May 10, 2024
Health Board receives $5 million to continue Healthy Start work
RAPID CITY –The Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board has again been funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to maintain the Great Plains Healthy Start Program (GPHS) with approximately $5 million over the next five years. Established ...
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April 10, 2024
Tribes Launch Urgent Syphilis Response Effort in Partnership with Health Board and CDC
Oglala Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Launch Urgent Syphilis Response Effort in Partnership with Federal and Local Agencies South Dakota, April 9, 2024 – The Oglala Sioux Tribe, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and the Cheyenne ...
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March 7, 2024
Fatherhood Symposium a Success
RAPID CITY –The Fatherhood Symposium was a remarkable event in Rapid City at the Rushmore Holiday Inn on February 20-21. Close to 200 people attended to partake in the enriching experience. We were delighted to have Jim Warne join us ...
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March 7, 2024
All-Star Game to Host Health Fair
RAPID CITY—The Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board is gearing up to collaborate with the Lakota All-Star game, enhancing the overall experience for both participants and attendees. The partnership between the Great Plains Tribal Leaders and the Lakota All-Star Game ...
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March 5, 2024
Empowering Leadership through Strengths: A Recap of the SDI 2.0 Training
RAPID CITY –In a recent gathering, approximately 50 managers from across the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board convened for an intensive and comprehensive training session. The objective was clear: to enhance leadership skills within the organization and foster a ...
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March 5, 2024
Health Board Joins Newly Formed AIMES Alliance
RAPID CITY –The American Indian Medical Education Strategies (AIMES) Alliance, a collaborative effort comprising 24 urban and rural tribal organizations, medical institutions, and advocacy groups, has been established to combat the pervasive physician shortages experienced in tribal communities. Spearheaded by ...
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February 27, 2024
Tribal Leaders Urge HHS Secretary to Declare Syphilis Emergency
RAPID CITY, S.D. — In response to an alarming surge in syphilis cases sweeping across the Great Plains Region, tribal officials representing nations spanning North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are urgently appealing to Health and Human Services (HHS) ...
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January 31, 2024
Honor Every Woman Hosts Papathon & Walk
RAPID CITY – In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board’s Honor Every Woman program helped raise awareness. The program hosted two separate events: a Papathon at the Oyate Health Center and a walk ...
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January 31, 2024
Sober Community Events Continue
By Amelia Schafer Indian Country Today (Reprinted with edits Keeping hearts and minds healthy during the winter – ICT News) RAPID CITY, S.D. — With colder temperatures keeping people inside, representatives from the Great Plains Tribal Leadrs Health Board looked ...
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January 31, 2024
Health Board to Host Fatherhood Symposium
RAPID CITY – Finding resources to assist parents in their journey of raising children can often be difficult. To help bring together resources and community members, the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board and its Maternal Child Health Department are ...
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