Director's Statements
by Robert G. McSwain
Director
Indian Health Service
2008 Statements
Welcoming Remarks (PDF, 44K)
Indian Health Information Management Conference
Phoenix, Arizona
(December 16, 2008)
National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month (PDF, 32K)
Keynote Address at the National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Opening Ceremony, HHS Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Great Hall,
Washington, D.C.
(November 6, 2008)
Renewing the Indian Health Care System (PDF, 53K) Keynote Address at the National Indian Health Board
Annual Consumer Conference (September 22-25, 2008)
The Importance of Elder Care (PDF, 160K) Keynote Address at the National Indian Council on Aging --
American Indian and Alaska Native Long-Term Care Conference (September 6, 2008)
Indian Healthcare Initiatives (PDF, 187K) Keynote Address at the Tribal Self-Governance Conference (April 28, 2008)
Indian Health Service Update and Overview (PDF, 176K) Keynote Address at the AAP Committee on Native American Child Health (April 12, 2008)
Indian Health Service Overview and Update (PDF, 176K) Keynote Address at the Network for Cancer Control Research Among
American Indian and Alaska Native Populations (April 3, 2008)
Making a Positive Difference for Our Tribes (PDF, 55K) Keynote Address at the 2008 Aberdeen Area Awards Ceremony (March 26, 2008)
Indian Health Service Update (PDF, 168K) Keynote Address at the HHS Region VIII Tribal Consultation (March 19, 2008)
Indian Health Initiatives (PDF, 164K) Keynote Address at the United South and Eastern Tribes Impact Week (February 12, 2008)
Indian Health Priorities (PDF, 149K) Keynote Address to the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. (January 18, 2008)
2007 Statements
Keynote Remarks (PDF, 71K) Keynote Address at the Indian Health Service Bemidji Area Awards Ceremony (August 9, 2007)
Indian Health Priorities
(PDF, 216K) Keynote Address at the Direct Services Tribes Annual Meeting (June 26, 2007)
IHS/HHS Health Priorities for American Indian and Alaska Native People
(PDF, 220K) Keynote Address at the Indian Health Service and Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration
Behavioral Health Conference (June 11, 2007)
Indian Health Service Status Report (PDF, 197K) Keynote Address at the United States Public Health Service
Scientific & Training Symposium (June 4, 2007)
Making Medicine (PDF, 72K) Keynote Address at the Sovereignty Symposium XX (May 30, 2007)
A Call to Serve (PDF, 54K) Keynote Address at the Arizona School of Dentistry
& Oral Health Commencement Ceremony (May 19, 2007)
A Golden Age for Public Health (PDF, 89K) Keynote Address at the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health
Commencement Ceremony (May 12, 2007)
Priorities for American Indian and Alaska Native Health (PDF, 246K) Keynote Address at the Tribal Self-Governance Conference (May 9, 2007)
Indian Health Priorities (PDF, 112K) Keynote Address at the Advances in Indian Health Conference (May 1, 2007)
Tobacco Use in Indian Country – Issues and Opportunities (PDF, 155K) Keynote Address at the Indian Health Service Tobacco Taskforce Meeting (April 23, 2007)
A New Beginning at Four Corners (PDF, 101K) Keynote Address at the Four Corners Regional Health Center Grand Opening (April 4, 2007)
Indian Health Service Update (PDF, 165K) Keynote Address at the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes
Meeting (March 12, 2007)
Opening the Door to Better Health (PDF, 46K) Keynote Address at the Clinton Indian Health Center
Grand Opening (March 9, 2007)
Update on HHS and IHS Indian Health Initiatives (PDF, 188K) Keynote Address at the IHS National Combined Councils
Meeting (February 27, 2007)
Building a Healthy Future (PDF, 40K) Keynote Address at the Lawton Indian Hospital
Grand Opening (January 17, 2007)
2006 Statements
Indian Health Care Resource Center: 30 Years of Care Keynote Address at the IHCRC 30th Anniversary Celebration (November 27, 2006)
Director’s Statement on the Fiscal Year 2006 Performance Accomplishments of the
Indian Health Service (November 2006)
Priorities for Improving the Health Status of
American Indian and Alaska Native People Keynote Address at the National Indian Health Board Consumer Conference (October 12, 2006)
Working Together to Achieve Wellness Keynote Address at the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Treatment Plant Dedication (October 11, 2006)
Priorities for a Healthy Future for Indian People Keynote Address at the United South Eastern Tribes Conference (October 11, 2006)
