Whether you’re an Indian Health Service Dentist, a Tribal Nurse or a private sector Physician the culturally tailored resources found in this section should be useful to you when working with American Indian and Alaska Native patients.
The Indian health care system presents a successful model for rural health programs as well as for indigenous people around the world because of its respect for cultural beliefs, its blending of traditional practices with the modern medical model, and its emphasis on public health and community outreach activities. The Indian health model and the participation of Indian people in decisions affecting their health has produced significant health improvements for Indian people: Indian life expectancy has increased by about 10 years since 1973; and mortality rates have decreased for maternal deaths, tuberculosis, gastrointestinal disease, infant deaths, unintentional injuries and accidents, pneumonia and influenza, homicide, alcoholism, and suicide.
Related information:
Office of Clinical and Preventive Services - 08N34 A&B
Office of the Director - 08E37A
Office of the Director/Congressional and Legislative Affairs Staff - 08E37A
Office of the Director/Diversity Management and Equal Employment Opportunity Staff - 08E61
Office of the Director/Executive Secretariat Staff - 08E86
Office of the Director/Public Affairs Staff - 08E73
Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes - 08E17
Office of Environmental Health and Engineering - 10N14C
Office of Finance and Accounting - 10E54
Office of Human Resources - 11E53A
Office of Information Technology - 07E57B
Office of Management Services - 09E70
Office of Public Health Support - 09E10D
Office of Resource Access and Partnerships - 10E85C
Office of Tribal Self Governance - 08E05
Office of Urban Indian Health Programs - 08E65C
