White Earth Indian Health Service

09/01/2026

White Earth and Naytahwaush Clinics will be closed September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Please make sure to get all meds picked up before the long holiday weekend.

09/01/2026

With the right tools, anyone can act to prevent overdose deaths and . Visit samhsa.gov/overdose-reversal for information and resources to learn how you, loved ones and community can and help save lives.

09/01/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, an opportunity to remember those that we have lost to overdose, walk together in the shared grief of those left behind, and commit to working together to end overdose and related impacts.

Overdose affects individuals, families, and communities, and preventing it remains an important part of the Indian Health Service’s mission. Each person’s path to treatment and recovery is different, and each of us has a role in helping connect people with the care they need. Whether you complete overdose response training, carry naloxone, practice and promote safe medication storage, help connect someone to treatment, or support a person in recovery, you can play a role in preventing overdose and supporting healthier communities.

Read more: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/ihs-blog/august-2026-blogs/taking-action-working-together-to-prevent-overdose/

09/01/2026

Last week, Director of Strategic Initiatives Dr. Kim Hartwig represented IHS at the “Chronic Disease of Addiction National Transformation Forum” at the White House complex in Washington, D.C. The forum brought together national leaders, health care professionals, addiction and recovery experts, policymakers, and community advocates to discuss addiction treatment, recovery and long-term care. This was part of the Great American Recovery Initiative, a national effort focused on recognizing addiction as a chronic, treatable disease and improving access to treatment and recovery support.

We are proud that IHS had a voice in this important national conversation. Dr. Hartwig highlighted lessons from Indian Country and our belief that effective approaches to addiction must be community-driven, culturally grounded, and supported by evidence-based treatment. She discussed the importance of integrating addiction treatment into routine health care while recognizing culture, relationships, and community connections as essential components of healing and recovery.

At IHS, we are working to expand evidence-based treatment, team-based care, and trauma-informed approaches while supporting traditional and cultural practices chosen by patients and communities. We also have much to learn from the innovative solutions already developed in Tribal communities. Our responsibility is to listen, strengthen what works, and help bring successful approaches to scale.

08/10/2026

07/31/2026

Have you ever tasted a dish that connects you to history and culture? Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) white corn soup is a traditional soup that’s bigger than the ingredients it uses—simple on the surface but deeply connected to the land it comes from.

Recipes vary widely by Tribe, region, and family tradition, but white corn soup has been a cherished dish for generations of family meals, ceremonies, and community gatherings. It’s a two-day preparation process that uses traditional methods and includes few ingredients. Some recipes only require water, dried white corn, beans, pork or turkey, and hardwood ashes for hulling.

Try your hand at making traditional white corn soup using the recipe featured in the CDC’s Traditional Foods in Native America (found on page 35), a publication used by IHS and Tribal nutrition programs:https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes-ndwp/media/Part-I-Traditional-Foods-in-Native-America-April-21.pdf

If you're interested in preparing other recipes that are faithful to a particular tradition, cookbooks by Indigenous authors and organizations, like the Iroquois White Corn Project, offer more white corn recipes rooted in specific cultural practices and histories: https://www.ganondagan.org/white-corn-project

Follow along as IHS continues to celebrate the history, cultural significance, and health benefits of traditional Indigenous foods in our campaign, Rooted in Culture: Native Foods of America.

07/29/2026

Connecting with the is simple and convenient. No matter where you are or what you're going through, skilled, caring counselors are available to talk through your unique situation any time.

07/29/2026

The Indian Health Service is working to increase access to maternal health care in Tribal communities and support families during and after pregnancy. The goal of the Maternal and Child Health program is to bring national resources into the Native community. It is also important that our initiatives and efforts lead with cultural safety and humility, to transform and ensure that the health system is led by the people it serves.

Read more about how IHS is bridging the gap in rural maternal health care from Maternal Child Health Consultant Cmdr. Tina Pattara-Lau, M.D.: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/ihs-blog/july-2026-blogs/bridging-the-gaps-in-rural-maternal-health-care/

07/29/2026

For many Tribes in Oklahoma, wild onions are more than a springtime tradition. They represent family, cultural knowledge, and a lasting connection to the land. Watch Mvskoke (Muscogee Creek) elder Carol Tiger as she shares the tradition of harvesting and preparing Tafvmpuce (wild onions), a cherished springtime food passed down through generations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXWHyLhroRY. (The recipe is also posted in the comments below.)

Often gathered from shaded woodlands and creek banks, wild onions are carefully harvested, cleaned, and prepared into a meal that brings families and communities together. Today, wild onion dinners continue to serve as beloved community gatherings and fundraisers across Oklahoma. Carol’s workshop, supported by the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance’s 2025 Healing Meals Grant, helps preserve these treasured recipes and traditions by documenting them for future generations.

Follow along as IHS continues to celebrate the history, cultural significance, and health benefits of traditional Indigenous foods in our campaign, Rooted in Culture: Native Foods of America.

07/27/2026

UPDATE: PHONES AND COMPUTERS ARE BACK UP!

Naytahwaush Clinic Phones and Computer systems are down. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please call White Earth IHS if you are needing to talk to someone.