April 12, 2021

Statement by Indian Health Service Acting Director Elizabeth Fowler on the President's Funding Request for the Indian Health Service

Author: Press Pool

News Release
Indian Health Service
On April 9, President Biden submitted his 2022 funding request to Congress which includes an increase of $2.2 billion for the Indian Health Service, for a total of $8.5 billion. This major investment in our communities will support our ongoing efforts to address long-standing health inequities experienced by American Indians and Alaska Natives. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for comprehensive, culturally appropriate personal and public health