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Great Plains Area Indian Health Service Great Plains Area has 19 IHS and tribal service units that provide health care to American Indians in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa.

The Great Plains (formerly Aberdeen) Area Office is located in Aberdeen, SD. We work in conjunction with 19 IHS service units and tribally managed service units to provide health care American Indians located in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. There are sixteen reservations: eight in South Dakota, four in North Dakota, three in Nebraska, and one in Iowa. There are also three non-re

servation service units, the Rapid City Service Unit in South Dakota, the Trenton Service Unit in North Dakota, and the Northern Ponca Service Unit in Nebraska.

06/05/2026

Happy Nurses Day and Nurses Week to all the incredible nursing staff across the Indian health system! Your compassion, care, and dedication continue to make a difference in the lives of the patients, families, and communities you serve. We are grateful for all that you do, today and every day.

06/05/2026

ONDCP Drug Threat Notice: Cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid involved in at least 55 deaths, has potential to spread across Nation. Read more

06/05/2026

Today is recognized as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day. This is a day to help remember and honor our Indigenous relatives who have gone missing or were murdered, and a day to raise awareness to offer prevention efforts within our communities. Join us in wearing red today to help raise awareness to support an end to this crisis.

IHS, Tribal, and urban Indian organization programs are working to build a holistic and comprehensive health care approach to care for patients following violent crimes. Read more in the IHS Blog: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/ihs-blog/may-2026-blogs/building-a-holistic-health-care-approach-at-ihs-during-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-persons-awareness-day/

06/05/2026

Public Service Recognition Week honors those who serve our nation as federal, state, county, Tribal, and local government employees. It is an opportunity to recognize the vast and essential work that public servants do and to celebrate how they help make our communities safer, stronger, and healthier.

Thank you to everyone at IHS and across the Indian health system for your continued dedication, compassion, and commitment to public service. Every day, you make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients, families, and Tribal communities we serve.

06/05/2026

The IHS is now accepting applications for the combined fiscal year 2025 and 2026 Small Ambulatory Program (SAP), with a total of $50 million available. Through the SAP, the IHS awards funds to Tribes and/or Tribal organizations for the construction, expansion, or modernization of ambulatory health care facilities. The application deadline is August 3, 2026.

Learn more: https://www.ihs.gov/dfpc/programs/

08/04/2026

The Eagle Butte Hospital - Cheyenne River Indian Health Service in South Dakota recently celebrated the retirement of Terry Bottjen, nationally certified EMT-paramedic, honoring an extraordinary 46-year career in emergency medical services. Throughout his career, Bottjen received numerous awards and recognitions for his dedication to advancing EMS across South Dakota. In the 1980s, he helped establish the Hill City Ambulance Service and later served as a flight paramedic with Medical Air Rescue in Rapid City.

In 2012, Bottjen returned to ground EMS with the IHS, continuing his commitment to serving our communities. His compassion is immeasurable and reflected in the many honors he received, including the prestigious 2017 National Paramedic of the Year award from the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. The health center will greatly miss Terry, but his lasting impact on the EMS program and the lives he touched will be remembered.

08/04/2026

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of the Interior are hosting the 4th annual Buy Indian Industry Day from April 27-28 to connect Indian-owned and controlled businesses with federal contracting opportunities.

The Buy Indian Act strengthens tribal sovereignty and supports economic self-determination across Indian Country. Join us in Oklahoma City to learn about upcoming opportunities and how to do business with IHS and BIA: https://mbmgo.com/event/hhsbuyindianindustry

Industry Day will provide:

• Insight into upcoming IHS contracting opportunities
• Guidance on eligibility and participation under the Buy Indian Act
• Direct engagement with IHS and BIA acquisition professionals
• Resources to help businesses navigate federal procurement processes

Strengthening participation in Buy Indian contracting is more than a procurement strategy — it is an investment in tribal communities.

08/04/2026

Last year's $32.1 million investment from the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund to expand HIV, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infection services is showing real-world impact in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

In Alaska, at-home testing expanded to include HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis, reaching individuals who may not access clinic-based services. In rural California, a nurse-led mobile clinic delivered rapid HIV, hepatitis C, and STI testing directly to communities, with patients noting that mobile services feel more accessible than clinics. In northern Minnesota, a pharmacy-led maternal testing program produced a 16-fold increase in patient engagement and diagnosed seven times more infections, enabling faster treatment.

Read more: https://health.gov/following-national-native-hivaids-awareness-day-hhs-highlights-early-progress-expanding-hiv

08/04/2026

Don't be an April Fool...AYE! Take care of your health! Schedule your checkups, stay active, and take care of yourself and your loved ones. The best "foolproof" plan is prioritizing your health.

08/04/2026

Are you looking for a meaningful career in Indian Country? The Indian Health Service is hiring.

The largest hiring initiative in agency history is a major investment in rebuilding and strengthening our workforce, with opportunities to make a real impact in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Apply today to join the IHS team at USAJobs.gov.

Current opportunities include:

-Physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and behavioral health professionals
-Public health, environmental health, and community health roles
-Health administration, information technology, and essential support services

Learn more about open positions, early-career pathways, and veteran hiring opportunities: https://www.ihs.gov/jobs/

08/04/2026

Engineers: Are you looking for your next career opportunity and interested in making a difference with the IHS? Our Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction hosts monthly virtual information sessions to provide an overview of the program, highlight available opportunities, and offer guidance on navigating the application process. Join our next session on April 30 at 7:00 PM ET to:

• Connect directly with recruiters
• Learn about employment opportunities across the division
• Explore the benefits of working with the IHS
• Get your questions answered live

Register today: bit.ly/4kNy7JE

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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
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Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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