Addressing the Health Care Needs of Our Elders Keynote Address at the Long-Term Care Conference,
Tulsa, Oklahoma (September 18, 2006)
The Importance of Healthy Elders Keynote Address at the National Indian Council on Aging
30th Anniversary Biennial Meeting (September 18, 2006)
Promotion For A Job Well Done Keynote Address at the Hastings Promotion Ceremony, Tahlequah, Oklahoma (September 15, 2006)
Priorities for Healthcare Keynote Address at the Oklahoma City Area Health Summit, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (September 12, 2006)
The Indian Health Service and Diabetes Prevention and Treatment Keynote Address at the National Diabetes Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (August 21, 2006)
The Future of the IHS: The Next 50 Years Keynote Address at the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation Lewis and Clark Signature Event, New Town, ND (August 18, 2006)
Empowering Our Youth Keynote Address at the Mega Meeting,
Anchorage, Alaska
(August 9, 2006)
Community Health Representatives Role in Indian Health Initiatives Keynote Address at the 11th National Community Health Representatives
Triennial Conference
(August 1, 2006)
Mayo Clinic/IHS
Memorandum of Understanding
Signing Remarks (July 10, 2006)
Community, Wellness and Healing: A Dream Realized Keynote Address at the Koweta Health Clinic
Grand Opening Ceremony (June 15, 2006)
Promoting Health and Wellness for the Future Keynote Address at the Sovereignty Symposium XIX (June 1, 2006)
Overview of Indian Health Service and
American Indian/Alaska Native Research Priorities Keynote Address at the HHS American Indian/Alaska Native
Health Research Advisory Council Meeting (May 18, 2006)
Tribal Self-Governance: Strength in Numbers Keynote Address at the 2006 Self-Governance Spring Conference (May 9, 2006)
Keynote Remarks Albuquerque Area Awards Ceremony (April 28, 2006)
Addressing the Audiology Needs in Indian Country Remarks at the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board
Audiology Meeting (April 25, 2006)
IHS Research Program, Policy, and Priorities Remarks at the IHS Annual Research Conference (April 24, 2006)
A Current Report on the Indian Health Service Remarks at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Tribal Nations Legislative Summit (February 28, 2006)
Statement before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs of the United States Senate Oversight Hearing on the President's FY 2007 Budget Request for the Indian Health Service (February 14, 2006)
Welcoming Remarks Indigenous Suicide Prevention Research and Programs in Canada
and the United States Conference (February 7, 2006)
Addressing Dental Disparities in Indian Country Remarks at the San Xavier Dental Clinic
Dedication Ceremony (February 2, 2006)
Opening Remarks Indian Health Service
National Combined Councils
Awards Ceremony (January 31, 2006)
Indian Health in Transition:
Initiating and Implementing Change Remarks at the IHS National Combined Councils
Annual Conference (January 31, 2006)
Introduction of Keynote Speaker Remarks at the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King
Memorial Event (January 12, 2006)
IHS Health Information Technology Program Remarks at the Office of Minority Health
National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and
Ethnic Disparities in Health
(January 10, 2006)
2005 Statements
IHS Keynote Address Remarks at the Administration for Children and Families National Tribal Consultation and Native American Conference (December 8, 2005)
“Indian Health Priorities” Remarks at the National Alaska Native/American Indian Nurses
Association Summit (November 18, 2005)
“Respecting Tradition, Embracing a Healthy Future” Remarks at the National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Opening Ceremony, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington, DC (November 9, 2005)
“Promoting Youth Wellness in Indian County” Remarks at the NCAI 62nd Annual Convention, Tulsa, Oklahoma (November 2, 2005)
“Health and Wellness for All Generations” Remarks at the National Indian Health Board
Consumer Conference (October 17, 2005)
“HHS/IHS Keynote Address” Remarks at the Indian Health Service
2005
Self-Governance Fall Conference (October 13, 2005)
“50 Years of Dedication to Indian Wellness” Remarks at the 2005 Oklahoma City Area Indian
Health Summit (September 13, 2005)
“Initiatives in Elder Care” Remarks at the Indian Health Service
Oklahoma Elders’ Conference,
Outstanding Elders Awards Banquet (September 8, 2005)
