a local, regional and national level to elevate the issue of Native American health and wellness.
Federally funded Native American center moves in - Oct 10, 2007
Green Bay Press Gazette,...lawsuit against Indian Health Services — has been downtown for about three decades as the sole urban Native American health clinic in the area.
Nike Designs Shoe for American Indians - Sep 25, 2007
The Associated Press..."We are stepping up our commitment ... to elevate the issue of Native American health and wellness." Nike said it is the first time it has designed a shoe
Q -- HEALTH CARE SERVICES - Oct 16, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),In accordance with Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, this acquisition is restricted to the Sacramento Native American Health Center,
Nike Creates Shoes for Native Americans - Sep 27, 2007
RetailWire (subscription),Native American health officials and business people praised Nike's efforts, saying the shoe represents a good cause that can also generate good public
UC Davis to offer free vascular screenings for American Indians - Oct 4, 2007
The California Aggie Online,Cathy Culleton, a dietitian at the Sacramento Native American Health Center, says the main reason for Native American's high vulnerability is the shift in
Native Americans get custom sneaker - Sep 26, 2007
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com,Native American health officials and business people praised Nike's efforts, saying the shoe presents not a profit opportunity but a good cause that can
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP) or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - Sep 19, 2007
Indian Country Today,Native American Health Center (NAHC) considers our employees to be our most valuable resource and offers an excellent benefit package: competitive salaries,
Free Vascular screening for Native Americans at UC Davis on Oct 6 - Sep 20, 2007
Rocklin and Roseville Today,...conducted by the UC Davis Vascular Laboratory, on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Sacramento Native American Health Center, 2020 J St.,
Nike Unveils Air Native N7 Shoe for Native Americans - Sep 27, 2007
Post Chronicle..."We are stepping up our commitment ... to elevate the issue of Native American health and wellness." The Air Native N7 represents the first time Nike has
Melendez: Commission on Civil Rights must strengthen support for ... - Oct 4, 2007
Indian Country Today,...''Broken Promises: Evaluating the Native American Health Care System,'' has detailed findings and recommendations for changes to the IHS.
NATIVE AMERICANS TAKE A WALK IN NIKE'S SHOES - Sep 28, 2007
New York Post,He said the Native American sneaker was developed over the past two years at the request of Native American health advocates, because Native Americans have
Watery grave awaits cemeteries near shorelines as sea level rises - Oct 1, 2007
The Chesapeake Bay Journal,...wealth of information about Native American health, the age structure of populations and infant mortality in the centuries before European intervention.
Moving days - Oct 11, 2007
Bay Area Reporter,...including gay comic Charlie Ballard, music by 7th Direction and Twice as Good, in a benefit for the Native American Health Center's College Fund.
Grant will fund new health center - Sep 19, 2007
Sequoyah County Times,The government study does not include medical specialists, Native American health care services and facilities, or health care services and facilities
UB Founds Honors College for Exceptional Students - Oct 2, 2007
UB News Center,...of outstanding undergraduates nationwide who intend to pursue careers related to the environment, Native American health care or tribal public policy.
Not always worrying about the bottom line is cool - Sep 23, 2007
Modesto Bee,Before moving to Modesto in 1993, Dick had been a family physician, a Native American Health Service administrator and CEO of Good Samaritan,
Clinic officially reopens - Sep 7, 2007
Daily Democrat,By ROBIN HINDERY/Democrat Staff Writer After six month and $1.5 million in renovations, Woodland's only Native American health clinic, Chapa-De Indian
Healthcare in NM to be discussed at Humans Services meetings - Aug 20, 2007
Cibola County Beacon,...at 5:20 pm Thursday's session in Room 205/207 of Gurley Hall, UNM-Gallup Campus, begins at 10 am, with the focus on Native American health services.
Police: Mother high day daughter died - Aug 18, 2007
Yuma Sun,The report also states that Native American health officials, who had seen the infant several times prior to her death, had concerns about the baby's care.
‘Hogan Heroes’ Bridge Native American Digital Divide - Aug 8, 2007
UNM Today,...a mechanism to prepare students for those fields as well through electronic education,� said Gayle Diné-Chacon of the Center for Native American Health.
Coburn calls for privatizing health care - Aug 7, 2007
Journal Record (subscription),Baker said he’d seen examples of such improved quality in Native American health care systems supported by tribal dollars. “The Catholic health system is
Substance Abuse Coordinator - Aug 3, 2007
Indian Country Today,Native American Health Center (NAHC) considers our employees to be our most valuable resource and offers an excellent benefit package: competitive salaries,
Kimble: Udall bus runs on biodiesel, youthful idealism - Aug 2, 2007
Tucson Citizen,It is based in downtown Tucson and awards scholarships, fellowships and internships for studies related to the environment and Native American health care
Band Gives Gratitude - Jul 19, 2007
Alameda Sun,The band participates in numerous benefits, such as the first "Electric Pow Wow" in Oakland for the Native American Health Center's College Scholarship Fund
Breaking the Silence - Aug 7, 2007
East Bay Express,She told her story to a psychologist who once had visited her English class at the Native American Health Center. The psychologist recommended she contact
Native American Health Summit Slated - Jun 11, 2007
Yankton Daily Press (subscription),The Native American Health Summit, part of the Sanford School of Medicine's centennial celebration this year, will also highlight the long-term partnership
Impoverished Pine Ridge appeals for health clinic - Jun 24, 2007
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,Should all five clinics end up outside South Dakota, as expected, some in Native American health care say pressure should nevertheless stay on Sanford to
News brief - Jun 18, 2007
Cibola County Beacon,There is no cost, but participants are asked to fax a registration form to the Center for Native American Health 505-272-6019. The event will be held at the
Ethnic Seniors Lost in America - Jul 4, 2007
New California Media,Traci L. McClellan, executive director of the National Indian Council on Aging, decried how woefully under-funded was the Native American health care system
Hayward Lakota couple fosters family of more than 20 - Jun 14, 2007
Inside Bay Area,Today, in fact, is the groundbreaking ceremony for the Native American Health Center, beginning at 11 am at 3124 International Blvd. in Oakland.
Paying to teach and 'play Indian' - Jun 14, 2007
Indian Country Today,Barnett, a special projects officer at the Native American Health Center in Oakland, was referring to an e-mail he received by mistake, intended for a
News in briefs: Yahoo launches Pride site - Jun 14, 2007
Bay Area Reporter,The Native American Health Center will host its Hozhona Project event Thursday, June 21 from 6 to 9 pm at the Actor's Studio, 180 Capp Street at 17th Street
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