A Miscalculation on the Sequester Has Already Harmed Indian Health

Rob Capriccioso
March 11, 2013
The many ways the federal government’s sequester will hurt Indian country are easy to see...

IHS Advocates Optimism Despite Uncertainty About Affordable Care Act

Carol Berry
October 18, 2012
The Indian Health Service (IHS) and its clients face some uncertainty with the advent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and federal belt-tightening, but continuation of services—eve...

Director Says Indian Health Service Supports Whistleblowers

Rob Capriccioso
August 04, 2012
WASHINGTON – The director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) says the agency is supportive of employees who communicate with members of the U.S...

Cheyenne River Sioux Dedicate New Hospital, Triple the Size of its Former Facility

ICTMN Staff
August 29, 2011
Cheyenne River Sioux members dedicated a new $100 million hospital on the Eagle Butte, South Dakota-based reservation on August 26, reported Keloland Television ...

Special Diabetes Legislation Renewed at Low Level

Rob Capriccioso
December 24, 2010
WASHINGTON – Congress has voted to renew the Special Diabetes Program for Indians until 2013. The reauthorization was approved Dec. 9 after the House voted in the affirmative...

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