Phoenix Indian Medical Center Indian Health Service

25/07/2025

Parents: You can help set healthy eating patterns for your child by choosing healthy foods for yourself. 🥦🍅🍌

On National Parents Day, check out these tips for introducing young children to healthy foods. https://bit.ly/3Z5aKSl

25/07/2025

Signing up is and ensures you are aware of recalls as they happen. ✅❤️

Subscribe for the latest on recalls and public health alerts. Stay updated, stay safe.🔗https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls

25/07/2025

The IHS continues to seek feedback from tribal and urban Indian organization leaders on the proposed realignment of the agency. As the IHS enters its 70th year, this strategic realignment is more than an administrative shift; it is a pivotal opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to delivering high-quality, culturally competent health care to meet the unique needs of our patients and improve health outcomes for Native communities.

After four tribal consultation sessions in July, we look forward to receiving additional feedback at the final virtual urban confer session on July 28 at 1:00 pm ET. Register here: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/q6joL7ncQgS1z5tf0xl9vw

The comment submission deadline for both the tribal consultation and urban confer is August 28. Visit https://bit.ly/3Ie0QYR for more information. A presentation on the realignment is available here: https://bit.ly/4eLmgbW

24/07/2025

It's International Self Care Day, relatives!

Create space for yourself today, take the time to appreciate yourself, your mind, spirit and body.

Self care is proven to improve both your mental health and physical health. Our traditional practices of connecting with our spiritual health through ceremony, respect for our relationships and respect for our planet are great ways to promote self care.

24/07/2025

Time is running out to apply for funding of up to $200,000 per year to help strengthen dementia care in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Eligible programs can use this funding to:

• Expand culturally relevant care
• Improve care coordination
• Build stronger services for the future

The application deadline is August 1. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/3RV7t40

21/07/2025

Supporting brain health as we age remains an important priority in elder care. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have become major public health concerns worldwide. Programs like the Indian Health GeriScholars Program promote awareness and action, encouraging health care providers to adopt effective, community-centered approaches to support elders living with or at risk for dementia. Grounded in the needs of the communities it serves, this program is making a real difference.

Read more in the IHS Blog: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/ihs-blog/july-2025-blogs/improving-brain-health-in-elder-care-insights-from-the-gerischolars-program/

21/07/2025

ℹ️Help reduce your risk to mosquito-borne illness by taking these simple precautions 🦟

⚠️ Maricopa County has confirmed the first West Nile virus-related death of the season.

This tragic loss is a reminder that mosquitoes can carry serious illness, especially for older adults and those with underlying health conditions.

Ways to Fight the Bite:
✔️ Use insect repellent (EPA-registered)
✔️ Drain standing water around your home
✔️ Limit outdoor time during peak mosquito activity

More details: https://www.maricopa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3408

21/07/2025

17/07/2025

We extend a "Happy Anniversary" to the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service. The IHS continues to appreciate its longstanding partnership with the USPHS and is proud to have the largest contingent of Commissioned Officers in the Public Health. We are proud of and grateful for the Commissioned Officers who choose to work in our Agency and help to improve the health and wellbeing of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. 'In Officio Salutis’ -- Thank you for your service. 🫡 🇺🇸

Today, hosted a flag raising ceremony to honors the history and traditions of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS). On July 16, 1798, President John Adams signed the “Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen,” establishing the U.S. Marine Hospital Service which began the story of USPHS. Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill, Acting Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Dorothy Fink, Deputy U.S. Surgeon General, RADM Denise Hinton, and OSG Acting Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor, Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos joined officers to reflect on the proud heritage of the U.S. Public Health Service.

For 227 years, Public Health Service officers have been at forefront of some of our nation’s greatest health challenges. Today, our officers continue that mission to protect and promote health and help Make America Healthy Again.

15/07/2025

Getting older can bring changes that can affect how you drive.

Check out this infographic for safe driving tips to help you stay safe and confident behind the wheel🚗: https://go.nia.nih.gov/4eDiTUu

14/07/2025

While there's no one-size-fits-all solution for helping a family member who's misusing substances or dealing with mental health problems, research shows family support can play a major role in helping a loved one with mental and substance use disorders: samhsa.gov/families

14/07/2025

The second tribal consultation regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service is taking place today in Phoenix (Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J8TZHRR). A presentation on the realignment is available here: https://bit.ly/4eLmgbW.

There will be two additional tribal consultations and one urban confer in July as the IHS seeks feedback from tribal and urban Indian organization leaders. The next consultation will be held on July 15 in Minneapolis. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ie0QYR