Official Urged Fewer Diagnoses of PTSD
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- A psychologist who helps lead the post-traumatic stress disorder program at a medical facility for veterans in Texas told staff members to refrain from diagnosing PTSD because so many veterans were seeking government disability payments for the condition.
Foster care should respect heritage
(WASHINGTON) -- In Washington today, there are more than 10,000 children in foster care. They will spend an average of two years in care, and nearly half (42 percent) will move three or more times.
Open house opens doors for local Indians
(CALIFORNIA) -- The California Tribal TANF Partnership that operates in Jackson is one of 17 Northern California sites offering assistance to American Indian families, but for the past four years it has operated under the radar.
Residents reaching out to Indian reservation
(MONTANA) -- As the forlorn wind blows through a desolate prairie, it is often filled with overwhelming despair. The deteriorating schools, which lack adequate books makes it hard for residents to break the cycle of poverty.
Three Affiliated Tribes Taking Over Health Care from IHS
(NORTH DAKOTA) -- The Three Affiliated Tribes is taking over health care delivery on the Fort Berthold Reservation from the Indian Health Service. A ceremony is scheduled later this morning at the tribal health center west of New Town to mark the change.
Treatment centre planning begins
(SASKATOON) -- A working group made up of three Saulteaux First Nations is set to begin planning a treatment centre for Yellow Quill, in response to the freezing deaths of two young girls.
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