Each year on July 11, United Nations celebrates #WorldPopulationDay! This year’s theme is “To Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone,” aiming to highlight the marginalized communities that are often left out of, or underrepresented, in data. #NIHB is proud to say that we are working towards that goal every day. To learn more about our work or how to get involved, head to nihb.org today! #HealthyNativeCommunties #NativesLeadPublicHealth
National Indian Health Board
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 3,394 followers
Established by Tribes to advocate as the united voice of federally recognized Tribes on healthcare and trust obligation.
About us
The National Health Board (NIHB) is a 501(c) 3 not for profit, charitable organization providing health care advocacy services, facilitating Tribal budget consultation and providing timely information and other services to all Tribal Governments. Whether Tribes operate their own health care delivery systems through contracting and compacting or receive health care directly from the Indian Health Services (IHS), NIHB is their advocate. Because the NIHB serves all federally-recognized tribes, it is important that the work of the NIHB reflect the unity and diversity of Tribal values and opinions in an accurate, fair, and culturally-sensitive manner. The NIHB is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of representatives elected by the Tribes in each of the twelve IHS Areas. Each Area Health Board elects a representative and an alternate to sit on the NIHB Board of Directors.
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http://www.nihb.org/
External link for National Indian Health Board
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- healthcare, public health, advocacy, policy, Indian health system, Indian Health Service, tribal self governance, mental health, behavioral health, dental health, Special Diabetes Program for Indians, Affordable Care Act, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, health coverage, data sovereignty, tribal sovereignty, federal trust obligations, honoring treaties, legislative, regulatory, training, and technical assistance
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50 F St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001, US
Employees at National Indian Health Board
Updates
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Mental illness isn’t just a white people problem – communities of color face some of the largest barriers to mental health care! Stigma feeds on silence, but storytelling can be one of the most effective ways to fight stigma – when people who struggle with their mental health share their stories, it can help others feel less alone and reduce shame. If you’re struggling with your mental health, reach out to a loved one. Not only can it help you feel better, but chances are they’ve felt something similar before, and can tell you about their experience! #HealthyNativeCommunities #MentalHealthMatters
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Join #NIHB and #WhiteEarthNation next week for the 12th annual National Native Harm Reduction Summit! We will focus on expanding and adapting Indigenous harm reduction practices, approaches, and philosophies. To learn more and register, head to https://bit.ly/4ctK564. #HealthyNativeCommunities #NativesLeadPublicHealth
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Next month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health will hold a Tribal consultation to discuss the syphilis/congenital syphilis outbreak currently impacting Indian Country. To learn more and register, head to https://bit.ly/4eMdxWx. #HealthyNativeCommunities #NativesLeadPublicHealth
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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and this month #NIHB is working to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in Tribal communities. Expressing your feelings and asking for help is not a sign of weakness – it’s a sign of strength! If you or a loved one is struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting HELLO to 741741. #HealthyNativeCommunities #MentalHealthMatters
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Each quarter, our board members come to town to hear updates from #NIHB staff, federal partners, and each other. Once we’re done with our meetings, board members head over to Capitol Hill where they meet with representatives from their areas to discuss what’s going on in their communities. Check out some of the highlights from last week’s meeting! (And swipe to the end for a surprise!) #NIHBinAction #HealthyNativeCommunities #NativesLeadPublicHealth
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Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee released the FY25 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill text, which proposed historic funding increases for Indian Country! The House Subcommittee is holding a hearing today to discuss the proposal. To learn more, head to https://conta.cc/3L2glkF. #HealthyNativeCommunities
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Join #NIHB tomorrow as we host an All Tribes Roundtable to discuss what CMS needs to know about traditional healing as they work to incorporate it into their services. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/3XtWwtX. #NIHBinAction #HealthyNativeCommunities #NativesLeadPublicHealth
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Want to learn more about our work on the Indigenous Determinants of Health? Geoff Roth, our UN PFII North American Expert Member recently wrote an article discussing the health challenges that Indigenous people face, and the efforts being made to combat them. Read more at https://bit.ly/3XEdtCg. #NIHBinAction #HealthyNativeCommunities #NativesLeadPublicHealth
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Congratulations to SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE on their Telly Award win! Their video on the Tribe’s COVID response was this year’s Bronze Winner: Not-For-Profit – Social Winner! You can watch their video at https://bit.ly/3zfYiVq! #NIHBinAction #HealthyNativeCommunities #NativesLeadPublicHealth
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