Center for Indigenous Health
@JHUCIH
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We work in partnership with communities to advance Indigenous well-being and health leadership to the highest level.
Headquarters: Baltimore, MD
Joined September 2012
National #HomeVisitorsAppreciationWeek starts ➡️4/21! We are highlighting the incredible impact of home visiting services. Felicia Meta (Hopi), a dedicated Health Educator shares, “We do things not only for ourselves but for everybody that is walking on this earth.” @SkyBearMedia
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News about the removal of federal information on Navajo Code Talkers & Indigenous service members’ contributions during WWII deeply disturbs us. As Indigenous Peoples, we will prevail, we will speak our truths, & we will always honor our veteran warriors.
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If you are interested in health policy, consider taking "Legal and Historical Basis for American Indian Healthcare and Policy" at @JohnsHopkinsSPH. Register by March 16th with the QR code or #indigenouseducation #indigenouseducators
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The Family Spirit Program, with funding from Share Our Strength’s @nokidhungry campaign, launched the FOOD Project to understand barriers & solutions to food access for Native American homes with kids aged 0-5. Read the key findings from a recent survey:
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American Indian/Alaskan Native medical school applications dropped 22% between '24-'25. The sharp decline may be due to the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in admissions. Dr. Donald Warne, Co-Director @JHUCIH, calls it a “ticking time bomb.”
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Exciting News!! 🙌🏽 🎉 We are thrilled to partner with the @ShakopeeDakota Sioux Community on the IndigeFit Kids campaign! 😁 This $6 million, three-year initiative aims to improve the physical fitness and mental wellness of Native youth in Minnesota.
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The 2020 US Cancer Statistics AI/AN Mortality Database corrects the racial misclassification of AI/AN People. On Jan 27 at 2 pm ET, learn how to use the database to present mortality data for causes of death & COVID-19 in IHS areas.
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As the end of 2024 draws near, we wanted to share some exciting and meaningful parts of our year. in an entertaining way. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year! 🎆
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RT @lynxta192: Indigenous Whanaunga (relations) Worldwide, feel free to 'tap in' and support the MAORI people of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Ch….
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470 likes, 15 comments. “INTERNATIONAL Treaty Principles Bill Submission Workshop - SAVE THE DATE! Koekoeaa are partnering with international organisations on a GLOBAL webinar to assist international...
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RT @HopkinsGiving: Allison Barlow is a @JohnsHopkinsSPH faculty member and the executive director of @JHUCIH, where she leads the Diné Wate….
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During this season of Gratitude 🫶🏽, we offer our colleagues, friends, family, and Indigenous communities we partner with and thoughtfully serve. a harvest of blessings, good health, and enriching moments spent with those you love.
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Consistent access to safe, affordable drinking water is a significant challenge for many Diné families. Findings from the Diné Household Water Survey reveal that the majority of families in Fort Defiance mostly rely on bottled water for drinking. Read more
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Crystal Austin and Dr. Jennifer Richards of @JHUCIH , were guests on @180099native today, discussing the Family Spirit Program and the Center's efforts to improve care for pregnant Indigenous women. Listen here
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Personal stories of pregnancy-related complications by Indigenous women are the centerpiece of a new informational campaign by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC wants to...
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Priority deadline for scholarships to attend Winter Institute at @JohnsHopkinsSPH is this Friday 11/1. Apply now
Winter Institute 2025 is just around the corner, and it’s going to be GREAT! ✨ Don’t miss your chance to join us for cutting-edge sessions, incredible networking, and a transformative experience. Scholarship applications open today! 🎓 Apply here:
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Today, President Biden issued a historic apology for the painful legacy of Indian boarding schools—a system that sought to erase the identities of Indigenous children. Today, we hope for a future where history is told honestly & healing can begin.
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Register for the @SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference on Oct 31-Nov 3 in Phoenix, AZ. This gathering will equip and empower participants for their academic and professional paths in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. #2024NDiSTEM.
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The Center for Indigenous Health's CIRCLE Center of Excellence serves as a national resource to build empirical support and understanding of how culture can be used to address substance use in public health research, policy, and practice:
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➡️ Tribal Home Visitors. as a trusted voice within your community, you have the power to advocate for RSV immunization. @CDCgov recently published a toolkit for RSV prevention for Tribal Home Visitors that is a useful reference. Visit for more info.
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➡️Coming up soon-October 30th at 12 pm EST. Don't forget to register for "Health in the Nordic Countries: Equity for Sámi People, Too" with Jon Petter Stoor, PhD
Please join us for "Health in The Nordic Countries: Equity for Sámi People, Too" on October 30, 2024 at 12pm EST. Register in advanced at
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