IHS Blog

Cultural Connection is Key to Prevention! IHS Recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 7, 2025
by Nicole Stahlmann, MN, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC, SANE-P, FNE-A/P, Forensic Nurse Consultant, Division of Nursing Services

The Indian Health Service is mandated to provide culturally competent health care to raise the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives eligible to receive health care services from the IHS (25 U.S.C. §§ 1602 and 1603(11)(E) and (F)). IHS recognizes that cultural competency is ... Continue reading

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IHS is Uniting for Change during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 2, 2025
by Lenora Burbank, MSN, RN, Forensic Nurse Coordinator, Division of Nursing Services

Indian Health Service, tribal, and urban Indian organization sites have long been involved in promoting Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April by hosting walking events, community education forums, and overall public service announcements emphasizing the strength in unity theme. Recognizing ... Continue reading

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IHS Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction Recognizes Engineers of the Year

February 21, 2025
by Rear Adm. Mark Calkins, P.E., Director, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction

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

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IHS Recognizes that Culture is the Best Prevention during National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February 10, 2025
by Nicole Stahlmann, MN, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC, SANE-P, FNE-A/P, Forensic Nurse Consultant

During National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Indian Health Service recognizes that culture is the best form of prevention and emphasizes the need for a healthier future and way of life. As we raise awareness on teen dating violence this month, let’s uplift healthy and supportive ... Continue reading

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A Message on my Final Day as Indian Health Service Director

January 17, 2025
by Roselyn Tso, Indian Health Service Director

As I conclude my tenure as the 11^th director of the Indian Health Service, I am truly humbled and grateful for the incredible opportunity to serve Native communities across Indian Country. This journey has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and it would not have been possible without the ... Continue reading