February 2023 Blogs

IHS Division of Environmental Health Services Recognizes 2022 Award Winners

Environmental health is one of many important contributions to the IHS mission of raising the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. The Division of Environmental Health Services, part of the Office of Environmental Health and ... Continue reading

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IHS Announces $850,000 Funding Opportunity to Support the Zero Suicide Initiative

The Indian Health Service is announcing the availability of $850,000 in funding for the Zero Suicide Initiative Coordinating Center Cooperative Agreement Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov . This funding supports tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations to provide technical assistance ... Continue reading

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Celebrating National Children's Dental Health Month

Each February, since 1981, National Children's Dental Health Month is celebrated across the country. NCDHM messages reach thousands, and many dental offices observe the month by providing health fairs, free dental screenings, classroom presentations, dental office tours and free or low-cost preventive ... Continue reading

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IHS Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction Recognizes 2022 Award Winners

Providing essential water supply, waste water disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities to tribal homes and communities is critical to the Indian Health Service's efforts to raise the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. The Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, ... Continue reading