Remarks at the Red Lake Community Feast, Red Lake Reservation, Minnesota
(August 30, 2005)
Remarks at the Red Lake High School Teachers’ Assembly,
Red Lake Reservation, Minnesota (August 30, 2005)
Opening Remarks at the Indian Health Service
2005
Bemidji Area Awards Ceremony (August 26, 2005)
“Current Issues in Indian Health” Remarks at the 34th Annual Meeting of the
Association of American Indian Physicians (August 5, 2005)
“Improving Indian Health” Remarks at the Indian Health Service
Coalition for Health Funding
Membership Meeting (July 28, 2005)
“The Future of the IHS: The Next 50 Years” Remarks at the Indian Health Service
50th Anniversary Commemorative Event at the National Museum of the American Indian
(July 26, 2005)
“IHS Update” Remarks at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board/California Rural Indian Health Board
Meeting (July 19, 2005)
“The Spirit of Nursing” Remarks at the Indian Health Service
19th Annual
National Council of Nursing Administrators
Annual Conference (July 12, 2005)
“Weaving Visions for a Healthy Future" Closing Remarks at the IHS/SAMHSA National Conference 2005, San Diego, California (June 30, 2005)
“An Overview of Indian Health” Keynote Address at the The University of Oklahoma
Public Health Grand Rounds, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (June 2, 2005)
“The Role of Self-Determination and Tribal
Sovereignty in Health Care Delivery" Keynote Address to the The Sovereignty Symposium XVIII 2005,
“Building More Bridges – Pooling our Resources”, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (June 2, 2005)
“Improving Health and Medical Information Management” Keynote Address to the National Congress of American Indians:
President’s Task Force on Health
Information and Technology (May 26, 2005)
Closing Statement at the Signing of the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
Among American Indians and Alaska Natives
IHS/AHA MOU (May 19, 2005)
“Making the Connection: CVD and Diabetes
in Indian People” Keynote Address, Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
Among American Indians and Alaska Natives (May 16, 2005)
“Dedicated to the Future of Indian People” Keynote Address to the Idabel Health Care Center
Grand Opening (May 13, 2005)
“Self-Governance Works” Keynote Address to the Indian Health Service 2005 Self-Governance Spring Conference (May 3, 2005)
Keynote Address to the International Meeting on Inuit and Native American
Child Health
and
17th Annual IHS Research Conference,
Seattle, Washington
(April 29, 2005)
Keynote Address
by
Robert G. McSwain, M.P.A. to the Direct Services Tribes National Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico
(April 26, 2005)
Welcoming Remarks at the Indian Health Service
National Director’s Awards Ceremony (April 22, 2005)
“Budget Consultation” Keynote Address to the FY 2007 IHS/Tribal/Urban
National Budget Formulation Session (April 13, 2005)
“State of the IHS” Keynote Address to the National Indian Health Board
Meeting
(April 7, 2005)
“Consultation Works” Keynote Address to the Region VI Tribal Consultation
Session
(April 6, 2005)
“Initiatives in Indian Health” Keynote Address to the Southeast Alaska Regional
Health Consortium, Sitka, Alaska (April 2, 2005)
“Strategic Plans and Health Initiatives” Keynote Address to the University of Washington School of Medicine
Native American Center of Excellence
Faculty Development Seminar,
Seattle, Washington,
(March 31, 2005)
“A New Page of History in Indian Health” Keynote Address, Clinton Indian Health Center
Groundbreaking Ceremony,
Clinton, Oklahoma (March 11, 2005)
“Addressing Nursing Shortages in Indian Country” Keynote Address to the National Council of Nursing Meeting,
San Diego, California (March 4, 2005)
“Addressing Patient Care through Partnerships and
Prevention” Keynote Address, IHS National Combined Councils Annual Conference: National Council of Clinical Directors, National Council of Chief Executive Officers, National Council of Chief Medical Officers, National Oral Health Council, National Council of Chief Consultants, National Council of Nurse Consultants, San Diego, California (February 28, 2005)
“The Important Role of Indian Health Boards” Keynote Address to the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board
25th Anniversary Celebration (February 4, 2005)
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2004 Statements
"National Native American EMS Association Board Meeting" Keynote Address, Las Vegas, Nevada (November 3, 2004)
