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Heart Disease

Strength, wisdom, and good health are American Indian birthrights. Our elders taught us many healthy ways that were practiced for many generations. Over time, some healthy traditions have been traded for unhealthy ways that increase the chances of getting some diseases.

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Tobacco

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives today. We can do something to prevent heart disease. One way to keep healthy is not to misuse tobacco.

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Symptoms of Colon Cancer

In the early stages of colon cancer, there are often no symptoms. This means that someone could have colon cancer and not know it. That is why it is important to be tested regularly.

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Cost of Immunization

There are 12 Indian Health Services located around the country. Immunizations are provided for Native people free of charge at these agencies. However, vaccines can be administered by most health care providers at low or no cost.

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Blood Pressure

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives today. Knowing your blood pressure can help you prevent heart disease.

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Health Care

Two types of services are provided by the Indian Health Service: (1) Direct health care services, which are provided by an IHS facility, or (2) contract health services (CHS), which are provided by a non-IHS facility or provider through contracts with the IHS.

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Why Immunize our children?

Ensuring the safety and health of our American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities is our responsibility. If enough people in our communities are protected, vaccine-preventable diseases will not be passed to our children, our families, and our communities.

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Screening tests for colon cancer

Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)
This test looks for hidden blood in your bowel movement. For three bowel movements in a row, you place a small piece of bowel movement on a card.

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