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August 2023 Blogs

Together We Can End the Overdose Crisis

Cassandra Allen, Public Health Advisor, Community Opioid Intervention Pilot Project, Indian Health Service

August 31, 2023
by Cassandra Allen, Public Health Advisor, Community Opioid Intervention Pilot Project, Indian Health Service

During International Overdose Awareness Day, it is crucial to reflect upon the significance of this observance. Today serves as a vital reminder to combat stigma, honor the lives lost to overdose, and enhance our knowledge about this pressing issue. To grasp the complexities surrounding overdose, we ... Continue reading


Highlighting National Immunization Awareness Month in August

Uzo Chukwuma, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention, Office of Public Health Support

August 23, 2023
by Uzo Chukwuma, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention, Office of Public Health Support

National Immunization Awareness Month in August is an opportunity to focus on back-to-school immunizations and prepare for the upcoming respiratory disease vaccine season.

Declining Immunization Coverage  

CDC data show that kindergartner vaccination coverage Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  ... Continue reading