January 31, 2024
He Sapa Cancer Survivors Unite for Support and Shared Strength
RAPID CITY –In the heart of Rapid City, the He Sapa Cancer Survivors Talking Circle invites the community to join a powerful gathering on February 21st, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM MT, at 725 N Lacrosse St. This hour-long ...
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January 31, 2024
Great Plains Region to Host National Tribal Health Conference
RAPID CITY –The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is gearing up for its annual National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC), a pivotal week-long event focused on addressing the health needs of American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes. Scheduled from May 19 ...
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October 30, 2023
Youth Conference Enters 2nd Year
RAPID CITY –The Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board’s 2nd Annual HERO Expo is set to take place on November 16, 2023. The conference brings together local Native American youth and inspirational speakers from across Indian Country for a one-day ...
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October 19, 2023
Health Board Awarded $5.175m in Federal Grants
RAPID CITY – On the heels of a historic visit from Health and Human Services and Indian Health Service leadership, the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board has been awarded three grants totaling $5.175 million. Last week, the U.S. Department ...
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September 19, 2023
Health Board Hosts Tribal and Federal Officials
Rapid City: The Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board welcomed tribal and federal leaders to Rapid City last week in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Indian Health Service. Secretary of HHS Xavier Becerra, Deputy ...
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July 28, 2023
Health Board Acquires Top Talent to Aid in Organizational Expansion
On Tuesday, the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board announced the promotion of Matthew Ione to the newly created position of Vice President of Organizational & Workforce Development. RAPID CITY –The Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board is excited ...
July 18, 2023
Expect Increased Wait Times at Oyate Health Center During Upgrades
RAPID CITY — The Oyate Health Center is reminding its patients to expect some interruptions of services this weekend as a new computer server is installed at the facility. Beginning Friday, July 21st, the Oyate Health Center will transition to ...
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May 2, 2023
RAPID CITY – On March 8, 2023, the Oyate Health Center (OHC) was made aware of a potential breach ofpatient health information. Subsequent investigation revealed an unintended breach of patient information related to pharmacy visits made between August 31, 2021 ...
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April 25, 2023
Opioid Response Program Seeks Lakota and Dakota Language Translators
RAPID CITY –The Great Plains Tribal Opioid Response program is preparing to release a third edition of its animated prevention series. It seeks Lakota and Dakota language speakers to help translate the material into both Lakota and Dakota. Skyhawk Reborn ...
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February 17, 2023
Wo’ohitike Collaborative to host Healthy Relationships Training
Rapid City – Across Indian Country, a need exists to improve access to family-oriented health services. A new initiative from the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board will help Native American families do just that. The Wo’ohitike Collaborative, a new ...
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