IHS

About IHS

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that provides health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. It operates a comprehensive health service delivery system across tribal and urban partnerships, aiming to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The IHS administers programs including clinical and preventive services, public health support, and health IT modernization to support tribal health initiatives across multiple regional areas in the United States.