We are almost ready for Family Field Day. It is one of those events where everyone just shows up and spends time outside together. Be sure to scan the QR code or click the link to participate: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kSRN… #UICSL #NativeHealth #Wellness #Family

We start Sunrise Strength Training at 7:30am, drop in and start the morning right! UICSL Community Center: 120 W 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT #NativeHealth #UICSL #MovementIsMedicine

I’ve began eating more healthy in 2026, due to my new medication Mounjaro. I only hate half of this, to my surprise. I never thought I would be on Mounjaro but as a Native fighting T2D, I suppose it makes sense. Here’s to healthier tomorrows! #nativehealth #type2diabetes 💪🏽🪶

I appreciate the sympathy and your prayers for my son! Thank you very much. But no, this isn't just "misguided policy" or DEA fear affecting everyone equally. IHS has a documented history of undertreating Native patients for pain due to racial stereotypes that Indigenous people are inherently "addicts." That's institutional racism, not neutral policy. My son is Native, post-major surgery, and the denial of adequate pain relief (switching to weaker hydrocodone, ER refusing Percocet refill) is part of that pattern. That pattern is just made worse by all the anti-opioid policies and propaganda out there. This disparity is real and documented in tribal health reports. It's racism, full stop. Thanks again for the kind words. #DontPunishPain #NativeHealth #PainEquity #PainCareCrisis #IHSFail

I've been quiet again lately because my 18-year-old son very recently (13 days ago!) had major spinal fusion surgery at Tucson Medical Center and was discharged on Percocet for legitimate pain control. His PCP at Sells Indian Health Service hospital and clinic switched him to hydrocodone without our knowledge or consent, without discussing it with me or my son — a weaker, inferior drug that causes severe dizziness and headaches and does not control his pain adequately. When pain worsened, we followed primary care team and ER instructions to return. The ER doctor refused to refill Percocet, citing "policy" because he "already got a script last week" (a very small one, taken as prescribed!!) and claimed "no more opioids this far out." This far out? He just had hardware placed, bone grafts, and muscle trauma 13 days ago — pain doesn't vanish on a calendar!! The doctor admitted the PCP and surgeon both don't want him on more opioids "this far out." For crying out loud, 13 days post major spinal fusion surgery for severe scoliosis is not "far out." Healing does NOT happen immediately, and untreated pain slows and sometimes stops healing altogether. This is nothing but a fear-driven denial of care rooted in pseudoscientific opioid stigma and institutional racism. Native patients on the rez are routinely undertreated or denied effective pain relief due to the stereotype that Indigenous people are inherently "addicts." This is not medicine — it's bias disguised as policy. Hydrocodone is failing him, causing side effects, and slowing healing/mobility. The ER doc hid behind "addiction risk" instead of treating the actual patient. This is neglect. This is discrimination. This is wrong. IHS and Tucson Medical Center BOTH must stop letting racism and fear override Native patients' recovery and comfort. We deserve real care, not excuses. @IHSgov @HHSGov @CDCgov @US_FDA @DrMakaryFDA @SecKennedy @SenMarkKelly @RubenGallego @WhiteHouse @POTUS @tmcaznews @hrw @UNHumanRights @CMerandi @Breelee420 @DavidESmitty @ChadDKollas @palliative @grok @Diabolical2099 #PainCare #PainCareCrisis #WarOnPainPatients #NativeHealth #DontPunishPain #SeverePain #AcutePain #ChronicPain #IHSFail #HealthEquity #PainAdvocacy #DEAKills #CrimesAgainstHumanity

New funding alert for #overdose prevention. GLITEC will award up to 9 grants of $50,000 to support #Tribal and urban Indian organizations in the Bemidji Area. Real resources for lifesaving work. Deadline January 26, 2026. #grants #nativehealth #SUD #OUD tinyurl.com/fyhzrmry

