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January 2024 Blogs

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: IHS 2023 Accomplishments

Jolie Crowder, PhD, MSN, RN, CCM, National Elder Care Consultant, Division of Clinical and Community Services, Indian Health Service

January 24, 2024
by Jolie Crowder, PhD, MSN, RN, CCM, National Elder Care Consultant, Division of Clinical and Community Services, Indian Health Service

In December 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its annual update on the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease; outlining efforts by HHS, the Indian Health Service, and partners in expanding support to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. ... Continue reading


IHS Shares FY2024 First Quarter Accomplishments

Roselyn Tso, Indian Health Service Director

January 22, 2024
by Roselyn Tso, Indian Health Service Director

It is a pleasure to share the achievements of the Indian Health Service during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Already, we have experienced historic milestones and great progress toward our strategic goals by delivering high-quality care, unveiling new facilities, improving systems, and strengthening ... Continue reading


Stalking as a Public Health Concern

Nicole Stahlmann, MN, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC, SANE-P, FNE-A/P, forensic nursing consultant, IHS Division of Nursing Services

January 19, 2024
by Nicole Stahlmann, MN, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC, SANE-P, FNE-A/P, forensic nursing consultant, IHS Division of Nursing Services

The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey - Report on Stalking indicated that one in three women and one in six men have been stalked at some point in their lives. Nearly one in two (or approximately 48.8 percent) of American Indian and Alaska Native women experienced stalking in ... Continue reading


IHS Recognizes the Importance of Human Trafficking Prevention in Indian Country

Billie J. Brown, MN, RN, MEd, Aaniiih (White Clay) & Nakoda (Assiniboine) of the Fort Belknap Indian Community in north-central Montana

January 17, 2024
by Billie J. Brown, MN, RN, MEd, Aaniiih (White Clay) & Nakoda (Assiniboine) of the Fort Belknap Indian Community in north-central Montana

IHS announces the observance of January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It is a month for all health care providers across Indian Health Service/Tribal/Urban facilities to connect across disciplines, with community partners, and with leaders to focus on prevention efforts and address human trafficking ... Continue reading