River Carroll (Cheyenne Arapaho) serves as a Policy and Communications Associate at NCUIH, where he supports the development and implementation of communications strategies to advance NCUIH's mission. He holds a Master of Legal Studies in Indigenous Peoples Law from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. River’s work is grounded in a commitment to increasing awareness of the unique needs of Urban Indian Organizations and promoting policies that support accessible, culturally grounded health care for all American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
On October 16, 2025, NCUIH joined Families USA and 153 partner organizations in signing a letter to Majority Leader Thune, Minority Leader Schumer, Speaker Johnson, and Minority Leader Jeffries calling […]
Released on June 13, 2025, the IHS Dear Tribal Leader/Urban Leader Letter invites comment on a proposed Strategic Realignment designed to make the Agency more patient-centered, operationally efficient, and supportive […]
On June 26th, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. along with Senior Advisor Mark Cruz (Klamath) visited the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic […]
On Thursday, June 20th, 2025, Mark Cruz, a citizen of the Klamath Tribes, was sworn in by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Senior Advisor […]
On June 5, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held a hearing where Acting Indian Health Service (IHS) Director Benjamin Smith and Chief Financial Officer Jillian […]
We are excited to announce that we have received the Pfizer Communities in Action for Health Equity grant, enabling us to collaborate on advancing health equity for historically disregarded communities. […]
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) recently updated its resource document showcasing the disproportionate gaps in national healthcare investment for American Indian and Alaska Native people. The Indian […]
November marks the observance of Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities. At the National […]
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