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1955

1976

1990

To provide comprehensive health care services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

To promote the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

To improve the quality of life for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

All of the above.

American Indians and Alaska Natives who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe.

American Indians and Alaska Natives who live on or near a reservation.

American Indians and Alaska Natives who are members of an urban Indian health organization.

All of the above.

Medical care

Dental care

Mental health care

Substance abuse treatment

All of the above.

Over 2,000

Over 3,000

Over 4,000

Over 5,000

Over 2 million

Over 3 million

Over 4 million

Over 5 million

A shortage of healthcare providers

A lack of funding

Geographic isolation

Cultural barriers

All of the above.

A decrease in infant mortality rates

An increase in life expectancy

A reduction in the prevalence of chronic diseases

All of the above.

The IHS will continue to provide comprehensive health care services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

The IHS will expand its services to include more preventive care and mental health care.

The IHS will work to address the challenges it faces, such as the shortage of healthcare providers and the lack of funding.

All of the above.

An act that authorized the construction of hospitals and health centers for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

An act that provided funding for the Indian Health Service.

An act that established the Indian Health Service.

An act that transferred the responsibility for Indian health care from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Public Health Service.

An act that gave American Indians and Alaska Natives more control over their health care.

An act that provided funding for Indian health programs.

An act that established the Indian Health Service.

An act that transferred the responsibility for Indian health care from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Public Health Service.

An act that provided funding for Indian health programs.

An act that established the Indian Health Service.

An act that transferred the responsibility for Indian health care from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Public Health Service.

An act that reauthorized and expanded the Indian Health Service.

An act that gave American Indians and Alaska Natives more control over their health care.

An act that provided funding for Indian health programs.

An act that established the Indian Health Service.

An act that allowed tribes to contract with the federal government to provide a wide range of services, including health care.

An act that provided funding for Indian health programs.

An act that established the Indian Health Service.

An act that transferred the responsibility for Indian health care from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Public Health Service.

An act that reauthorized and expanded the Indian Health Service.