Hospital system interested in Indian health Jul 27, 2008
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., to discuss their commitment to Native American health in the region. Herseth Sandlin lamented the situation in South Dakota. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Alarm grows on kids' dental health Jul 21, 2008
Dr. Megan Mayneur exams Desmond Davis, 9, as he prepares to have dental work performed at the Native American Health Center dental department that provides oral health to low-income children on July 3, 2008 in Sacramento, California. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./Sacramento Bee/MCT) LOADING Jul 15, 2008 - 04:06:03 CDT SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Federal funding doubles The Effort for medical care Jun 11, 2008
Two FQHCs exist in Sacramento County now, both serving a limited, targeted population: the Sacramento County Health Care for the Homeless program and the Sacramento Native American Health Center. It took significant support from local businesses, health systems and others for The Effort to achieve "look-alike" designation, which requires an organization to show it can deliver when the money comes. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Sen. Clinton promises support for Ellsworth, DUSEL, Native American health initiatives May 16, 2008
Clinton promises support for Ellsworth, DUSEL, Native American health initiatives ... Clinton promises support for Ellsworth, DUSEL, Native American health initiatives. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bringing the Fruit Back to Fruitvale Mar 31, 2008
"I'm a big urban gardener, and I live in a poor neighborhood with Oakland public housing across the street. I live on a big corner lot with approximately 25 trees - fruit trees and evergreens. I would get so many comments in the community - 'We love looking at your lot.' I thought, 'I don't like looking at your lot because there's nothing growing at all.' It was just barren. I put up that with as long as I put up with it, then I thought, 'Why don't I go put some gardens in over at their place?'... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Senators rip Bush budget for Indian Country facilities Mar 7, 2008
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chairman Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., said there is a nearly 3 billion backlog in construction or repair of Native American health facilities, a 1. 8 billion backlog to repair or build schools and 6 billion to repair and construct jails. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Senate backs overhaul bill that 'will save lives' Feb 27, 2008
He said states that are not receiving construction dollars for Native American health facilities include New York, Texas, Michigan, California and Washington. Cantwell said the Smith measure could benefit Northwestern tribes by steering more federal construction dollars their way. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Guest column by Lt. Gov. Diane Denish Feb 17, 2008
We re dedicating 150,000 for a Native American Health Care commission to serve the 50,000 American Indians in Bernalillo County. The commission will develop a plan to address their needs and look for additional money and services to provide care. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
State lawmakers consider taxing value of ag land Jan 28, 2008
-SB 89 to direct the State-Tribal Relations Committee to hold hearings on certain issues related to Native American health care. 10 a.m. The Senate Judiciary Committee. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tanka Bar maker scrambles to meet soaring demand Jan 19, 2008
It's also found a niche among Native American health advocates fighting diabetes and other diseases. Other tribes and organizations have expressed interest in collaborating on the venture. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Drumming up support for health care Jan 9, 2008
Federal Indian Health Service officials yanked funding in January 2007 for the Fresno Native American Health Center, saying the center saw too few people and did not have a public health nurse available for patients. The Fresno center, which began operation in 2003, also ran into trouble when it contracted for onsite medical services with the Fresno-based Sequoia Community Health Centers, and later with a Bay Area health provider. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
New dentists join Cambridge Health Alliance Dec 9, 2007
Prior to attending dental school, where she participated in assorted community service programs for low-income and homeless youth, she served as the dental program manager at the Native American Health Center in Oakland, Calif. She will see patients at CHA Dental at Assembly Square. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Summer program introduces teens to the world of medicine Nov 18, 2007
"A lot of us are the first generation in our families to go to college, so it's really helpful to get this kind of advice," says Jenny, who is half Apache and spent last summer as an intern at the Native American Health Center in Oakland, where she became interested in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. "Our main focus is to encourage, support and motivate our students to pursue higher education in general and the health care professions in particular," says Greg Vaughn, executive director... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
NATIVE AMERICANS TAKE A WALK IN NIKE'S SHOES Sep 28, 2007
He said the Native American sneaker was developed over the past two years at the request of Native American health advocates, because Native Americans have been unable to find sneaker sizes suitable for their much wider feet. Scientific tests and scans done on 70 tribes by Nike and Native American medical researchers showed that 86 percent of males have a shoe size width of "E" or larger. (New York Post -- Business)
First "Air Jordan," Now "Air Native" Sep 27, 2007
"We are stepping up our commitment ... to elevate the issue of Native American health and wellness.". said it is the first time it has designed a shoe for a specific race or ethnicity. (CBS News)
* Nike goes native with the N7 Sep 27, 2007
