Healthcare Needs of North Dakota American Indian Veterans
The purpose of this project was to conduct a statewide assessment of health status, healthcare access, and health risk of American Indian veterans residing on North Dakota’s four reservations and one Indian service area. Results have been returned to each tribe and disseminated to their tribal council, community health providers, and community members. A state report reflecting the aggregate results of the assessment will be provided to the participating tribes, the North Dakota Veterans Administration, and the North Dakota State Department of Health. These efforts will inform tribal and state health policymakers of the needs of American Indian veterans and provide valuable information for tribal and state planning efforts to assist with the development of community plans of action and infrastructure, and assist in decreasing jurisdictional confusion between the Indian Health Service and Veteran’s administration.
