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Suicide is a major concern across the United States, and a problem of tragic proportions in Indian Communities. This booklet helps communities learn more about suicide and create a response plan. ... Details >
This page welcomes to the Alaska Native Health Board (ANHB), a member-board entity recognized as the statewide voice on Alaska Native health issues. The purpose of ANHB is to promote the spiritual, ph... Details >
Immunization can protect Native Americans from vaccine-preventable diseases that continue to threaten Native people at a much higher rate than other ethnic groups. This publication discusses American... Details >
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed information on the Medicare prescription drug coverage specifically for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). This page links ... Details >
Offered by the Indian Health Service (IHS), the Child Health Notes is intended to share "what works" at various Indian Health Service, Tribal and urban sites. Pages are published monthly and posted on... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This page lists various resources on injury prevention for American Indians and Alaska Natives.... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This fact sheet describes the scope of mental health among American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including cultural differences in seeking mental health services and in reporting distress, hi... Details >
This index page links to information about American Indian/Alaska Native health and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.... Details >
It is estimated there are over 120,000 American Indians and Alaska Natives over the age of 65. Many of these elders live in rural areas and rely heavily upon federal and tribal assistance for housing,... Details >
American Indian/Alaska Natives have the highest rates of drinking, including heavy drinking. As a group, American Indian/Alaska Natives also have higher rate of drinking and driving and alcohol-relate... Details >
Diabetes is a serious health problem for American Indian/Alaska Natives in the U.S. American Indian/Alaska Native women suffer more from diabetes compared to all other women. American Indian/Alaska Na... Details >
This section links to information about many aspects of American Indian/Alaska Natives women's health. Health topics include cancer, infant deaths, mental health, overweight and obesity, suicide, and ... Details >
Vaccines can prevent the debilitating and in some cases fatal effects of infectious disease. ... Details >
This publication provides information and encouragement to American Indian and Alaska Native women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also provides frequently as... Details >
This fact sheet provides information about diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives.... Details >
In the series of four Eagle Books, wise animal characters share important messages with young children about how to lead healthier lives through physical activity, healthy eating, and learning about w... Details >
This list provides Native families, providers, and community members with information, resources, and services related to the prevention and treatment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) availa... Details >
SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
Social Security and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are working together to get you extra help with your prescription drug costs. If you have limited income and resources, you may be ab... Details >
The following guidelines address issues of concern in the application of traditional child-rearing and parenting practices in nurturing culturally-healthy youth in the contemporary world. The guidelin... Details >
The following guidelines address issues of concern in the preparation of teachers who will be expected to teach students from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive and educationally healthy w... Details >
Lists the leading health risk factors, conditions, and causes of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives In addition, links to other resources, including statistical sources, are provided.... Details >
Whether you are a husband, a partner, a relative, or a friend of a woman of childbearing age, you can help give her the support, encouragement, and information she may need to have a healthy baby. Thi... Details >
SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
This publication provides information on HIV and American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN), including data, factors that contribute to disproportionate HIV rates, assets to help protect young AI/AN wome... Details >
Native men can have an important role in preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), mild to severe development problems that may affect a fetus when a woman drinks during pregnancy. ... Details >
SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
Native women can help themselves and others have alcohol-free pregnancies and prevent “fetal alcohol spectrum disorders” (FASD), mild to severe problems affecting a baby that include lifelong physical... Details >
SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type in American Indians. Although people with diabetes can prevent or delay complications by keeping blood glucose (also called blood sugar) levels close to normal,... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, is concerned with the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives of all ages. The IHS presents an overview... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The mission of the Indian Health Service (IHS) is to raise the health status of the American Indian and Alaska Native people to the highest level possible. This page welcomes to IHS Division of Epidem... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Indian Health Service’s Community Suicide Prevention Web site provides Native communities with the tools and information to create, or adapt to, their own suicide prevention programs.... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMHRC) is the nation’s largest repository of information on health issues specific to African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian Americans... Details >
Office of Minority Health and the Office of Minority Health Resource Center
Alcohol exposure during pregnancy can produce a spectrum of issues ranging from infant death to developmental, physical, cognitive and emotional delays. Studies reveal that many Native communities hol... Details >
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) carry a disproportionate burden of oral disease. There is a tremendous backlog of dental treatment needs among AI/AN dental patients in all age groups. ... Details >
This information helps define fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and provides strategies for Native community members to use to promote alcohol-free pregnancies.... Details >
SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
This page welcomes to a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating Indians and Non-Indians about the health dangers of radioactivity and the transportation of nuclear waste on America's rails and r... Details >
The National Tribal Tobacco Prevention Network (NTTPN) is an alliance of tobacco prevention and education advocates committed to improving the wellness of American Indian and Alaska Native people by w... Details >
In April 1994, the President directed all Federal agencies to improve program delivery to Native Americans in the 550-plus federally recognized tribes. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (... Details >
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Categorized information on American Indian and Alaska Native substance abuse prevention and treatment programs across the country. Choose from any state to find Native American Programs in that state.... Details >
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has launched a "Health for All" Americans agenda as part of its efforts to meet the Healthy People 2010 objectives issued by the Federal Governmen... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Office of Tribal Affairs (OTA) was established in 1999 in response to tribal requests. Since that time, OTA has been assisting with tribal-... Details >
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) program provides Elders with job training, part-time work experience in community services, and opportunities to transition to unsubsidized jobs... Details >
American Indians and Alaska Natives suffer disproportionately from substance use disorders compared with other racial groups in the United States. This report examines the rates of substance use and s... Details >
This document provides data on suicide among the American Indian/Alaska Natives population and includes mental health and cultural and ethnic considerations, and strengths and protective factors.... Details >
Having diabetes means you are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. This patient education sheet encourages patients to take care of their heart by taking care of their blood glucose (sugar), ... Details >
This brochure for Native adolescents explains what FASD is and how preventing it can make a community stronger. It encourages adolescents to learn more about FASD and to share information with others ... Details >
SAMHSA Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Center for Excellence
The prevalence of diabetes for American Indian Elders across the United States is almost three times higher than the national average. The National Indian Council on Aging assists American Indian and ... Details >
This brief fact sheets outlines the effects of violence against minority women.... Details >
This publication provides seven tips for American Indians and Alaska Natives to take small steps to prevent diabetes. Tips include move more, eat healthy, take off some weight, set goals you can meet,... Details >