National Council of Urban Indian Health

05/15/2026

We were proud to have Black Women's Health Imperative join us at the NCUIH 2026 Annual Conference in D.C.!
BWHI is the leading national voice advancing the health and wellness of Black women and girls through advocacy, research, and community programs — including a commitment to eliminating maternal health disparities.
Native mothers face pregnancy-related death at 3–4x the rate of all women, and structural barriers like gaps in the Drug Pricing Program make it worse. Health equity is our shared fight.
Thank you, BWHI, for standing with us to push for the transparency and accountability our communities deserve.

05/15/2026

NCUIH 2026-2027 Policy Priorities Released: Need for Full and Stable IHS Funding, Medicaid Parity for UIOs, and Investments in Native Behavioral Health Programs. https://buff.ly/Oh2apec

05/15/2026

The 2026 NCUIH Annual Conference brought together Urban Indian health leaders for four days of leadership, learning, federal engagement, and community. Thank you to every attendee, speaker, sponsor, and partner who made it possible. We hope to see you again next year, May 3–6, 2027 in Washington, D.C. 💛 https://buff.ly/DcbrF6c

05/14/2026

CMS Releases Guidance to States on Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act 6-Month Medicaid Redeterminations – Includes AI/AN Exemption. Learn more https://buff.ly/C34xyVq

05/14/2026

NCUIH 2026-2027 Policy Priorities Released: Need for Full and Stable IHS Funding, Medicaid Parity for UIOs, and Investments in Native Behavioral Health Programs. https://ncuih.org/2025/12/22/ncuih-releases-2025-annual-policy-assessment/

05/14/2026

21 Senators Request Protected Funding for IHS and Increased Resources for Urban Indian Health in FY 2027. Learn more: https://ncuih.org/2026/05/13/21-senators-request-protected-funding-for-ihs-and-increased-resources-for-urban-indian-health-in-fy-2027/

05/14/2026

"We are grateful for the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue." — Carole Cadue-Blackwood, Kansas City Indian Center.

UIO leaders visited Capitol Hill as part of the 2026 NCUIH Annual Conference, meeting with Members of Congress, and their staff, to champion the health and future of Urban Indian communities. This is what showing up looks like. 🏛️ 🪶

05/14/2026

Explore our new Maternal Health Hub for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, featuring resources that address maternal health disparities and highlight efforts to improve outcomes through policy advocacy, partnerships, and support for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs).

Highlights include:
Showcasing strengths within AI/AN communities
Recommendations for MMRCs and UIOs
Resources for providers, expecting parents, and new parents

Learn more and access resources: https://buff.ly/vK29xJp

05/14/2026

PRESS RELEASE: Senators Murkowski, Tillis, Murray, and Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Urban Indian Organization Workforce https://mailchi.mp/ncuih/press-release-murkowski-tillis-murray-and-cortez-masto-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-urban-indian-organization-workforce?e=%5BUNIQID%5D

05/14/2026

In this NCUIH Native Healthcast episode, Robyn SundayAllen (Cherokee Nation) discusses the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic’s focus on preventive care and wholeperson wellness—along with emerging challenges in urban Indian communities, including rising cancer rates and growing behavioral health needs among youth.
Listen: https://buff.ly/dfCGjs9

05/13/2026

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NCUIH was proud to welcome the Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) as a speaker of our 2026 Annual Conference in D.C. Founded in 1983, BWHI is the first — and only — national nonprofit created by Black women to protect and advance the health and wellness of the nation's 21 million Black women...