The Washington Report

An NIHB Publication

The Washington Report is an e-newsletter produced by the National Indian Health Board. Each issue contains a listing of current events on Capitol Hill, information on passed and upcoming legislation, Indian health policy analysis and action items.

News & Events

Information on H1N1 Flu

(Swine Flu)

The ongoing outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1) continues to expand in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is taking aggressive action to respond to the expanding outbreak. The CDCs response goals are to reduce spread and illness severity, and provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this emergency.

Current Opportunities