National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)

May 23

Last week, 61 Congressional leaders sent a letter to Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Pingree of the House Interior Appropriations Committee requesting a minimum of $100M for urban Indian health, maintaining advance appropriations for IHS, and protecting IHS from sequestration. The letter emphasi...Read more

Last week, 61 Congressional leaders sent a letter to Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Pingree of the House Interior Appropriations Committee requesting a minimum of $100M for urban Indian health, maintaining advance appropriations for IHS, and protecting IHS from sequestration. The letter emphasizes the federal government’s trust responsibility to provide federal health services to maintain and improve the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people. https://buff.ly/Lxzs1oK #NativeHealthMatters

May 22

NCUIH recently presented at the IHS National Clinical and Community Workforce Summit in Seattle. Public Health Program Manager Alyssa Smith-Longee, MPH, BSN, RN (Assiniboine/Sioux – Fort Peck) focused on culturally responsive public health campaigns to address critical health issues affecting urban ...Read more

NCUIH recently presented at the IHS National Clinical and Community Workforce Summit in Seattle. Public Health Program Manager Alyssa Smith-Longee, MPH, BSN, RN (Assiniboine/Sioux – Fort Peck) focused on culturally responsive public health campaigns to address critical health issues affecting urban Indian communities. Attendees heard about the strategic planning process, messaging techniques, and community engagement approaches that shape NCUIH’s campaign successes. Big thanks to everyone who joined the conversation! We’re proud to keep uplifting Native voices and innovative health solutions.

May 22

We are pleased to announce the release of our 2025 policy priorities, which outlines a summary of UIO priorities for the year. We worked with UIOs to identify policy priorities under several themes, including funding for Native health initiatives, strengthening health outcomes, Native Veterans, work...Read more

We are pleased to announce the release of our 2025 policy priorities, which outlines a summary of UIO priorities for the year. We worked with UIOs to identify policy priorities under several themes, including funding for Native health initiatives, strengthening health outcomes, Native Veterans, workforce recruitment and retention, traditional healing, and improving the IHS. Read a summary or the whole document on our website! https://buff.ly/ilj8rKc

May 21

“The trust responsibility for Native people extends beyond the Indian Health Service,” says NCUIH CEO Francys Crevier. Proposed federal health cuts could damage or eliminate critical services like HIV prevention, cancer screenings, and mental health support for Native communities. These programs are...Read more

“The trust responsibility for Native people extends beyond the Indian Health Service,” says NCUIH CEO Francys Crevier. Proposed federal health cuts could damage or eliminate critical services like HIV prevention, cancer screenings, and mental health support for Native communities. These programs aren’t extras; they save lives. Urban Indian Organizations are already stretched thin. Cuts now could mean fewer services, closed programs, and real harm to the health of Native people. #NativeHealthMatters #UrbanIndianHealth

May 21

The AI/AN Health Partners coalition has called on Congress to increase FY 2026 funding for the Indian Health Service. Its April 29 letter highlights urgent needs, inc. $18M for loan repayment and scholarships, $11M for staff housing, and $42.8M for medical equipment. Without these investments, healt...Read more

The AI/AN Health Partners coalition has called on Congress to increase FY 2026 funding for the Indian Health Service. Its April 29 letter highlights urgent needs, inc. $18M for loan repayment and scholarships, $11M for staff housing, and $42.8M for medical equipment. Without these investments, health disparities for Native communities will continue to grow. #NativeHealth #IHS #FY2026 https://buff.ly/Q5R7xWv