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Former President Donald Trump’s election victory and looming return to the White House will likely bring changes that scale back the nation’s public health insurance programs — increasing the uninsured rate, while imposing new barriers to abortion and other reproductive care.

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 For many Native communities in the Western United States, poor water quality and water shortages are a part of daily life. Citizens of the Navajo Nation regularly travel up to two hours one way to fill barrels of water at access points across the reservation; in recent years, tribes across the region have issued emergency declarations or advisories for water shortages caused by record-breaking droughts or contaminated water.
 
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The Sac and Fox Nation, in collaboration with the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP), has rolled out an awareness campaign to remind tribal members of the importance of seeking help when facing mental health challenges. The campaign highlights the 988 Mental Health Lifeline’s Tribal Response service, a resource offering 24/7 support to Native communities with free and confidential conversations designed to assist those in crisis.

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PURCELL, Okla. – The 20th anniversary of the Chickasaw Nation Purcell Health Clinic will be commemorated during late October festivities.

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Beauty.  Confidence.  Conversations.  Enjoyable Meals.  Excellent dental health makes every aspect of our lives better.  The dental hygienist helps us achieve superior dental health.

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the approval of Medicaid coverage for Traditional Healing services in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Oregon. 

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The 25th Navajo Nation Council commenced the 2024 Fall Session with two impactful awareness walks, demonstrating its strong commitment to addressing pressing challenges in the Navajo community—domestic violence and disability employment. These events highlighted the Council's dedication to advocacy and its ongoing efforts to promote safety, dignity, and inclusivity throughout the Navajo Nation.

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Last month, the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health opened a new hub in Rapid City, S.D., to bring Native-focused health care to the region. 

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As the nation contends with the fourth wave of the opioid crisis, shortcomings in data collection continue to paint an incomplete picture of overdoses in Indian Country. But, a new bill introduced last month would fund tribes, state and local governments, and law enforcement task forces to collect near real-time data on overdoses, potentially filling the gaps to direct help where it is needed most — and saving lives.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is a cancer that develops from breast tissue. It is one of the most common types of cancer in women, but it can also affect men. Breast cancer is the second leading cancer among women, slightly behind skin cancer.

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