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…
A sources sought notice is your earliest chance to shape an IHS contract. A Sources Sought Notice Is Market Research Before the Solicitation For a government contracting company, a sources sought notice is market research issued before the Indian…
Every safe prescription in Indian Country starts with a pharmacy team. National Pharmacy Week Recognizes Pharmacists in the Indian Health Service National Pharmacy Week, held October 18 to 24, 2026, is promoted by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists…
Your IHS prescription coverage already counts, and one letter proves it. Medicare Part D Covers Prescription Drugs for Eligible Tribal Citizens Medicare is federal health insurance for people 65 or older and some younger people with qualifying disabilities. Part…
Good healthcare staffing in Montana starts with knowing the people a clinician will serve, the facility they will walk into on day one, and how to deliver qualified professionals when the need is real. Ellsworth is a Navajo-Owned Staffing…
These five Indian health updates from October 6 through 14, 2026 give Tribal health leaders and Native contractors practical reasons across Indian Country to review project pipelines, clinical workflows, event calendars, and public-comment deadlines. A $1.86 Billion IHS Investment…
IHS Buy Indian Act contracts issued or amended after October 1, 2026 require Native-owned firms to review new HHSAR numbering, representations, ownership standards, and notice duties. What Changed for IHS Buy Indian Act Contracts The HHS Class Deviation 2026-25…
Tribal breast cancer screening needs imaging staff and reliable follow-up. Learn how IHS and Tribal health teams can plan results, referrals, and care handoffs.
A new $170 million outpatient health center opened in northern Arizona on October 2, 2026, and it needs clinicians now. Western Navajo Families Finally Have Care Close to Home The Echo Cliffs Health Center held its grand opening on…
