American Indian and Alaska Native SIDS Risk Reduction Resource Kit
Print publication
Toolkit of culturally appropriate materials health care professionals and health educators can use to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Native communities. Available free.
Sponsoring organization: CJ Foundation for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center
Technical assistance
Provides information and technical assistance to American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages that helps their members with disabilities live healthy, integrated lives within their communities.
Sponsoring organization: University of Montana Rural Institute
American Indian Health
Web site
Links to a variety of resources on issues related to American Indian health and well-being. Includes information on health care access, specific health conditions, environmental health, and more.
Sponsoring organization: National Library of Medicine
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Database
Database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments; federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals. Contains information on grant eligibility, application procedures, selection criteria, and program deadlines.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. General Services Administration
Center for American Indian Health: Training Opportunities
Web site
Training opportunities for American Indian researchers.
Sponsoring organization: Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health
Hill-Burton toll free hot line for medical assistance:
IHS Health & Heritage
Web site
Information on specific healthcare topics concerning American Indian and Alaska Natives. Covers health disparities, treaties and laws, statistics and more.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
Index of Native American Non-Profit Resources on the Internet
Web site
Extensive links to Native American non-profits and sources of funding for Native America programs.
Indian Health Legislation
Web site
Legislative tracking of federal bills related to Indian health. While the sponsoring organization is focused on urban health, much of the legislation covered is relevant to tribal health in non-urban areas as well.
Sponsoring organization: National Council of Urban Indian Health
Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
Database
Contains information on the IHS Loan Repayment Program for health professionals committed to practice at an IHS or other Indian health program.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Linking Native Americans to Health Information
Web site
Links to consumer health resources for Native American consumers and health professionals. Includes resources on diseases, research, health promotion and more.
MedlinePlus: Native American Health
Web site
Links to resources related to Native American health, including organizations, statistics, and publications.
Sponsoring organization: National Library of Medicine
Native American Calling
Web site
A live call-in program, linking public radio stations, the Internet and listeners together and covering issues specific to Native communities.
Native American Cancer Research
Web site
Resources and research on Native American cancer.
Native Health Databases
Database
Citations and abstracts of health-related articles, reports, surveys, and other resource documents pertaining to the health and health care of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Canadian First Nations.
Partners for Healthy Children, South Carolina: medical and dental assistance
Web site
Services for the sight impaired:
Native American contact: Jerry Francis
The Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
Alphabetized list of American Indian Individuals owed monies by the Trust:
Tribal Connections
Web site
Provides comprehensive links and information on community health, cultural resources, funding, and government assistance for American Indians/Alaskan Natives.
Vision USA
Help with eye exams and eyewear
American Indian & Alaska Native (AI/AN) Populations
Overview of health and related statistics for American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Sponsored by the CDC Office of Minority Health.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
American Indian and Alaska Native Early Childhood Health, Development, and Education Research
Review of research focused on early childhood issues in American Indian and Alaska Native health, development, and education.
American Indians and Alaska Natives and Tobacco
Statistics related to tobacco-related health effects and tobacco use in the American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
American Indians/Alaska Natives and Cardiovascular Diseases
Biostatistical fact sheet on the incidence of cardiovascular diseases in the American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
Sponsoring organization: American Heart Association
American Indians/Alaskan Natives and Lung Disease
Statistics on lung disease in the American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
Sponsoring organization: American Lung Association
Cancer Health Disparities
Cancer statistics for African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Includes information on NCI research activities related to cancer health disparities.
Sponsoring organization: National Cancer Institute
Faststats: American Indian Health Facts
Health statistics for the American Indian population.
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
Grants and Funding Information for American Indian/Alaska Native Researchers
Guide to finding and obtaining funding for Native American health research. Sponsored by the University of Washington.
Health Disparities Experienced by American Indians and Alaska Natives
Issue describes disparities in health for certain preventable health conditions (diabetes, cancer, bronchiolitis, and injuries) among American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs).
Journal: MMWR Volume: 52 Issue: 30
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
If You Knew the Conditions…: Health Care to Native Americans
Online version of a 1994 exhibit on Native American Health. History of U.S. government health initiatives and biographies of famous Native American physicians.
Sponsoring organization: National Library of Medicine
Injury Mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Youth - United States, 1989-1998
Injury mortality statistics for American Indian and Alaska Native children and youth.
Journal: MMWR Volume: 52 Issue: 30 Pages: 697-701
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Legal and Historical Roots of Health Care for American Indians and Alaska Natives in the U.S.
Overview of history of health care provision to American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Includes a timeline of legislative and historical events as well as detailed overview of the laws, federal agencies, and issues involved. Includes a brief section on current issues in AI/AN health care.
