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Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Contact Information

Communications Staff
Reyes Building,
801 Thompson Ave., Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20852

301-443-3593 (Voice),
301-443-0507 (FAX),

Internet Resources

www.ihs.gov

Abstract

The Indian Health Service (IHS) provides comprehensive health services through IHS and tribally contracted hospitals, health centers, school health centers, and health stations. Health services provided include medical, dental, and environmental health programs. Special program concentrations are in disease prevention and health promotion, alcoholism, substance abuse, suicide, accidents, maternal and child health, nutrition, and public health services.

Publications

Publications include reports, directories, brochures, and pamphlets highlighting activities of the Indian Health Service. IHS Primary Care Provider, IHS Directory, Trends in Indian Health, and Regional Differences in Indian Health, all are updated at the very least yearly.

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Notes

Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 83-568 of 1954, last amended by Public Law 94-437, Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 1976.

Audit

Date Entered: 10/8/2001
Date Edited: 6/6/2008
Date Revised: 9/13/2004
Health Referral Number: HR0079
Accession Number: DP91A0062

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