U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Indian Health Service: The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives
IHS Head Start Logo Indian Health Service Head Start Program

801 Vassar Dr., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: (505) 248-7694
Fax: (505) 248-7728

Saturday, May 9, 2009
Home Head Start Providers Head Start Families
 
Nationwide Programs and Initiatives
 
Focus Areas
 

Health Priorities   

Based on data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the IHS, Early Head Start and Head Start American Indian and Alaska Native children suffer from a disproportionate burden of injuries, homicide, dental decay, obesity and diabetes, and unsafe environments. Based on data and community need's assessments, we are currently implementing specific health priorities that are proven to improve health outcomes for the child, family, and community. The initiatives will not only have a positive effect on health challenges, but will also strengthen local capacity and health provider outreach to Head Start grantees in an effort to sustain and expand health preventive services provided at a local level.

 
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