The United States Government Manual

Indian Health Service

5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857



DIRECTOR	(vacancy)
Principal Deputy Director	Michael Weahkee
Deputy Director	Christopher Buchanan

The Indian Health Service, as part of the Public Health Service, provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives. It helps Native American tribes develop their health programs; facilitates and assists tribes in coordinating health planning and obtaining and utilizing health resources available through Federal, State, and local programs, in operating comprehensive health programs and evaluating them; and provides comprehensive health care services, including hospital and ambulatory medical care, preventive and rehabilitative services, and development of community sanitation facilities.

https://www.ihs.gov/aboutihs

Sources of Information

A–Z Index

The Indian Health Service's Web site features an alphabetical index to help visitors search for specific topics or browse content that aligns with their interests.

https://www.ihs.gov/atoz/a/

Career Opportunities

For information on employment, visit the "Career Opportunities" Web page.

https://www.ihs.gov/careeropps

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Indian Health Service's Web site features an electronic FOIA requester center.

https://www.ihs.gov/FOIA

Newsroom

The Newsroom features announcements, congressional testimony, factsheets, press releases, and speeches.

https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom | Email: newsroom@ihs.gov

Social Media

The Indian Health Service has a Facebook account.

https://www.facebook.com/IndianHealthService

The Indian Health Service posts videos on its YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/user/IHSgov/feed

http://www.ihs.gov/contact

For further information, contact the Management Policy and Internal Control Staff, Indian Health Service, 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 301-443-3593.