Rural Health
News by Topic: Tribal communities
Oct 7, 2025 - Recently-opened mental health center Sukapi Lodge near Browning, Montana is rooted in Blackfeet culture and unique experiences of Native people. Treatment combines Western therapeutic practices with Blackfeet traditional values.
Source: KRTV
Oct 2, 2025 - Highlights the benefits of collaboration between academia and healthcare practitioners as demonstrated by a 10 year partnership between an Indian Health Service (IHS) hospital and the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. Describes how the partnership was established to increase access to naloxone and other prevention work as well as how it has grown to include training, innovative pharmacy-based interventions and services, and international perspectives.
Source: Indian Health Service
Sep 25, 2025 - Discusses self-governance for tribal communities and the provision of healthcare as Cherokee Nation prepares to assume management of a hospital. Describes future plans for the facility.
Source: Oklahoma Voice
Sep 22, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has mobilized over 70 Public Health Service Officers to Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities across the country in a move to address staffing shortages.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Sep 17, 2025 - Highlights the opening of a new Rural Health Clinic increasing access to care for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana.
Source: KALB
Sep 15, 2025 - Announces a new pathway for enrolled American Indian/Alaska Native members to participate in a free post-baccalaureate program aiming to recruit, train, and retain medical students for tribal communities. The program is open to previously unsuccessful medical school applicants. Discusses the differences in health outcomes for tribal communities.
Source: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine News
Sep 10, 2025 - Highlights suicide statistics for American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Offers federal and other resources for people interested in AI/AN-focused suicide prevention.
Source: Native News Online
Sep 4, 2025 - Describes efforts to increase access to healthy and culturally-relevant food for Native Americans on the Crow Reservation. Discusses the importance of community participation and leadership when solving local issues.
Source: KTVQ
Aug 22, 2025 - Request for nominations for the Health Resources & Services Administration's Tribal Advisory Council (TAC). TAC advises HRSA staff on public health issues and collaborative approaches to addressing the needs of American Indian and Alaska Natives. Eligible nominees are elected tribal officials from Alaska, Albuquerque, Bemidji, Billings, California, Navajo, Phoenix, and Portland. Nominations should be emailed to tribalaffairs@hrsa.gov by August 29, 2025.
Source: Health Resources and Services Administration