RSV disproportionately impacts American Indian and Alsaka Native children. Luckily, vaccines offer the best protection against RSV. Recommendations for elders and babies can differ, so talk to your provider about your eligibility. @NCUIH_Official #NativeHealth

Native American communities face some of the nation’s highest lung cancer rates — and it’s not just about smoking. Generations of limited access to healthcare, underfunded tribal clinics, and exposure to environmental risks have deepened the divide. 👉 Read more: hubs.la/Q03StzBr0 #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #NativeHealth #HealthEquity #FYHN #PublicHealth #NMQF #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

💉 Happening today! Join NCUIH on Nov. 12 at 2 PM ET for Prevention in Practice—a virtual discussion on vaccine practices and UIO successes in Native communities. Register: buff.ly/QmYAFE4 #NCUIH #NativeHealth

Drug overdose deaths continue to devastate Native communities, but hope and healing are possible. Join us Nov. 13 for a powerful conversation about Reducing Drug Overdose Deaths in Indian Country. #NativeHealth #TribalWellness #OverdoseAwareness youtube.com/watch?v=EOnxDnWL…

Drug overdose deaths continue to devastate Native communities, but hope and healing are possible. Join us Nov. 13 for a powerful conversation about Reducing Drug Overdose Deaths in Indian Country. #NativeHealth #TribalWellness #OverdoseAwareness youtube.com/watch?v=EOnxDnWL…

Today we step away from our usual routine to honor the resilience of our ancestors, the traditions of our people, and the joy we find in community. Take time on this #IndigenousPeoplesDay to celebrate and recognize the strength of Native people. #NativeHealth #UrbanIndian

We’re honored to partner with NCAIED as a Platinum Sponsor for RES 2026! Aambé™ Health is helping strengthen Tribal healthcare systems and empower Native communities nationwide. Together, we rise. Aambé! Let’s go! #AambéHealth #RES2026 #NCAIED #NativeHealth #TribalSovereignty

This weekend we joined the Lumbee Fall Festival & Fish Fry in Maxton, NC! 🍂🐟 Alongside the fun — 5K run, cultural demonstrations, gospel singing, and great food — we were proud to support the community’s health and wellness. 💙 ✅ We shared important breast and prostate cancer information tailored for Native populations. ✅ We handed out face masks, hand sanitizer, and COVID-19 test strips to help families stay safe. Events like this remind us that health equity is about meeting people where they are — in culture, in community, and in celebration. 🙌 #HealthEquity #NativeHealth #CancerAwareness #CommunityCare #LumbeeTribe #NMQF

Learn how HHS, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is addressing Native American health challenges through opioid crisis solutions, autism support, and Long COVID research. nativesovereignty.com/a-new-… #NativeHealth #tribalhealth #HHS #IHS

Native Americans for Sovereignty and Preservation (NASP) applaud HHS's deployment of 70 Public Health Service officers to IHS facilities, addressing critical staffing shortages in tribal healthcare. nativesovereignty.com/hhs-70… #nativehealth #tribalhealth

Pine Creek Farms, operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, is a place of hope and healing. Many staff and volunteers are growing healthy food while serving Elders and the broader community.  #LinkinBio to learn more! #NativeHealth #Community

We are proud of our nursing team that presented at the National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association conference in Anchorage, AK. Thank you Tracee, Christi, and Justus for representing OKCIC! #NativeHealth #OKCIC #NANAINA2025

Too many of our elders are being quietly overmedicated, and it’s costing families more than we realize. In this new piece offers a step-by-step guide for families who want to protect their loved ones. tribalbusinessnews.com/spons… #Sponsored #RxDestroyer #NativeHealth #ElderCare

Too many of our elders are being quietly overmedicated, and it’s costing families more than we realize. In this new piece offers a step-by-step guide for families who want to protect their loved ones. tribalbusinessnews.com/spons… #Sponsored #RxDestroyer #NativeHealth #ElderCare