Sponsoring organization: Kaiser Family Foundation
Risk Factors for Chronic Disease and Injury Vary Greatly by Region and Sex Among American Indians and Alaskan Natives
Brief overview of differences among American Indians and Alaska Natives by geographic region and sex for three health risk factors: current cigarette smoking, awareness of having diabetes, and not wearing a seatbelt.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Taking Steps to Restore Tribal Fitness
Discusses the Enhancing a Community Through Physical Activity project at the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Reservation Tribal Wellness Center near Plummer, Idaho.
Journal: Advances Issue: 1 Pages: 8
Sponsoring organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research
Focuses on behavioral, social, and health sciences which clearly relate to the mental health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives Sponsoring organization: National Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
State association
Works to provide the highest quality health services for all Alaska Natives. A Native American Research Center on Health.
American Indian & Alaska Native (AI/AN) Epidemiology Centers
Federal government
Six tribal epidemiology centers work to improve the health and well-being of AI/AN populations through a variety of activities including surveillance for disease conditions, epidemiological analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of surveillance data, investigation of disease outbreaks, and more. Supported by an Indian Health Service and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention partnership.
American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
Tribal government
Represents 34 tribal colleges in the US and Canada.
AoA Native Americans, Native Alaskans, & Hawaiian Natives Program
Federal government
Coordinates federal activities, administers grants, and collects and disseminates information related to the problems of older Native Americans. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Administration on Aging (AoA) program.
Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP)
National association
Dedicated to pursuing excellence in Native American health care by promoting education in the medical disciplines, honoring traditional healing practices and restoring the balance of mind, body, and spirit.
DHHS Office of Minority Health (OMH)
Federal government
Works to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities. Part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Hurricane / Disaster Assistance through FEMA / Homeland Security. Tribes in South Carolina may qualify for disaster assistance through their non-profit status whether non-state or Federally recognized. Contact Mr. Joe Robel at 803-400-0316 joe.robel@dhs.gov
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Federal government
Responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Works to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Indians Into Medicine Program (INMED)
Nonprofit
A University of North Dakota academic support program aiding American Indian students in their quest to serve the health care needs of native communities.
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona American Indian Research Center for Health (AIRCH)
Nonprofit
Encourages practical research to improve American Indian peoples' health status. A Native American Research Center on Health site.
National Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research (NCAIANMHR)
Nonprofit
A minority mental health research center focused specifically on American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health and located at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry.
National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)
Nonprofit
Works to better the lives of the nation's indigenous seniors through advocacy, employment training, dissemination of information, and data support.
National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
National association
Strengthening Tribal Management Capabilities in Health and Human Service Delivery
National Indian Women's Health Resource Center (NIWHRC)
Nonprofit
Works to assist American Indian and Alaska Native women achieve optimal health and well being throughout their lifetime.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
Nonprofit
Works closely with the local service providers throughout the nation to address the needs of American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian elders.
Native American Research Centers on Health (NARCH)
Nonprofit
Federally-funded research centers that conduct research and research training responsive to the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)
Nonprofit
Works to assist Northwest tribes to improve the health status and quality of life of member tribes and Indian people in their delivery of culturally appropriate and holistic health care. A Native American Research Center on Health site.
Partners for Healthy Children, South Carolina: medical and dental assistance
http://www.workworld.org/wwwebhelp/medicaid_program_partners_for_healthy_children_south_carolina.htm
Special Education Program for Teachers and Administrators (SEPTA)
Nonprofit
Works to develop and implement a comprehensive Special Education training program that enhances the professional development of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and BIA grant school personnel. A project of the University of Arizona's Native American Research and Training Center.
The Gift of Life Foundation assists in matching donors to persons needing transplants of tissue or organs. Transplants are more successful if donations are within a race. They will send people to sign up potential donors as Native Americans so other Native Americans have a better chance at survival.
U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Federal government
U.S. Senate Committee with jurisdiction to study the unique problems of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples and to propose legislation to alleviate these difficulties.
Veteran's Assistance in South Carolina: Contact Raymond Nelson at the Dorn VA Medical Center for any type of Veteran's assistance, questions, or employment at the VA centers. He will personally help guide you through their system. 803.776-4000 ext.7095
Farming /Agriculture
Help for American Indians in South Carolina to access FSA / UDSA programs for their farming / agricultural endeavors. Contact Gina Bass, Outreach Liaison for the National Tribal Development Association's National FSA American Indian Credit Outreach Initiative: giftswriter@aol.com York, S.C.
For information about Office of Rural Health Policy grant programs and general questions about tribal health:
Craig Williamson, Office of Rural Health Policy
CWilliamson@hrsa.gov
301.443.0835
Health of Native People of North America: An Annotated Mediagraphy, Authors: Sharon A. Gray and Edward R. Starr, MC Journal: The Journal of Academic Media Librarianship, v1 no.2, Fall 1993:70-100.
Large listing of audiovisual resources on Native American health
