Syphilis testing in Indian Country now depends on the whole care team, because IHS recommends annual testing for everyone 13 and older, three tests during pregnancy, and field treatment for patients and their partners. What the 2026 IHS Syphilis…
Dementia care in Indian Country is growing fast, and Tribal health programs that train local caregiver coaches now will be better prepared to support elders and the families who care for them. What the IHS Caregiving Report Found An…
Medicaid work requirements take effect in most states by January 1, 2027, and because American Indians and Alaska Natives are exempt, trained Tribal benefits staff are now a key protection against eligible Relatives losing coverage by mistake. What the…
Sepsis care in Indian Country is getting a three-year, $7.5 million push from AHRQ and IHS, and its success will depend on frontline teams who are staffed, trained, and given time to recognize and treat sepsis early. What the…
Lung cancer screening in Indian Country works best when Tribal clinics pair low-dose CT access with trained navigators who guide Our Relatives from the first eligibility check to the scan and every follow-up result. Who Qualifies for Lung Cancer…
The IHS Loan Repayment Program is accepting FY2027 applications now, offering clinicians up to $50,000 toward qualifying education loans in exchange for two years of full-time service at Indian health facilities with the greatest staffing needs. What the IHS…
IHS staff housing received $15.3 million for eight Tribal projects in 2026, and that money can help Tribal facilities recruit and keep clinicians because a shortage of local housing has long slowed IHS hiring. What the IHS Staff Housing…
Ellsworth, LLC is honored to announce that the Indian Health Service (IHS) has awarded us a contract to provide Ultrasound Technologist Services at the Pine Ridge IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, part of the Pine Ridge Service…
Teach-back in Indian Country helps clinicians confirm that patients understand their care plan by inviting them to explain the next steps in their own words, making clear communication a practical skill to teach every incoming healthcare team member. Teach-Back…
Health professions students who want paid, hands-on experience in Indian Country should circle November 2, 2026, on their calendars! The IHS Extern Program Pays Students to Train Inside Native Health Facilities The Summer 2027 application for the IHS Extern…
