News by Topic: American Indians and Alaska Natives

News from the past 14 days. Please visit the News Archive for earlier stories.

$10 Million in Grants Aimed at Enrolling American Indian, Alaska Native Kids in Health Care to be Awarded     Top Story 
Nov 20, 2009 -- HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the availability of up to $10 million in grants to help reach American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children who qualify for, but are not yet enrolled, in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Indian Health Service; Loan Repayment Program for Repayment of Health Professions Educational Loans     Federal Register 
Nov 18, 2009 -- Funding is available from the Indian Health Service for a loan repayment program for health professions educational loans (undergraduate and graduate) in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs.
Learn more about: Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program