The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Wellness Center has made history as the first American Indian and first Oklahoma facility to be certified by the Medical Fitness Association. This national certification represents the […]
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) has released a new resource on Substance Use Disorder and Overdose in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities. This resource highlights the […]
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 […]
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) has released a new resource to support Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) in strengthening relationships with policymakers: A How-To Toolkit for Inviting Members […]
In this Edition: 🧰 New Toolkit: NCUIH releases a step-by-step guide to help UIOs invite Members of Congress to visit their clinics. ⚠️ Government Shutdown: Congress fails to pass a Continuing Resolution; IHS operations […]
On September 30, 2025, Congress failed to reach an agreement on the House-passed Continuing Resolution (CR) to maintain FY 2025 funding through November 21. This failure resulted in the expiration […]
On August 28, 2025, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written comments to the Indian Health Service (IHS) Acting Director, P. Benjamin Smith, regarding IHS’ June 13, […]
In this Edition: 💰 FY 2026 Labor HHS: House bill released; Indian Country program levels increase in several lines. 🤝 Coalition Advocacy: CTS letter to OMB on Executive Order 14332 and Trust/Treaty […]
On September 10, 2025, the House Appropriations Full Committee passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS). The bill […]
On July 24, 2025, NCUIH joined the National Indian Health Board and 19 organizations who serve American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) families, mothers, and infants across Indian Country in […]
In this Edition: 🏛 FY 2026 Appropriations: House and Senate advance LHHS and Interior bills with UIO/IHS gains. 🤝 Coalition Advocacy: CTS continues inter-Tribal engagement on sovereignty and appropriations. ⚖️ FMAP Push: Bipartisan bill […]
On July 31, 2025, the Senate Appropriations Full Committee passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS). The bill […]
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) is seeking nominations for the role of Urban Representative to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian […]
On July 25, 2025, the Senate Appropriations Full Committee passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bill for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. The bill provides $8.1 billion for IHS, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2025)– On July 23, 2025, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) reintroduced the bipartisan Urban Indian Health Parity Act. This vital […]
On July 22, 2025, the House Appropriations Full Committee passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bill for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, which was previously approved by the House […]
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