October 2022 Blogs

Recognizing American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month at the Indian Health Service

Each year, November is designated as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This does not mean the celebration is only limited to November, as we celebrate Native people and Native health each day at the Indian Health Service.

This observance is filled with reflections and appreciation ... Continue reading

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IHS Office of Quality Focuses on Patient-Centered, Safe Health Care

This week, IHS recognizes National Health Care Quality Week. The IHS Office of Quality aims to ensure that American Indian and Alaska Native people receive the highest quality, patient-centered, safe, and reliable health care through the IHS health care programs. We focus on the strategic importance ... Continue reading

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How to Implement a Health Literacy Improvement Plan

Health literacy is the cornerstone of engaging patients to be partners in their health care. This concept clearly resonates with our IHS strategic goal Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  “to ensure that comprehensive, culturally appropriate personal and public health services are available and ... Continue reading

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Standing Strong During Emergency Nurses Week

In 1989, the Emergency Nurses Association established the first Emergency Nurses Day to celebrate the hardworking, dedicated nurses in emergency departments across the country. Emergency Nurses Week is also recognized during the second week of October, with today being Emergency Nurses Day.

This ... Continue reading

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What you can do in observance of World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022 is World Mental Health Day. The day provides an opportunity to bring awareness and encourage support for people experiencing mental health issues around the world including American Indian and Alaska Natives. 

The Indian Health Service is the principle federal health care ... Continue reading