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[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

As we enter the 4th year of BIL funding, IHS is delighted to continue collaborating with our tribal and federal partners to ensure safe drinking water, reliable sewage systems, and solid waste disposal facilities are made available to tribal communities throughout Indian Country.

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

The projects funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are making substantial improvements in clean water and sanitation systems in our tribal communities. In the first 3 years of BIL funding, IHS supported over 765 construction projects across all IHS areas.

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

In a significant stride towards ensuring essential drinking water and sanitation infrastructure throughout #IndianCountry, IHS is announcing FY 2025 allocation decisions for $700 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Read more: https://t.co/7VADLO0Gcl

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

At 1 pm ET today, @IHSDirector Roselyn Tso will join @180099native to reflect upon and share experiences from her two years as director of the Indian Health Service. Tune in live: https://t.co/HHxzxJeZnB #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

This collaboration with @CFPB will assist IHS in disseminating these protections to our vendors, credit agencies, and debt collectors, while also providing an avenue for the agency to begin monitoring individual complaints from our IHS beneficiaries.

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

The IHS is and has been committed to improving the Purchased/Referred Care Program, and these actions affirm our commitment to protecting patients and their families.

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

IHS and @CFPB have announced a collaboration intended to better protect IHS-approved Purchased/Referred Care program patients from improper bills and collection on improper bills. Read more: https://t.co/BbZgXByS8D #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

The IHS released its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029, describing what the agency hopes to achieve over the next 5 years and aiming to improve agency operations, strengthen relationships, and delivery quality health care to tribal communities: https://t.co/LIPDGE0Vmz

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

Applications are being accepted for the IHS 2025 Summer Externship Program. This paid externship offers students the opportunity to gain working knowledge & experience in their chosen health profession or field with the IHS. Learn more & apply by 1/10/25: https://t.co/asKchy9bUZ

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

IHS continues to recognize the contributions of Native #veterans as they share their stories. The next video features Environmental Engineer Matt Chosa, a member of the Bois Forte Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, who served in the U.S. Navy: https://t.co/hLx4069324

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

Throughout November, IHS is acknowledging the contributions of Native #veterans as they share their stories. Today, we highlight Sgt. (Ret.) Wiliam F. Smith from the Valdez Native Tribe of Alaska, who served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1977: https://t.co/1J2y19pUTr

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

I was inspired by their unique stories of military service and their willingness to join and serve at the same time. Answering the call to service is honorable, but answering that call alongside your siblings shows the sense of pride that runs deep in their family.

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

Throughout November, please join us in acknowledging the contributions of #veterans from across #IndianCountry as they share their stories. Our second video features the Tsinnijinnie triplets from the Navajo Nation - Geraldine, Germaine, and Georgiana: https://t.co/AVIDR4M5Gc

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

The IHS is strongly committed to engaging in regular, ongoing, and meaningful consultation with tribes that leads to information exchange, respectful dialogue, mutual understanding, and informed decision making.

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

Yesterday, IHS released the updated IHS Tribal Consultation Policy, reaffirming our commitment to tribal consultation and reflecting over three years of collaboration with tribal leaders and the IHS Director’s Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation: https://t.co/EgHD13VZIx

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

Throughout November, please join us in acknowledging the contributions of #veterans across IHS as they share their stories. To kick us off is Cmdr. Chris Peltier, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2002-2006: https://t.co/rTbtlycFrV

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

It is a privilege to acknowledge the decades-long leadership and selfless contribution of Buford Rolin. Our people are immeasurably better because of the work he spearheaded throughout his storied career. I know I speak on behalf of IHS and Indian Country when I say ‘thank you.’

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

During a visit with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama today, @IHSDirector Roselyn Tso honored former Chairman Buford Rolin for his lifetime contributions to improve and advance the health and well-being of American Indians & Alaska Natives throughout #IndianCountry. 1/3

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

It’s an honor to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. We recognize not only the vibrant legacy of Indigenous peoples, but also our shared commitment to upholding tribal sovereignty, which lies at the heart of the IHS mission.

Full statement: https://t.co/iA2acqMnkJ

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

American Indians and Alaska Natives are celebrated each day at the Indian Health Service, but we are particularly excited to recognize #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth in November. #NativeHealth #IndianCountry #NAHM

[HHS @HHSGov]

HHS is committed to helping Native Americans stay healthy, so their rich cultures and heritage thrive.

Learn more during #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth from @IHSgov at https://t.co/r7m0vWArQ1.

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

This money is intended to improve the day-to-day delivery of services and equitable access to care, which are necessary ingredients to make progress towards ending the HIV syndemic in Indian Country.

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

This funding will primarily focus on getting services and supplies into the hands of clinicians, public health staff, and ultimately, the individuals receiving the care that they need.

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

IHS is announcing the allocation of $12.3 million to 17 tribal and urban Indian organizations across 11 states as part of the Ending the HIV/HCV/Syphilis Epidemics in Indian Country initiative. Read more: https://t.co/7HPIOOrrPh #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

This apology is historic & deeply appreciated. It is a critical measure in finally recognizing the connection between the struggles reverberating throughout our communities today & the responsibilities of the federal government, then and now, to address and heal past wrongs. 3/3

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

The impact of boarding schools upon the health and well-being of Native American children and families cannot be overstated. 1/3

[Indian Health Service @IHSgov]

Today at 1:30 pm ET, President Biden will issue a historic Presidential apology for the Federal Indian Boarding School era during an event at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona. Watch live: https://t.co/BtHlnKPIL3 #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

[IHS Director @IHSDirector]

The often-forced removal of generations of our children—and the unspeakable abuse endured by them—remains a significant source of the intergenerational trauma that manifests itself in so many of the health disparities that we endeavor to overcome today. 2/3