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sun-sentinel.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Patients suffer when Indian Health Service doesn't pay for outside care

The Indian Health Service struggles with chronic underfunding, resulting in Native Americans often going without necessary medical care due to denied funding requests. [ more ]
Washington Post
9 months ago
Public health

Perspective | Fentanyl strikes Native communities, as Indian Health Service stumbles

Drug abuse is ravaging Native American communities, with a significant rise in fentanyl-related deaths.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is facing challenges in providing adequate healthcare due to dilapidated facilities and outdated equipment. [ more ]
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