The AASTEC Tribal Injury Prevention Program commemorates Fall Prevention Awareness Day (September 22nd) with a new fact sheet and household checklist to bring awareness to steps older American Indians can take to prevent falls – the leading cause of hospitalizations emergency department visits among AI adults age 65+ in our area.
The National Tribal Forum for Excellence in Community Health Practice (National Tribal Forum) aims to build a national community of practice in Tribal public health.
Honoring the diversity of Tribes and their unique pathways to wellness, the National Tribal Forum will gather leaders and professionals working in Native communities to share their journeys, learn from each other, and continue to develop a network focused on one common goal: healthy Native communities.
Red Star International, Inc. and the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board invite you to join us in Spokane to celebrate ‘Our Nations, Our Journeys’ at the 2016 National Tribal Forum.
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WHEN: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 – Wednesday, August 31, 2016 WHERE: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N Hayford Rd., Spokane, Washington 99001
The 12 nationally recognized Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) are proud to announce the launch of their new website, in celebration of the 20 Year Anniversary of the establishment of the TECs under the reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) of 1996.