On April 17, 2023, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-20) proposed legislation to lift the US debt limit for a year. The proposal includes several measures, including reverting federal spending to […]
Advance Appropriations for the Indian Health Service is the most impactful policy that Congress can do for Native communities this year. We can’t let our momentum fade during this critical […]
Congressional leaders emphasized the need for the VA to follow through on their promises to Native Veterans and responded to the calls for stable funding for IHS. NCUIH Contact: Meredith Raimondi, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NCUIH Contact: Meredith Raimondi, Vice President of Public Policy, mraimondi@ncuih.org, 202-417-7781 WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 16, 2022) – The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) received a letter from the Indian […]
The following is a list of Members of Congress who have ever expressed support for Advance Appropriations for IHS whether through a letter, cosponsorship, testimony, statement.[1] Action Alert: Save Native […]
On September 30, 2022, six members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) sent a letter to House leadership, Senate leadership, and the Appropriations Committee requesting advance appropriations for […]
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) recently released an infographic showcasing data on infant and maternal health disparities in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Unfortunately, AI/AN communities throughout […]
Walter Murillo (Choctaw), NCUIH President-Elect and CEO of NATIVE Health, will speak on addressing barriers to access for nutrition and health services for the urban Indian community. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE […]
Tso’s confirmation comes after almost two years without a permanent IHS Director. Today, September 21, 2022, Roselyn Tso (Navajo) was confirmed as the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) […]
NCUIH and Tribal leaders have advocated for a direct position between Indian Country and OMB to better coordinate communication of AI/AN needs. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NCUIH Contact: Meredith Raimondi, Vice […]
National Council of Urban Indian Health
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