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NIHB opens health conference with discussions on sovereignty, responses to Broken Promises report

by From Press Release -

TEMECULA, Calif. — Nearly 600 Tribal health providers, experts and advocates gathered Sept. 17 for the opening session of the National Indian Health Board's (NIHB) annual National Tribal Health Conference to hear how Tribal leaders are strengthening sovereignty while partnering with federal agencies to ensure trust obligations are upheld. A

Diabetes program for Natives remains in limbo

by Damon Scott -

A federal program designed to assist Native Americans who have diabetes or are at risk of it has been nearing expiration. The Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) was set to expire Sept. 30 unless renewed by Congress. It was unknown by press time if Congress would approve the funding and

Tribe to host first trauma-focused symposium

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — The idea had been brewing for some time in Cheyenne Kippenberger’s mind – a Tribal conference that addressed issues of trauma. She’d spoken about such subjects during her reign as Miss Florida Seminole. She wasn’t sure exactly how to go about bringing all the pieces together, but the

Tribal health conference set for September

by From Press Release -

The 36th annual National Tribal Health Conference will take place in Temecula, California from Sept. 16-19. The conference is the largest American Indian and Alaska Native specific gathering each year focused specifically on health. The conference focuses on exploring health policy and its impact on tribes, advancing tribal capacity to expand own

Free back-to-school shots available in August

by The Seminole Tribune -

By: Sallie James Florida Department of Health in Broward County Shopping for new clothes, stocking up on school supplies and picking out edgy new backpacks are some of the back-to-school rituals kids look forward to every year. Making sure their childhood vaccines are up-to-date is equally important and required by Florida law. Children can’t

Two bills would increase funds for key Native diabetes programs

by Damon Scott -

There are two bills sponsored in the U.S. House of Representatives that the National Indian Health Board and others are keeping a close eye on. Both affect funding for programs that target diabetes issues for Native Americans. The bills – H.R. 2680 (Special Diabetes Program for Indians or SDPI) and H.R.

Tribal members paint their stress away on every reservation

by Beverly Bidney -

BIG CYPRESS — Everyone may not be as gifted as Leonardo Da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh or Pablo Picasso but every individual can reap the stress relieving benefits of putting paint on canvas. Tribal members created their own masterpieces as they participated in Paint Your Stress Away events, sponsored by the

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