“Preserving the Treasure" Keynote Address to the National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Opening Ceremony, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington DC (November 1, 2004)
"Director's
Welcome" to the FY 2006 Budget Formulation Evaluation/Planning
Meeting, Rockville, Maryland (August 31, 2004)
"Presentation
" of Check from SAMSHA to the California Rural Indian
Health Board, Inc.(August 30, 2004)
"Comments"
to the Lame Deer Indian Health Center, Lame Deer, Montana during the
HHS Deputy Secretary & IHS Director Visit to Northern Plains Tribes
(August 18, 2004)
"Closing
Remarks" to the HHS Region VIII Tribal Consultation Session,
Billings, Montana (August 17, 2004)
"Greetings
to Staff" remarks to the Pine Ridge Hospital, Pine Ridge,
South Dakota during the HHS Deputy Secretary & IHS Director Visit
to Northern Plains Tribes
(August 16, 2004)
"State
of IHS" a statement to Rosebud Sioux Tribal Council Meeting,
Rosebud, South Dakota during the HHS Deputy Secretary & IHS Director
Visit to Northern Plains Tribes (August 15, 2004)
“Addressing Health Disparities with One Voice” a statement to the National Indian Health Board Conference, “Uniting for One Cause: Coming Together for the Greater Good”
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (August 9, 2004)
"Leaders
for Tomorrow" a statement to American Indian and Alaska
Native youth at a meeting of the National Native American Youth Initiative,
Rockville, MD (June 22, 2004)
"The
Nursing Role in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention"
remarks at the National Council of Nurse Administrators 18th Annual
Conference, Prior Lake, Minnesota
(June 15, 2004)
"Behavioral
Health Strategies in IHS" opening remarks at the Indian
Health Service
and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National
Conference
(June 8, 2004)
"Direct
Services is a Self-Determination Option" a keynote address
at the 2004 Direct Service Tribes First Annual Meeting (June 2, 2004)
"Remember
Them Always" a message to all IHS employees for Memorial
Day 2004 (May 31, 2004)
"A
Dedication to Health and Wellness" a keynote address
at the dedication ceremony for the Otoe Missouria Tribe F. Browning
Pipestem Wellness Center
(May 14, 2004)
"The
Heart of Healthcare" a statement for National Nurses
Recognition Week
(May 6, 2004)
"An
Update on National Issues" a keynote address at the 2004
Tribal Self-Governance Department of Health & Human Services and
Department of the Interior Spring Conference (May 4, 2004)
"Building
a Healthy Future" a keynote address at the dedication
ceremony for the expansion of the Min No Aya Win Human Services Center
in Fond du Lac, Minnesota
(April 23, 2004)
"Partnerships
and Progress" a keynote address at the IHS Bemidji Area
All IHS/Tribal/Urban Meeting (April 22, 2004)
"Healthy
Habits for a Lifetime" a statement for National Nutrition
Month (March 31, 2004)
"The
Advocates for Good Health" a statement for National Doctor's
Day (March 30, 2004)
"A
Dedication to the Future of Indian People" a keynote
address at the dedication ceremony for the Pawnee Health Center (March
27, 2004)
"Region
X Tribal Consultation Meeting" welcoming remarks (March
24, 2004)
"An Indian
Health Update" a keynote address at the Midwest Alliance
of Sovereign Tribes (March 22, 2004)
"The
2005 Budget Oral Testimony" of the IHS, on the President's
fiscal year 2005 budget request, to the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee
of the House Appropriations Committee, Washington, DC (March 10, 2004)
"The
2005 Budget Written Testimony" of the IHS, on the President's
fiscal year 2005 budget request, to the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee
of the House Appropriations Committee, Washington, DC (March 10, 2004)
"Contributing
to Good Health" a statement for National Dental Assistants
Week 2004 (March 7, 2004)
"The
Successful IHS and Pharmacy Partnership" a presentation
at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (February 29,
2004)
"Meeting
the Need - Partnerships and Prevention" a keynote address
at the IHS National Councils Combined Annual Conference (February
23, 2004)
"Remembering
and Honoring Dr's Krogh, Oopik, and Stahn" (February
12, 2004)
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2003 Statements
"Heart
Health and Leadership" welcoming remarks at the Cardiovascular
Conference. (December 8, 2003)
"Partnerships
Between the ACF and the IHS" a presentation at the ACF
National Native American Conference. (December 4, 2003)
"Thankful
for the Gift to Help Others" a statement for Thanksgiving
