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Community health representative: The first tribally contracted program, since 1968 - American indian paraprofessional healthcare providers

Job Details

Disease Prevention

The mission of the Indian Health Service (I H S) is to elevate the health status of American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) to the highest possible level. Despite concerted and sustained efforts by I H S and Tribal programs, substantial disparities in health persist for AI/AN compared to the US overall population. Please visit The Indian Health Service program for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.

Disease Prevention - to teach or promote methods and/or measures that have been proven effective in avoiding illness and/or lessening its effects, such as:

  • Immunizations
  • Control of High Blood Pressure
  • Control of Sexually Transmittable Disease
  • Prevention and Control of Diabetes
  • Control of Toxic Agents
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Accident Prevention
  • Fluoridation of Water
  • Control of Infectious Agents

 

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