National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) Progress Report to Ms. Knight of Association of American Indian Physicians for the Healthy Indian Country Initiative 07-31-08 (HICI)

Authors: National Council of Urban Indian Health
Publication Year: 2008
Last Updated: 2010-08-19 10:26:17
Journal: NCUIH
Keywords: HICI, healthy indian country initiative, HHS, health and human services, progress report

Short Abstract:

The Healthy Indian Country Initiative: a U.S. Department Health and Human Services project aimed at improving the health situation of our Indian brothers and sisters. This project identifies the need to assist Tribes on a national, regional and local level. The project will have 2 primary objectives. The first is to develop a national intergenerational education and awareness campaign about prevention activities regarding programs and promoting the creation of a healthier Indian Country. The second is to create an accessible, resource database of successful tribal prevention programs that can be replicated to other tribal communities.

Abstract:

The Healthy Indian Country Initiative: a U.S. Department Health and Human Services project aimed at improving the health situation of our Indian brothers and sisters. This project identifies the need to assist Tribes on a national, regional and local level. The project will have 2 primary objectives. The first is to develop a national intergenerational education and awareness campaign about prevention activities regarding programs and promoting the creation of a healthier Indian Country. The second is to create an accessible, resource database of successful tribal prevention programs that can be replicated to other tribal communities.

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