Indian Health Service

Through the Buy Indian Act, IHS and @BureauIndAffrs prioritize contracting with Indian-owned and controlled businesses—reinvesting in communities and advancing self-determination. Join us on April 27-28 for the 4th annual Buy Indian Industry Day: mbmgo.com/event/hhsbuyin…

On National Doctors’ Day, we celebrate the skill, sacrifice, and humanity of our doctors across Indian Country. Your care goes far beyond medicine—you bring comfort, hope, and compassion to so many. Thank you for all that you do each day.

The IHS also hosted a booth at the conference to spread awareness of PATH EHR and to engage with industry leaders. #ModernizeHealth #HealthITModernization

The IHS Health IT Modernization Program attended the 2026 HIMSS Conference in Las Vegas in March. IHS Chief Information Officer Mitchell Thornbrugh delivered an impactful keynote during the Native American & Indigenous Symposium, highlighting the IHS modernization efforts.

Today's National Medical Biller’s Day! Behind every successful health care facility is a dedicated medical biller ensuring accuracy, efficiency & financial stability. Thank you to medical billers across the Indian health system for helping to keep our operations running smoothly.

The IHS has published a Federal Register Notice that establishes the fiscal year 2026 Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) threshold of $19,630, a $535 increase from the previous year: ihs.gov/sites/newsroom…

Introducing the new IHS Find Health Care Map—an interactive resource featuring over 1,100 IHS, tribal, and urban Indian health facilities. With enhanced tools to search and filter, you can quickly find care by IHS Area, facility type, & available services: ihs.gov/findhealthcare…

You will have the opportunity to: • Connect directly with recruiters • Learn about employment opportunities across the Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction • Explore the benefits of working with the IHS • Get your questions answered live

Engineers: If you are looking for your next career opportunity and are interested in making a difference with the Indian Health Service, join our next virtual career fair at 7:00 pm ET tomorrow, March 26. Register today: bit.ly/4kNy7JE

Today is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a time to support HIV prevention, testing, and access to care among American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Raising awareness of HIV status is a first step to increasing education, encouraging early testing, and helping people with HIV in staying connected to health care and community resources. Find resources for American Indian and Alaska Native communities from Indian Health Service: ihs.gov/hivaids #NNHAAD #HIVAwareness @IHSgov

For a person with dementia, even a mild head injury from a fall can worsen confusion and memory. Help patients and elders stay steady and safe, at home and in the community, with this brochure: bit.ly/4lI1FJ5

Their dedication to promoting healthy lifestyles, honoring cultural food traditions, and supporting community well-being makes a lasting impact for individuals, families, and future generations.

Nutrition is more than nutrients. It’s community, culture, and connection. During #NutritionMonth, we recognize the registered dietitians, health educators, clinicians, and community health professionals supporting nutrition across Indian Country.

The IHS made significant progress in 2025 as the Health IT Modernization Program strengthened the foundation for a more connected, efficient PATH EHR. To learn more about the program's 2025 activities, check out our new blog: ihs.gov/newsroom/ihs-b… #HealthITModernization

From frontline clinicians to environmental services, support staff, leadership, and all our partners — patient safety is a shared responsibility. Thank you to all IHS staff for your commitment to advancing Total System Safety and ensuring the safest care for our communities.

This week, the IHS recognizes #PatientSafetyAwarenessWeek and the dedicated staff who make safe, high-quality care possible every day. Read more about how we are strengthening safety and trust across the IHS: bit.ly/4beFJjX

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 usajobs.gov/job/859800000

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.

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.

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.