Background Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) play a vital role in addressing diabetes disparities within urban American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities through the Indian Health Service’s (IHS) Special Diabetes […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2025)– On May 2, the President released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget proposal. The FY 2026 proposal serves as a statement of the Administration’s […]
In this Edition: 
Annual Conference & Hill Day Recap: Key updates from Annual Conference and Hill Day activities. 
UIO and HHS Partnership – Secretary Kennedy Visits Arizona Urban Indian […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NCUIH honored Tribal leaders, Urban Indian Organization leadership and staff, and partner organizations for their work to advance the health of urban Native people. WASHINGTON, D.C. (April […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. (April 18, 2025)– The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) sent a letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MESA, AZ (April 8, 2025)– Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited NATIVE HEALTH’S Mesa clinic to learn more about the vital […]
On March 27, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans for a “dramatic restructuring”. HHS will implement a restructuring plan that will combine operating divisions, such as the Health […]
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New Resource: NCUIH releases new resource highlighting Medicaid’s crucial role for Native communities. Proposed Medicaid Changes – NCUIH works with partners […]
This blog post explores best practices for improving STI programming, the challenges Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) encounter, and effective strategies to enhance sexual health outcomes. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent […]
NCUIH is deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva, a fearless champion for Native communities whose impact will be felt for generations. His dedication to Native health and […]
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