National Council of Urban Indian Health
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 800-D
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.544.0344
IHS Releases Q&A Regarding CRRSAA Funding for UIO Facility-Related Expenses
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHIHS Releases Q&A Regarding CRRSAA Funding for UIO Facility-Related Expenses On Friday May 21st, Indian Health Service (IHS) Director of the Office of Urban Indian Health Programs released a […]
NCUIH Submits Written Testimony to House Interior Appropriations with FY22 Budget Requests for UIOs
/0 Comments/in Advance Appropriations, Policy Blog/by NCUIHOn April 14, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) CEO, Francys Crevier, submitted public witness written testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies […]
Senator Van Hollen Asks IHS About Challenges for Urban Indians During the Pandemic
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHSenator Van Hollen Asks IHS About Challenges for Urban Indians During the Pandemic On April 28, 2021, the Senate Committee on Appropriations held a hearing with IHS “Addressing Health Disparities […]
COVID-19 and Infection Control: Good Ventilation & Air Handling as a Part of Infection Control (May 13, 2021)
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHMay 13, 2021 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. EST Next in the “COVID-19 and Infection Control” series is the seventh session, which will discuss the importance of “Good Ventilation & Air Handling as […]
White House Vaccine Hesitancy Briefing
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHToday, May 13, 1-2 p.m. EST join The White House and leaders in the nonprofit and foundation sector, including NCUIH CEO Francys Crevier, for a conversation on vaccination hesitancy data, […]
IHS Urban Confer on Confer Policies
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHAn April 27th Dear Urban Leader Letter gave notice of an upcoming Urban Confer with UIO leaders. The confer will be held Wednesday, June 9th, virtually at 2pm ET. The topic of […]
Senators Smith and Murkowski Re-introduced Tribal Health Data Improvement Act
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHOn April 27, Sen. Tina Smith and Sen. Lisa Murkowski re-introduced NCUIH endorsed legislation to improve tribal health data surveillance. The bill intends to address challenges faced by tribes and […]
HHS Secretary Becerra Visits Seattle UIO
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHOn April 29, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) where he witnessed the unique ways that Urban Indian Health […]
Tribal Budget Formulation Workgroup Recommends $950 Million for Urban Indian Health in FY23
/0 Comments/in Advance Appropriations, Policy Blog/by NCUIHOther priorities include funds for construction or expansion of urban facilities and UIOs inclusion in the nationalization of the Community Health Aide Program On February 11-13, 2021, the Tribal Budget […]
Congressional Leaders Request $200 Million for Urban Indian Health in FY22
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHOn April 30, 28 Congressional leaders requested $200.5 million for urban Indian health in FY22 from the House Appropriations Committee. Reps. Grijalva and Gallego requested $200.5 million for urban Indian […]
IHS Releases FAQs Document Regarding FTCA Extension to UIOs
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHOn April 23, the Indian Health Service (IHS) released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document regarding Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Coverage for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). This FAQ document […]
Senators Smith and Murkowski Re-introduced Tribal Health Data Improvement Act
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHOn April 27, Sen. Tina Smith and Sen. Lisa Murkowski re-introduced NCUIH endorsed legislation to improve tribal health data surveillance. The bill intends to address challenges faced by tribes and […]
IHS Releases FAQs Document Regarding FTCA Extension to UIOs
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHOn April 23, the Indian Health Service (IHS) released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document regarding Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Coverage for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). This FAQ document […]
NCUIH Partners with Native American Lifelines to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHAfter months of tireless advocacy, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) has partnered with Native American Lifelines (NAL), the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the Indian Health Service […]
NEW STATE OPIOID RESPONSE GRANT REAUTHORIZATION LEGISLATION NOW INCLUDES UIOS
/0 Comments/in Policy Blog/by NCUIHOn April 8, 2021, Rep. David Trone introduced a bill titled “State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021” to amend the 21st Century Cures Act to reauthorize and expand […]