National Indian Health Board, Inc. - NIHB
Organization URL(s)
jpetherick@nihb.orgwww.nihb.org
Other Contact Information
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Suite 8-B02
Washington,
DC 20001
202-742-4262 (Voice)
202-742-4285 (FAX)
Description
Formed in 1972, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) advocates that health services delivered to American Indians and Alaskan Natives be of the highest quality and sufficient quantity to make Native Americans' health status equal with that of other American groups. NIHB activities focus on developing projects related to Indian health programs and providing advisory, consultative, and guidance functions for the Indian Health Service (IHS). NIHB is a nonprofit corporation. It reviews Indian health budget materials and various Indian-related government activities. It advises the Director of the Indian Health Service on matters affecting the IHS/Indian relationship in health affairs. NIHB also conducts an annual health conference including workshops, general assemblies, arts and crafts and educational exhibits, and a health fair.
Online Resources
- American Indian/Alaska Native Resource Center for Medicare Information
http://aianmedicare.org/ - Just Move It
http://justmoveit.org/ - National Indian Health Board 2004 Fitness Initiative
http://www.nihb.org/staticpages/index.php?page=200403301344371836 - Secondhand Smoke Casino Advocacy Guide
http://www.nihb.org/index.php?topic=tobacco - Wake Up™ SIDS Risk Reduction Resource Kit
http://www.nihb.org/article.php?story=20040413170457915
Print Resources
Serial publication: NIHB Health Reporter (newsletter), quarterly--news on health issues for Native Americans.