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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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Director's Initiatives

* Short-term Management Priorities (as of January 2003)



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