Day, November 27, 2003. (November 26, 2003)
"Big Opportunities
for Small Businesses" welcoming remarks at the HHS Southwest
Learning Experience for Small Businesses. (November 19, 2003)
"Heritage
and Health: Sovereign Nations and the Federal Health Program"
a keynote address as the Department of Commerce Heritage Ceremony
(November 13, 2003)
"Thanking
Our Veterans" a statement for Veterans Day. (November
11, 2003)
"Caring
for Clinical Data" a statement for National Health Information
& Technology Week November 2-8, 2003 (November 10, 2003)
"The Spirit
of Health and Heritage" a presentation at the National
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month opening ceremony
at the Department of Health and Human Services. (November 7, 2003)
"National
Director's Awards 2003" welcoming remarks (November 6,
2003)
"The
Image of Health" a statement for National Radiologic
Technology Week. (November 3, 2003)
"Literacy
and Wellness" a presentation at the Health Disparities
and Health Literacy Conference. (October 29, 2003)
"A National
Perspective on Health" a keynote address at the Alaska
Federation of Natives 38th Annual Convention. (October 23, 2003)
"The
Indian Health Program" a keynote address at the 16th
Annual Alaska Native Law Conference. (October 22, 2003)
"Success
in Meeting Health Challenges" a keynote address at the
2003 Tribal Self-Governance Joint HHS and DOI Conference. (October
9, 2003)
"Partnering
to Promote Health"
a keynote address at the 2003 National Indian Health Board Annual
Conference (October 1, 2003)
"Preventing
CVD by Promoting Health" welcoming remarks at the Cardiovascular
Disease Prevention Conference. (September 25, 2003)
"Reauthorization
of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
Oral Statement" of Dr. Charles W. Grim at the Hearing
before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. (September 24, 2003)
View
the webcast of the hearing and the Questions
and Answers at the hearing from the Senate webpage at:
http://www.senate.gov
and select "committees" and then select "Indian
Affairs" and then select "previous hearings" and then
the June 12, 2003, hearing.
"Reauthorization
of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
Written Statement" of Dr. Charles W. Grim at the Hearing
before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. (September 24, 2003)
"Elder
Health and Heritage" a keynote address at the Fifth Annual
Annual American Indian Elders Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
(September 9, 2003)
"South
Dakota Tribal Listening Session" welcoming remarks. (August
22, 2003)
"Region
I Tribal Consultation Meeting" welcoming remarks. (August
15, 2003)
"Region
X Tribal Consultation Meeting" welcoming remarks. (August
6, 2003)
"Alaska
Tribal Leader's Roundtable" welcoming remarks. (August
6, 2003)
"Eliminating
Disparities is More Than An Access Issue" a keynote address
at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Association of American Indian Physicians.
(August 4, 2003)
"Reauthorization
of the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Oral Statement"
of Dr. Charles W. Grim at the Joint Hearing before the Senate Committee
on Indian Affairs and the House Resources Committee, July 16, 2003
(July 16, 2003)
View
the webcast of the hearing and the Questions
and Answers at the hearing from the Senate webpage at:
http://www.senate.gov
and select "committees" and then select "Indian
Affairs" and then select "previous hearings" and then
the June 12, 2003, hearing. (Senator Campbell introduces Dr. Grim's
10-minute presentation at minute 28:46)
"Reauthorization
of the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Written Statement"
of Dr. Charles W. Grim at the Joint Hearing before the Senate Committee
on Indian Affairs and the House Resources Committee, July 16, 2003
(July 16, 2003)
"Investing
in Health" an address to the California State Assembly
Republican Caucus Tribal Health Meeting (June 27, 2003)
"Ensuring
the Health and Well-being of our People" a keynote address
at the Building Partnerships to Better Serve American Indian and Alaska
Native Communities national conference sponsored by the IHS and SAMHSA
(June 25, 2003)
"Confirmation
Statement" of Dr. Charles W. Grim before the Senate
Committee on Indian Affairs, June 12, 2003 (June 12, 2003)
View
the webcast of the hearing from the
Senate webpage at: http://www.senate.gov
and select "committees" and then select "Indian
Affairs" and then select "previous hearings" and then
the June 12, 2003, hearing.
