Rural Health
News by Topic: Tribal communities
Dec 30, 2025 - Summarizes discussions between tribal leaders and the Indian Health Service (IHS) regarding impacts of proposed organizational changes in IHS. Topics discussed include protecting tribal participation at IHS, tribal sovereignty and data protection, workforce, access, and more.
Source: The Office of President Buu Van Nygren, The Navajo Nation
Dec 12, 2025 - Highlights proposed legislation that would support the recruitment and retention of tribal law enforcement, increase resources for federal missing persons, and give Native communities and states new tools to respond to violence. The legislation has passed the Senate and will next to the House of Representatives.
Source: Office of Senator John Hoeven
Dec 5, 2025 - Announces in-person and virtual Indian Health Service (IHS) consultations with tribal nations and urban Indian organizations to discuss proposed IHS realignment. Enclosures with more information on the proposed plan can be found on the IHS Tribal Leader Letters webpage. Comments may be submitted by February 6, 2026.
Source: Indian Health Service
Dec 2, 2025 - Announces that components of a 2024 regulation establishing federal requirements for nursing home staffing has been repealed. Discusses the burden that had been placed on rural and tribal facilities as a result of the rule.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Nov 13, 2025 - Discusses the importance of caregiving in American Indian and Alaska Native communities as well as challenges faced by caregivers. Highlights Indian Health Service programs and resources for caregivers and offers tips for supporting caregivers in the community.
Source: Indian Health Service