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EHR Implementation Planning: May Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer Recap and the Getting Ready to Get Ready Guide

Jeanette Kompkoff, Director of Division of Health Information Technology Modernization and Operations, Office of Information Technology, Indian Health Service

June 7, 2024
by Jeanette Kompkoff, Director of Division of Health Information Technology Modernization and Operations, Office of Information Technology, Indian Health Service

The Division of Health Information Technology Modernization and Operations (DHITMO) leadership continued to prioritize collaboration and partner engagement during a tribal consultation and urban confer held on May 9. The TC/UC focused on deployment and cohort planning for the new enterprise electronic ... Continue reading


IHS Alzheimer's Grants: Helping Put the Puzzle Together for Tribal and Urban Indian Communities

Jolie Crowder, PhD, MSN, RN, CCM, National Elder Care Consultant, Division of Clinical and Community Services, Indian Health Service

June 5, 2024
by Jolie Crowder, PhD, MSN, RN, CCM, National Elder Care Consultant, Division of Clinical and Community Services, Indian Health Service

As many of us consider ways to educate and promote Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month during the month of June, 12 Indian Health Service Alzheimer's grant recipients are finding new ways to improve the lives of those living with the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia. These grantees are ... Continue reading


Serving the Navajo Nation with Passion and Dedication as a Speech Language Pathologist

Cmdr. Erik M. Cala, Speech Language Pathologist, Crownpoint Service Unit, IHS Navajo Area

May 30, 2024
by Cmdr. Erik M. Cala, Speech Language Pathologist, Crownpoint Service Unit, IHS Navajo Area

May highlights the pivotal role of speech-language pathologists and audiologists in fostering communication health and proficient swallowing skills. National Speech-Language-Hearing Month extends beyond celebration; it underscores equitable access to quality care, particularly within communities like ... Continue reading


Celebrating 50 Years of Emergency Medical Services Week with Tribal EMS

Dion Reid, MHA, Public Health Advisor, Division of Clinical and Community Services, Indian Health Service

May 24, 2024
by Dion Reid, MHA, Public Health Advisor, Division of Clinical and Community Services, Indian Health Service

With an MHA from Colorado State University and a ten-year tenure in the U.S. Air Force transitioning from EMT to EMS program manager, Reid applies his extensive public health expertise to enhance service access, improve care quality, and advocate for health equity and comprehensive health policy research and implementation. ... Continue reading


Modernization Program Kickoff Lays Foundation for Collaboration and Preparing for Change

Mitchell Thornbrugh, Chief Information Officer and Director of the Office of Information Technology, Indian Health Service

May 15, 2024
by Mitchell Thornbrugh, Chief Information Officer and Director of the Office of Information Technology, Indian Health Service

The Indian Health Service’s Health Information Technology Modernization Program continues to keep collaboration at the forefront of building and implementing the new enterprise electronic health record (EHR) solution with our partners, not for them. In February, IHS hosted a Program Kickoff to collaborate and plan, as we move towards building the system. ... Continue reading