To raise awareness about health issues affecting Indian communities.

To influence policies and regulations that impact Indian health.

To provide direct healthcare services to Indian individuals and families.

To promote cultural practices and traditional healing methods within Indian communities.

Indian Health Service (IHS)

National Indian Health Board (NIHB)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

World Health Organization (WHO)

To provide funding for Indian health programs and services.

To establish a national Indian health policy.

To promote research on Indian health issues.

To ensure the cultural competency of healthcare providers serving Indian communities.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Department of the Interior (DOI)

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Department of Defense (DOD)

To develop and implement health policies and programs for their communities.

To negotiate with federal and state governments on health-related issues.

To provide direct healthcare services to tribal members.

To educate tribal members about health issues and promote healthy behaviors.

The passage of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) in 1976.

The establishment of the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) in 1972.

The creation of the Indian Health Service (IHS) in 1955.

The inclusion of Indian health provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010.

Limited funding for Indian health programs and services.

Lack of access to healthcare facilities and providers in Indian communities.

Cultural and linguistic barriers to healthcare.

Historical trauma and mistrust of the healthcare system among Indian people.

Contacting elected officials and expressing concerns about Indian health issues.

Attending community meetings and speaking out about health needs.

Volunteering with organizations that advocate for Indian health.

Educating themselves and others about Indian health issues.

It helps to ensure that healthcare providers understand the unique health needs and cultural beliefs of Indian patients.

It promotes trust and rapport between healthcare providers and Indian patients.

It leads to better health outcomes for Indian patients.

All of the above.

Traditional healing practices can be used to complement conventional medical treatments.

Traditional healing practices can help to address the spiritual and emotional aspects of illness.

Traditional healing practices can promote cultural identity and pride among Indian people.

All of the above.

Encouraging traditional healers to participate in healthcare planning and decision-making.

Providing training for conventional healthcare providers on traditional healing practices.

Establishing referral systems between traditional healers and conventional healthcare providers.

All of the above.

Data collection and research can help to identify the health needs of Indian communities.

Data collection and research can help to evaluate the effectiveness of Indian health programs and services.

Data collection and research can help to inform policy decisions related to Indian health.

All of the above.

Building trust between Indian communities and researchers.

Ensuring that research studies are culturally appropriate and relevant to Indian communities.

Providing incentives for Indian people to participate in research studies.

All of the above.

Advocacy can help to raise awareness about health disparities among Indian communities.

Advocacy can help to influence policies and programs that address the root causes of health disparities.

Advocacy can help to ensure that Indian communities have access to quality healthcare services.

All of the above.

By promoting policies and programs that address the social determinants of health.

By ensuring that Indian communities have access to quality healthcare services.

By empowering Indian communities to advocate for their own health needs.

All of the above.