Category: News

This compilation of media articles discusses impacts that the partial government shutdown has had on Urban Indian health programs: Shutdown Impacts Native Americans’ Ability To Get Health Services Podcast with a NCUIH Board Member, Kerry Hawk-Lessard of Native American Lifelines (Baltimore and Boston) https://www.npr.org/2019/01/08/683144164/shutdown-impacts-native-americans-ability-to-get-health-services The cost of a federal government shutdown http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/friday-january-4-2019-the-cost-of-a-federal-government-shutdown/ Indian Health Service urban programs threatened by government…
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NATIVE HEALTH will be using its Quality Improvement Grant Award for QI activities that include enhancing our data collection and EHR implementation.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $2,293,537 in Quality Improvement grant awards to 20 health centers in Arizona. Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Arizona…
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On October 1, 2018, American Indian AHCCCS members will have a the choice of an AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) managed care plan in addition to their American Indian Health Program option. Here’s what American Indian members need to know about the coming changes:

NATIVE HEALTH’s Lanasha Puati, the new host of Native Talk Arizona was featured on Radio Phoenix’s June 2018 newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/bcf735b2f5ee/native-talk-hosts-crown-madd-about-zero-jfk-reads-declaration-yardbirds-fly-into-phoenix-events?e=9253785371

Free breakfast, lunch or dinner for children ages 18 and under at NATIVE HEALTH locations starting Tuesday, May 26, 2018. Monday thru Friday* – Breakfast, lunch and dinner at NATIVE HEALTH – 4041 N. Central Avenue Bldg. C. – Phoenix. Monday thru Friday* – Breakfast and lunch at NHW Community Health Center – 2423 W. Dunlap Avenue, Suite 140 – Phoenix. Monday thru Friday* – Breakfast…
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NATIVE HEALTH has installed an artistic piece that recognizes charitable donations to the agency. Administration has intended for several years to develop a display to provide public recognition of valued partners that contribute to agency success. NATIVE HEALTH commissioned Michael Adams, a Hopi artist from Flagstaff to develop two pieces that recognize the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations that…
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National Native News reported on our efforts to grow traditional Native crops in downtown Phoenix to help families have access to healthy foods:  http://www.nativenews.net/

NATIVE HEALTH was recognized as one of three community health centers in the United States for innovation and best practices in reducing food insecurity in their community. This acclaim demonstrates that our program is replicable, sustainable and that the interventions impact health outcomes. Click here to read the full story.

Every year in the United States, more than 3,500 infant deaths occur due to accidental or undetermined causes during sleep. Phoenix Children’s Hospital is a Cribs for Kids community partner providing safe sleep education to families. If your organization has identified a parent in need of a Pack ’n Play, please read the attached document:  SafeSleep_Referral_link_v2  to complete our online…
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