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Rural Tribal Health – Resources

Selected recent or important resources focusing on Rural Tribal Health.

New Dental Provider Orientation
Presentation template provides guidance for new or prospective dentists working in the Indian Health Service (IHS). Details the scope and mission of IHS and highlights the hiring process and demands of oral health providers. Presents general information regarding IHS facilities across the country.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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The Oral Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Children Aged 1-5 Years: Results of the 2018-19 IHS Oral Health Survey
Details the results of a survey on the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native children ages 1-5. Compares rates to other groups and with rates from 2010 and 2014. Discusses the potential negative health effects of poor oral health during childhood.
Author(s): Kathy R. Phipps, Timothy L. Ricks, Nathan P. Mork, Timothy L. Lozon
Date: 04/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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VA and Indian Health Service: Actions Needed to Strengthen Oversight and Coordination of Health Care for American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans
Report discusses the relationship between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) with regard to providing care to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Details the cooperative agreement between the two entities and the ways their efforts could be improved.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 03/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Randomized Control Trial of Culturally Adapted Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Substance Misuse and HIV Sexual Risk Behavior for Native American Women
Presents a study on culturally adapted Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to improve PTSD and substance abuse outcomes and lower the risk of contracting HIV in Native American women. Details data by age, education, and employment status, among other measures.
Author(s): Cynthia R. Pearson, Debra Kaysen, David Huh, Michele Bedard-Gilligan
Citation: AIDS and Behavior, 23(3), 695-706
Date: 03/2019
Type: Document
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Where Are They Now: Indian Programs on the GAO High Risk List
Features a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs oversight hearing discussing three high risk programs serving American Indians and Alaska Natives. Features testimony from representatives of the Government Accountability Office, the Bureau of Indian Education, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Indian Health Service.
Date: 03/2019
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
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Public Witness Hearing — Tribal Programs: Day 1, Morning Session
Provides a recording of a U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies hearing focused on American Indian/Alaskan Native health needs and relevant federal programs and funding, such as the Indian Health Service. Discussions address the impact of the opioid epidemic, murdered and missing indigenous women, health disparities in areas such as diabetes, health workforce recruitment, and more. Includes links to testimonies from tribal chairs and organizations related to tribal health.
Date: 03/2019
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: House Committee on Appropriations
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Predictors of Overweight and Obesity in American Indian Families with Young Children
Highlights as study exploring the factors that predict obesity in American Indian families in rural and urban areas. Focuses on factors such as nutrition, physical activity, adult sleep, and child screen time.
Author(s): Alexandra K. Adams, Emily J. Tomayko, Kate Cronin, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(2), 190-198
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Indian Health Service Strategic Plan FY 2019-2023
Highlights the strategic plan for the Indian Health Service's 2019-2023 fiscal years. Features operational goals for cultural competency, innovation, and program management.
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Casino Ownership and Health-Related Community Resources Among Native American Tribes in California
Examines the association between tribal casino ownership and health-related resources available to Native Americans, using survey data collected in 2015-2016 from 81 federally recognized tribes in California.
Author(s): Vanessa M. Oddo, Lina Pinero Walkinshaw, Jessica C. Jones-Smith
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 16
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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TIP 61: Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Presents guidelines from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for behavioral health providers serving American Indians and Alaska Natives. Features a discussion of the behavioral health disparities facing tribal communities and provides guidance for the development and implementation of culturally competent treatment practices. Includes an executive summary and literature review.
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Last Updated: 4/22/2024