Native communities continue to face higher rates of illness and death from cervical, colorectal, and breast cancer compared to many other groups in the United States. These cancers are often highly treatable when detected early, yet screening rates remain lower than needed. Expanding access to timely screening is a key step in reducing these disparities. In 2026, UIHS will launch … Read More
Surviving The Holidays: 10 Steps to Success – Diabetes Management
Even when everything goes according to plan, the holiday season can be stressful. We get out of our usual rhythms of sleep and work. There are travel negotiations, eating out, parties, counters filled with treats, kids on vacation and visitors. What can we do to make it through the holiday season and be ready to embark on 2018 feeling our … Read More
A Surgeon’s Perspective: The Devastating toll of tobacco and the power of quitting
As a surgeon, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of tobacco use, and today, I want to share some deeper insights and reflections that might encourage some to make different choices. Let me briefly mention that I once smoked myself, primarily during my time in the Navy in nuclear power school and aboard an aircraft carrier. Fortunately, I successfully … Read More
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