Select the highlighted
link to view of copy of the Governor of Oklahoma's Proclamation June
12, 2003, as "Charles
W. Grim Day"
"A
Moment of Silence for National Heroes" a statement for
Memorial Day, May 26, 2003 (May 23, 2003)
"The
IHS Research Agenda" an address at the 15th Annual IHS
Research Conference (May 13, 2003)
"Picking
up on Health" a statement for National Women's Health
Week (May 12, 2003)
"Taking
the Pressure Off" a statement for National High Blood
Pressure Awareness Month (May 1, 2003)
"Partnerships
for Protecting Health" an address to the 2003 Spring
Tribal Self-Governance Conference (April 28, 2003)
"Doing
Whatever It Takes" a statement for Administrative Professionals
Day (April 23, 2003)
"Respecting
Traditional and Western Medicine" a statement to the
Association of American Indian Physicians (April 23, 2003)
"Strengthening
the Agency" an address to the Montana-Wyoming Tribal
Leaders Council Meeting (April 17, 2003)
"Reauthorization
of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Oral Testimony" of
the IHS to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, Washington, D.C. (April
2, 2003)
"Reauthorization
of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Written Testimony"
of the IHS to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, Washington, DC
(April 2, 2003)
"Keeping
a Nation Healthy" a statement for March 30 National Doctor's
Day (March 27, 2003)
"Priorities
and Partnerships" an address to the California Area IHS
Annual Tribal Leaders Consultation Conference (March 25, 2003)
"The
IHS and Urban Indian Health" an address to the National
Council of Urban Indian Health, Arlington, Virginia. (March 10, 2003).
"Something
to Smile About" a statement for National Dental
Assistant Week (March 10, 2003)
"The
2004 Budget Oral Testimony" of the IHS, on the President's
fiscal year 2004 budget request, to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee,
Washington, DC (March 5, 2004)
View the webcast of the hearing
from the Senate webpage at:
http://www.senate.gov and select
"committees" and then select "Indian Affairs"
and then select "previous hearings" and then the March 5,
2003, hearing.
"The
2004 Budget Written Testimony" of the IHS, on the President's
fiscal year 2004 budget request, to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee,
Washington, DC (March 5, 2004)
"The IHS and
the 108th Congress" an address to the National Congress
of American Indians, Washington, DC (February 25, 2003)
"Engineering
Contributions to Health" a statement for National Engineers
Week. (February 16, 2003)
"Prevention
as a Primary Health Care Strategy" an address to the
IHS National Councils Annual Conference, San Diego, California. (February
10, 2003)
"Perspectives
on the Health of the IHS" an address to the United South
and Eastern Tribes, Arlington, Virginia. (February 4, 2003)
"Removing
the Risks for Heart Disease" a preventive health statement
for National American Heart Month. (February 1, 2003)
"An IHS
Update" an address to the Northwest Portland Area Indian
Health Board quarterly meeting, Auburn, Washington. (January 16, 2003)
Message from
the Director on the passing of the 2nd IHS Director, Dr. Wagner. (January
13, 2003)
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2002 Statements
Director's
statement on the signing of the legislation extending the funding
for the Special Diabetes Programs for Indians. (December
18, 2002)
IHS
Director Awards Ceremony - Welcoming Remarks. (November 21,
2002)
Presentation
of the 2002 Luana Reyes Leadership Award to Elizabeth Fowler. (November
21, 2002)
"In
remembrance of Luana Reyes, Chief Financial Officer and Director of
Headquarters Operations, April 1994 - November 5, 2001"
A message to all IHS Employees. (November 6, 2002)
"Heritage,
Honor, and History" an address at the Opening
Ceremony for National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
at the Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC (November
1, 2002)
"Key
IHS Issues" an address to the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign
Tribes, Bloomington, Minnesota. (October 21, 2002)
"Partners
in Health" an address to the National Council of Urban
Indian Health, New York, New York. (September 20, 2002)
"Leadership
in Self-Determination" an address to the Healing Our
Spirit Worldwide international conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
(September 5, 2002)
"Elder
Health is Family Health" an address to the National Indian
Council on Aging, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (September 5, 2002)
"Preparing
for Tomorrow" an address to the Youth Conference in connection
with the Healing Our Spirit Worldwide international conference, Albuquerque,
New Mexico. (September 4, 2002)
"Responding
Through Collaborations" an address to the Tribal Leader
Summit on Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (September
3, 2002)
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