Tag Archives: Obamacare

HealthCare for Native Americans

By Andrew Bentley for PWNA | Published: June 9, 2015

Unable to make it through a fiscal year without running out of funds, I.H.S. is limiting treatment to only the most sensitive cases such as those involving loss of life or limb, so this nonprofit supports preventative healthcare on the reservations.

Posted in History, Culture, Justice, Health | Also tagged American Indian, National Relief Charities, Native American, Indian Health Service, Affordable Care Act, Indian Affairs Committee, I.H.S. | 1 Comment

Obama’s Vision for Standing Rock & Native Youth

By Helen Oliff | Published: June 24, 2014

President Obama has a vision for the Standing Rock reservation youth to strengthen education and provide more job opportunities.

Posted in Older Archives_Humanitarian | Also tagged American Indian, Native American, education, Indian country, veterans, Cobell settlement, President Obama, Standing Rock Reservation, the First Lady, Times newspaper, Lakota Country Times | Leave a comment

Native Video Series: “Don’t Get Sick after June”

By Helen Oliff | Published: March 11, 2014

The Indian Health Service (I.H.S.) is not a welfare program but a treaty obligation. The I.H.S. routinely runs out of funds mid-year limiting reservation healthcare to “life or limb” emergencies.

Posted in Older Archives_Humanitarian | Also tagged American Indian, Native American, Indian Health Service, 1868 treaty, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Health Insurance Marketplace, Affordable Care Act | Leave a comment

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