National Council of Urban Indian Health
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 800-D
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.544.0344
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) is currently partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on several initiatives:
Be A Good Relative
Flu + RSV PSA Flyer
Hope for Life Day
Join us in making an impact on this Hope for Life Day by using our dedicated resources! We’ve created flyers, graphics, and social media posts to help you spread the message of hope, resilience, and mental wellness in our Native communities. Whether you’re sharing on social media or within your networks, your voice matters. Together, we can amplify the importance of this day and support our relatives. Explore our toolkit and be part of the movement for change.
You’re Covered
COVID-19 Vaccines Poster and Graphic
The National Council of Urban Indian Health and the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project are partnering to share information about COVID-19 vaccines, and we are asking Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) to join our efforts to build trust and confidence in authorized and approved COVID-19 vaccines.
The message to patients is simple: You’re covered – COVID-19 vaccines are widely available at no cost to you. To help spread the message, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project designed a social media graphic to use online and a poster for you to print and use as needed.
No Ifs, Ands, or But(t)s… Get Screened Today!
What is colon cancer?
Colorectal cancer is found in the colon or rectum. This cancer can develop from the formation of polyps, or abnormal growths, that develop in the colon or rectum. Screening tests can detect cancer in the beginning stages as well as polyps that should be removed before they advance to cancer.
In one study, rates of colorectal cancer between 2012-2016 were 1.38 times higher in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) males compared with non-Hispanic white (NHW) males and 1.36 times higher in AI/AN females than NHW females.[1]
IHS Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) data indicate lower screening among AI/AN people nationwide.[2]
In 2017, some Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) were meeting 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.[3]
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer among American Indian and Alaska Native people and the second leading cause of cancer death.[4][5]
WISDOM KEEPERS
The National Council of Urban Indian Health has developed a social media campaign to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia; and to encourage urban American Indians and Alaska Natives to visit their local Urban Indian Organization for health screening and wellness check-ups. This campaign was developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Disclaimer: This publication was supported by grant number NU38OT000298-02-01 funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The mark “CDC” is owned by HHS and is used with permission. Use of this logo is not an endorsement by HHS or CDC of any particular product, service, or enterprise.
Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI)
The Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative is a federally-funded program established to prevent suicide and methamphetamine use in Indian Country. MSPI funds 118 IHS, Tribal, and Urban community-based programs across the United States. On behalf of the Indian Health Service Division of Behavioral Health, NCUIH’s Technical Assistance and Research Center provides technical assistance and support to the 10 Urban MSPI grantees.
Urban MSPI programs use practice-based evidence, evidence-based practices, and culturally-based activities to decrease risk factors and strengthen protective factors associated with suicide and substance abuse prevention.
Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative (DVPI)
The Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative is a federally-funded program created to build Indian Country’s capacity for outreach, prevention, and the provision of coordinated community responses to American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of domestic and sexual violence. DVPI funds 56 IHS, Tribal, and Urban community-based programs across the United States. NCUIH’s Technical Assistance and Research Center provides technical assistance and support to the 6 Urban DVPI grantees.
Urban DVPI programs use culturally-informed best and promising practices to prevent domestic and sexual violence in Native communities.