Public health campaigns play an important role in raising awareness and building momentum around issues that shape the health of our communities. For Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), these campaigns are also a way to bring visibility to Native voices, ensure culturally grounded perspectives are represented, and connect local efforts to broader national conversations.
Health Awareness Observances
Here, NCUIH will share timely awareness campaigns—ranging from diabetes prevention to Native HIV/AIDS awareness—to support UIOs and partners in their own outreach. Our goal is not only to share information but to provide adaptable resources that encourage organizations and individuals to engage in ways that resonate with their community. By amplifying these campaigns together, we expand the reach of knowledge, strengthen advocacy, and foster healthier futures for Native people.
Other Campaigns
Immunization Awareness
NCUIH has developed resources to raise awareness about immunizations and vaccines.
Hope for Life Day
National American Indian and Alaska Native Hope for Life Day is a day of action for American Indian and Alaska Native people’s mental wellness. Created by the American Indian and Alaska Native Task Force, it coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. NCUIH has developed resources for raising awareness about protecting mental health for this day.
Colon Cancer Awareness
In 2017, some Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) met colorectal screening targets, while others struggled to meet their goals. On average, UIO screening was 6-18% lower than its target goal of 40.2% of patients eligible for screening. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer among American Indian and Alaska Native people and the second leading cause of cancer death. NCUIH created a one-pager to raise awareness about getting screened.
Wisdom Keepers: Alzheimer’s Prevention
The National Council of Urban Indian Health developed a social media campaign in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and encourage urban American Indians and Alaska Natives to visit their local Urban Indian Organization for health screening and wellness check-ups.
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