As a result of the current Federal government funding situation, the information on this website may not be up to date or acted upon. Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at www.opm.gov . Despite the lapse in appropriations, IHS will continue to provide direct clinical health care services as well as referrals for contracted services that cannot be provided through IHS clinics. For more information on how IHS is impacted, visit: HHS Contingency Plan
Health Promotion
The IHS Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) Initiative aims to improve American Indian and Alaska Native health by enhancing preventive efforts at local, regional, and national levels. HPDP develops and implements effective health promotion and chronic disease prevention programs in order to increase the health of individuals, families, and communities across Indian country. The HPDP initiative concentrates on five primary focus areas:
- Diabetes
- Nutrition
- Obesity
- Physical Activity and Exercise
- Tobacco Cessation
For more information about HPDP, please visit the Health Promotion/Disease Prevention website.