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Indian Health Service

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The IHS provides health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Privacy Policy: bit.ly/3VhpPwX. Authentication: bit.ly/3NmnyhL

Rockville, MD

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Joined September 2017

Indian Health Service
@IHSgov
Feb 18, 2021
As of today, IHS surpassed its original goal of administering 400,000 #COVID19 vaccines by the end of February. We are committed to vaccine availability for all individuals within our health system and will continue working to administer vaccines throughout #IndianCountry.
Indian Health Service
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Nov 9, 2018
Happy Veterans Day to everyone who has served in the uniformed services. It’s appropriate that #VeteransDay coincides with #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, as American Indians and Alaska Natives have a long and proud history of service in the military. #NativeVeterans #NativeHealth
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Indian Health Service
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Apr 8, 2020
In response to #COVID19, IHS is announcing the expansion of telehealth services across IHS federal facilities, allowing American Indian & Alaska Native patients to access healthcare without worrying about putting themselves or others at risk: hhs.gov/about/news/202… #NativeHealth
Indian Health Service
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Dec 15, 2020
Lt. Kali Autrey, pharmacist, and Capt. Jefferson Fredy, chief of pharmacy and a member of the Navajo Nation, were the first IHS employees at the Crownpoint Health Care Facility in New Mexico to receive #COVID19 vaccines. #NativeHealth #IndianCountry
Indian Health Service
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May 5, 2022
Today is Missing Or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day – a day we remember and honor these victims and their families, and commit to working with tribal nations and Native communities to achieve justice and healing. Read more: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/… #MMIW #MMIP
Indian Health Service
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Nov 1, 2021
The IHS recognizes #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth in November. This month presents an opportunity to educate the public about the proud history of Indigenous people in America, and to celebrate the rich and diverse tribal cultures that continue to thrive throughout #IndianCountry.
Indian Health Service
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May 6, 2020
Thank you to all the amazing #nurses across the Indian health system for your tireless efforts to respond to #COVID19. Nurses play a critical role in meeting the needs of our patients and we are extremely grateful for their hard work and dedication. #ThankYouNurses #NursesWeek
Indian Health Service
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May 27, 2020
Thank you to our #nurses in the #COVID19 ward at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico, and those working across the IHS, for your continued dedication to our patients throughout #IndianCountry. #ThankYouNurses #NursesMonth #NativeHealth
Indian Health Service
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Dec 22, 2020
7,500 Moderna #COVID19 vaccines were delivered to 51 sites across #IndianCountry yesterday, after @US_FDA issued an emergency use authorization on Friday. Additional doses are expected be delivered throughout the week to bring the total to 46,000. #NativeHealth
Indian Health Service
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Dec 23, 2022
Today is a historic day for the IHS. In addition to including almost $7 billion for the agency, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 will provide advance appropriations for the first time. Read the IHS director's statement: bit.ly/3jtJ6wl #NativeHealth
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Indian Health Service
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Jul 22, 2020
IHS and the University of New Mexico School of Medicine have partnered to create a family medicine residency program at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. Read more at: hscnews.unm.edu/news/caring-fo… #NativeHealth #IndianCountry
Indian Health Service
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Oct 10, 2022
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, the IHS recognizes the invaluable contributions, strength, and resilience of Indigenous peoples and communities throughout #IndianCountry. Indigenous people have a long-standing history of living and thriving in North America.
Indian Health Service
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Jun 24, 2021
Patients at the IHS Wagner Service Unit in South Dakota are getting the #COVID19 vaccine to protect their community, their relatives, and themselves. Contact your local IHS, tribal, or urban Indian health facility today to ask about vaccine availability near you. #WeCanDoThis
Indian Health Service
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Jul 27, 2021
Racial and ethnic minority communities are affected by #HIV at higher rates compared to other groups. @HHSGov #OIDP & @MinorityHealth need YOUR help in engaging your local communities to reduce stigma & increase the use of #PrEP & #ART. Submit your ideas: minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/Content.as…