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Bringing a modern electronic health record to Lawton Service Unit is about far more than technology. It takes planning, testing, training, and problem-solving by people who believe in strengthening health care for our patients and communities. Learn more: https://t.co/fwnM2hx6jt

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Community Health Representatives (CHRs) connect people to care. CHRs serve American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Through trusted relationships, they offer services, guidance, follow-up, and ongoing support. Learn more about the many roles of CHRs: https://t.co/p2TcNDh8NI

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By building accountability, enhancing workforce capabilities, and fostering a culture of safety, Livingston has helped create lasting improvements that will benefit patients, families, and communities for years to come.

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🧵 Congratulations to Cmdr. Michelle Livingston with the IHS Office of Quality on receiving the 2026 Nurse Leadership Award from @TJCommission! https://t.co/KR5CcG42ZV

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Her efforts have also strengthened the foundation for safety across the organization through initiatives such as the IHS’s first system-level Patient Safety Policy and the development of a comprehensive compliance audit process.

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On September 26, Lawton Service Unit officially transitioned to the new electronic health record (EHR) solution, PATH EHR. This milestone was made possible by the shared dedication of the PATH and Lawton teams.

Learn more about PATH EHR: https://t.co/fwnM2hx6jt

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The number of American Indian and Alaska Native elders is projected to triple over the next decade. A recent report offers proven caregiving programs that local communities can adapt to help meet the growing need, and more. Read the full report: https://t.co/TSopm7zjFm

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A new Toolkit for Crisis Centers Serving American Indian and Alaska Native Communities was recently developed with input from frontline specialists, Tribal liaisons, and community leaders to help build effective and sustainable programs. Learn more: https://t.co/2OooCygbYN

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Family, friends, and Tribal leaders joined the ceremony to mark this important moment in his service to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

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While in California for this week’s Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee and Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee meetings, Mark Cruz was ceremonially sworn in by @SecKennedy as the 12th director of the Indian Health Service.

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Getting ready for a new electronic health record solution starts long before the day it arrives. At Lawton Service Unit in Oklahoma, staff have spent the last year learning the EHR solution. Read more: https://t.co/gE6ymDopJq #ModernizeHealth #HealthITModernization

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Cherokee Nation received $500,000 and Indian Health Council, Inc. received $624,267 to support CHAP expansion and access to primary, behavioral, and oral health care. The awards are part of $2.3 million in funding to four Tribes and Tribal organizations. https://t.co/G31yUxppmy

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IHS Director Mark Cruz recently joined Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Indian Health Council, Inc. leaders to recognize their Community Health Aide Program Tribal Planning and Implementation Grant awards.

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We appreciate members of both committees for their leadership, service, and continued partnership. We also thank @SecKennedy and our colleagues throughout HHS for their commitment to elevating Tribal health priorities across the Department.

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IHS is in Jamul, CA, this week for meetings with the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) and Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee (DSTAC). Both committees play an important role in bringing Tribal perspectives, priorities, and expertise directly to IHS and @hhsgov.

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DSTAC has been advising the IHS for over 20 years, serving as a vital forum for direct service Tribes to identify priorities and advocate for improvements in health service delivery. Those voices and perspectives matter.

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Phase 2 builds on the foundational work completed during the original P4, which was established in 2023 to help reduce food insecurity and improve health care outcomes among American Indians and Alaska Natives by increasing access to produce and other traditional foods.

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🧵 IHS has awarded $3.5 million to 14 Tribal and urban Indian communities through the Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4) to help establish and implement community-driven produce prescription programs across Indian Country. Read more: https://t.co/wXAaPjTTR3

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This investment advances the Trump Administration’s Make America Healthy Again Strategy by addressing nutrition as a foundation of health, strengthening preventive care, and supporting community-driven approaches to reducing chronic disease.