This month marks the Urban Indian Health Institute’s 10th anniversary! Through the past 10 years we have seen many successes and have been fortunate to have a number of opportunities to serve the urban Indian community throughout the nation. We are grateful to all our partners who have assisted us throughout the years and hope you can join us in celebration of this monumental occasion. As the UIHI moves forward with new staff, projects, and vision, we hope that the urban Indian health family will continue to support our efforts and partner with us to address the health needs of our community. The UIHI would like to give a special thank you to the urban Indian health organizations, its advisory council members, project officers, and other key leaders that have helped to make the past ten years successful. We look forward to many more years of continued service to the urban Indian community.
Join Us Wednesday, July 21st 5pm to 7pm for an Open House Reception in Seattle to celebrate the achievements of the past 10 years and the journey ahead. Light refreshments will be served.
1225 South Weller Street, Suite 510, Seattle WA 98114
Posted in UIHI, UIHI News.
By Admin
– July 1, 2010
The Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) and the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center (FHCRC) are partnering to conduct an investigation related to access to prostate cancer care for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) men. This study will examine the feasibility of identifying men who have had an abnormal Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test, then characterizing the patterns of care for those individuals. Our goal is to identify barriers to care for men who have not had adequate follow-up after an abnormal PSA test.
The UIHI has identified 6 partner health organization sites for recruitment of study participants. The participating sites are:
1. Seattle, WA
2. Portland, OR
3. San Jose, CA
4. Oakland, CA
5. Wichita, KA
6. Lincoln, NE
Prostate Cancer Factsheet
PSA Communication Broadcast
For more information on this project, please contact:
Meghan Jernigan, MPH
Project Coordinator
Urban Indian Health Institute
Seattle Indian Health Board
meghanj@uihi.org
Voice: (206) 812-3038
Fax: (206) 812-3044
Posted in Cancer, Project Descriptions.
By Meghan Jernigan
– June 17, 2010
Read the new UIHO Spotlight page about an outstanding residency program training doctors to work in urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities and other underserved populations.
Posted in Communications.
By Admin
– June 14, 2010