"We are stepping up our commitment ... to elevate the issue of Native American health and wellness." Nike said it is the first time it has designed a shoe for a specific race or ethnicity. It said all profits from the sale of the shoe will be reinvested in health programs for tribal areas, where problems with obesity, diabetes and related conditions are near epidemic levels in some tribes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nike unveils first shoe designed for American Indians Sep 27, 2007
"We are stepping up our commitment ... to elevate the issue of Native American health and wellness.". kgw. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Grant will fund new health center Sep 20, 2007
The government study does not include medical specialists, Native American health care services and facilities, or health care services and facilities across state lines, such as in Fort Smith, Ark. Wade said he has tried to contact officials with the Stigler Health and Wellness Center to discuss how the hospital and new clinic may work together, but his phone call has not been returned. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
1,000 uninsured enrolled in Healthy San Francisco Aug 16, 2007
Castro Mission Health Center; Cole Street Clinic; Curry Senior Center; Family Healthy Center at San Francisco General Hospital; General Medical Center at San Francisco General Hospital; Glide Health Services; Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinic; Larkin Street Clinic; Lyon-Martin Health Services; Maxine Hall Health Center; Mission Neighborhood Health Center; Native American Health Center; Ocean Park Health Center; Potrero Hill Health Center; Positive Health Program at San Francisco General... (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Social calling' drew Farrow to hospital design Jun 13, 2007
Social calling' drew Farrow to hospital design - Atlanta Business Chronicle. Members: Not Registered. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Quechan filmmaker says he's grateful for blessings in life May 14, 2007
This film is a promotional work for the Native American Health Center in Oakland, Calif. - "Honoring Kumat," 2000, 14 minutes. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Aetna gives $60K to local nonprofits Apr 8, 2007
Locally, Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation received $30,000 for its Healthy Kids program to battle obesity in public schools and Oakland's Native American Health Center got $30,000 for its Circle of Health program. For 2006, Aetna's Regional Community Health Grants program made grants nationwide of $2. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
AP: Indians face health clinic crunch Mar 11, 2007
A dreamcatcher is seen hanging in the window of a clinic door March 2, 2007, at the Native American Health Center, Inc., in Oakland, Calif. Some federal Indian Health Service clinics have stopped serving patients from tribes that lack formal recognition by the U.S. government, patients and clinic officials tell The Associated Press. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Fresno health center for urban American Indians to close Jan 25, 2007
Virginia Sutter, executive director of the Fresno Native American Health Center, says the center was fulfilling its duties ... The Fresno Native American Health Center at First Street and Shields Avenue was notified Friday that its contract was not being renewed. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
La Clinica to expand San Antonio site Jan 16, 2007
Because many of La Clinica's patients are uninsured or face language barriers, those turned away may seek care elsewhere, perhaps at one of Alameda County's other neighborhood clinics, such as Asian Health Services or the Native American Health Center. In all likelihood, though, they don't get care at all or wind up at a hospital emergency department. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
SAMHSA Awards States $145 Million in Strategic Prevention Framework Incentive Grants Sep 20, 2006
California Native American Health Center, Inc., Oakland -- $1,455,143 for the first year to support the One with All program to expand the capacity of Northern California tribal organizations to provide culturally appropriate, evidence- based substance abuse prevention services for American Indians and Alaska Natives in the region. Built on the principles of the strategic prevention framework, it will include not only a needs assessment and development of a comprehensive strategic plan, but also... (PR Newswire)
Improving Native American Health Through Telehealth and Emerging Technologies May 17, 2006
The General Accountability Office reported in 2005 that long distances and lack of transportation are two significant factors that result in health care being inaccessible to large numbers of Native Americans. Given these realities and the fact that Native people suffer disproportionately from chronic ailments such as diabetes and heart disease, the Indian Tribal Governments Group of Gardner Carton as LLP is hosting the event from 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. in the East Tower Penthouse at 1301 K... (PR Newswire)
Board hopefuls talk public safety May 6, 2006
Ron Hamilton, a District 3 candidate and human resources director for MACT native American health clinics, said he would review the county budget for additional money that could be spent on public safety. "My plan is to go in, whether P fails or passes, to find ... money that might be wasted here or wasted there ... and we should take that money and put it to better use for our public safety," said Hamilton, of Tuolumne. (The Union Democrat)
Candidates tackle growth, hospital May 3, 2006
Closing Tuolumne General isn't an option, said Ron Hamilton, District 3 candidate, a Tuolumne resident and human resources director for MACT Native American health clinics. "I very well can't appear today and tell you we need to create jobs and have good employment and then turn around and say shut the hospital down," said Hamilton, who added that TGH needs better management. (The Union Democrat)
Marching for honor Apr 25, 2006
"Native American health programs provide culturally sensitive services not available elsewhere," he said. Besides providing health care, urban American-Indian programs also raise awareness about the needs in the American-Indian populations, Anderson said. (Daily Utah Chronicle, UT)
