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The IHS provides health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Privacy Policy: https://t.co/fXedIw7J0E. Authentication: https://t.co/IKHWaI0c0W
Rockville, MD
Joined September 2017
Seeking Contract Specialists to work with IHS program offices in a cradle to grave contracting environment to support the acquisition lifecycle. GS 11-13 positions. Up to $137K. 16 vacancies in multiple IHS locations. Announcements open through 3/17 at
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With valued partners that include the Pueblo Pintado Chapter Steering Committee and community members, the service unit worked tirelessly to bring this project from concept to construction. Thank you to everyone who has contributed their expertise & passion to make this possible.
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The facility will provide an expanded outpatient department, community health department, and a full array of ancillary and support services. This groundbreaking ceremony was more than the turning of soil—it was the turning of a vision into reality.
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On 2/6, the Crownpoint Service Unit celebrated the official start of the Pueblo Pintado Health Center. The state-of-the-art health care facility will expand access to ambulatory care on the eastern side of the Navajo Nation and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2028.
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This is the last week to apply for the IHS Scholarship Program to receive scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year! Eligible students are encouraged to apply by 7:00 p.m. ET this Saturday, February 28: https://t.co/YB6hoUw1yk
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P4 is intended to help reduce food insecurity and improve health care outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native people by increasing access to produce and other traditional foods within Native communities. Learn more:
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The center highlighted strong partnerships with local Indigenous farmers and community organizations that have expanded program reach and access to healthy, traditional foods. Participants & farmers shared positive feedback, underscoring the P4 program’s impact & community value.
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On 2/10 the IHS Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4) support team conducted its second site visit to Laguna Community Health Center since the program’s launch in 2023, focusing on reviewing implementation progress & identifying opportunities for continued technical assistance.
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Without adequate resources, family caregiving can affect caregivers’ behavioral health—we recognize your contributions & are committed to supporting you in these roles #NationalCaregiversDay These resources can support you in taking care of yourself: https://t.co/gaeJ85jlX0
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From 2022 to 2025, she managed more than 260 sanitation projects valued at $365 million, delivering safe drinking water, modern wastewater systems, and improved solid waste facilities to approximately 77,800 Native households.
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Working in the IHS Phoenix Area's Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Cmdr. Junes-Harvey provides leadership in planning, design, and delivery of essential infrastructure that improves public health and strengthens tribal communities.
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Congratulations to Cmdr. Juliane Junes-Harvey, P.E., for being selected as a top 10 finalist for the @NSPE 2026 Federal Engineer of the Year Award! The winner will be announced during their awards ceremony on February 27. Learn more:
Celebrate our next 2026 FEYA finalist Juliane Junes-Harvey, P.E., who serves as deputy director for project support and area National Environmental Policy Act coordinator in the Phoenix Area Division of Sanitation Facilities at the Indian Health Service . https://t.co/nCLkRflHnV
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Timely dementia detection can provide precious time and opportunity for treatment & care. Our new video features the Nimiipuu Health Clinic and the Jackson family, who describe the journey of dementia with their mother & the importance of early diagnosis:
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IHS, tribal, and urban Indian organization dental programs have participated in GKAS since 2020, providing oral health education, screenings, and treatment to American Indian and Alaska Native children.
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In addition to treatment, patients also enjoyed games, prizes, and fun decorations, while staff shared oral hygiene resources and supplies. Give Kids A Smile is an @AmerDentalAssn Foundation campaign that has provided underserved children with free oral health care since 2003.
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On February 5, the Cass Lake Service Unit Dental Clinic in Minnesota hosted their annual “Give Kids a Smile" Day. The dental team welcomed more than 25 kids and provided diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental services.
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We were honored to acknowledge these leaders, and many others, as we reflect on how far the agency has come over the last 70 years. (5/5)
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Rear Adm. (Ret.) Michael Weahkee, an enrolled citizen of the Zuni Tribe who served as IHS director from 2020-2021 and is currently the Phoenix Area deputy director, reflects a deep commitment to tribal health and collaboration in his service. (4/5)
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Dr. Yvette Roubideaux, an enrolled citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the first woman to serve as IHS director from 2009-2015, was a visionary in public health and tribal-federal engagement. (3/5)
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Dr. Charles Grim, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and the current Secretary of Health for the Chickasaw Nation, served as IHS director from 2003-2007 and has long championed tribal partnerships. (2/5)
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