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People With Disabilities On Tribal Lands: Education, Health Care, Vocational Rehabilitation, And Independent Living, A. Kauffman, M. Whelshula, V. Paternoster, T. Spellman, W. Thompson, A. Walline Aug 2003

People With Disabilities On Tribal Lands: Education, Health Care, Vocational Rehabilitation, And Independent Living, A. Kauffman, M. Whelshula, V. Paternoster, T. Spellman, W. Thompson, A. Walline

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This project examined research on health, rehabilitation, independent living, and education issues that affect people with disabilities living in Indian Country. The report discusses views and perspectives of American Indialaska Native people with disabilities, tribal leaders, and federal agency representatives identified as productive in meeting the needs of people with disabilities residing in tribal lands. This report also assesses and recommends government-to-government (state to sovereign tribal to U.S. government) improvements in relationships needed for effective coordination across existing federally funded projects/programs. In addition, a Toolkit guide providing resource information was developed for use by consumers, tribal communities, and people at …


Final Report On Evaluation Of Indian Health Service Funded Community Alcohol Service Programs., Indian Health Service Jan 2003

Final Report On Evaluation Of Indian Health Service Funded Community Alcohol Service Programs., Indian Health Service

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The IHS Strategic Plan is the product of a diverse workgroup with expertise in various facets of healthcare from clinical care to facilities construction. The IHS Strategic plan entails four goals: Build Healthy Communities, Achieve Parity in Access by 2010, Provide Compassionate Quality Health Care, and Embrace Innovation. Each of these goals are outlined alongside their respective strategies for accomplishment.


Cancer Mortality Among American Indians And Alaska Natives: Regional Differences, 1994-1998, D.K. Espey, R.E. Paisano, N. Cobb Jan 2003

Cancer Mortality Among American Indians And Alaska Natives: Regional Differences, 1994-1998, D.K. Espey, R.E. Paisano, N. Cobb

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This monograph delineates cancer mortality rates among American Indians and Alaska Native within the different regions served by the Indian Health Service (IHS). The table and charts depict broader geographic regions than in previous IHS cancer mortality monographs. The estimated IHS service population for each region and the cancer mortality rates from 1994 to 1998 are presented. Comparisons are made to the general U.S. population for the same time period. The intention of this publication is to provide detailed information about thew impact of cancer among Native American peoples, with a focus on the regional variability of cancer incidence for …