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Email this Webcast Support Files Nolan Slides   (.pdf)    Roubideaux Slides   (.pdf)    Speaker Biographies   (.pdf)    Westmoreland Slides   (.pdf)    Related Links Sources for Further Research Organizations and Research Institutions Publications and Reports Indian Health Care in the 21st Century: A Case Study in Disparities  5/9/2005 Kaiser Family Foundation, Washington, D.C. View Webcast ( video ) ( transcript ) NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the introduction and question and answer session are not available. We regret any inconvenience. The Kaiser Family Foundation, in conjunction with the Morris K. Udall Foundation and the American Public Health Association, hosts a luncheon briefing on Indian health issues. This event highlights research that appears in the May issue* of the American Journal of Public Health, on health policy challenges affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives. Panelists discuss key Indian health issues, including the availability of mental health services, the adequacy of federal funding, and priorities for Indian health. Welcome and Introductions Marsha Lillie-Blanton, Dr. P.H., vice president, Kaiser Family Foundation Terrence Bracy, chairman, Board of Trustees, Morris K. Udall Foundation Georges Benjamin, M.D., F.A.C.P., executive director, American Public Health Association PANEL Moderator: Joanne Silberner, health policy correspondent, National Public Radio The Issues Overview of Indian Health Issues Yvette Roubideaux, M.P.H., M.D., assistant professor, Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona; AJPH author Mental Health Issues and Services Michael Bird, M.S.W., M.P.H., executive director, National Native American AIDS Prevention Center The Federal Budget and Indian Health Care Tim Westmoreland, J.D., research professor, Health Policy Institute, Georgetown University Law Center Discussion Priorities of the Indian Health Service Leo Nolan, III, M.Ed., senior policy analyst Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Legislative Priorities for Indian Health Paul Moorehead, J.D., partner, Gardner Carton & Douglas, LLP *This link provides free access to the May issue of the American Journal of Public Health. Sign up for email alerts and stay informed about upcoming HealthCasts, and the latest health policy issues, news, and events. Not sure if your computer is set up to view a HealthCast? For technical support on this or other issues: Consult our Frequently Asked Questions or How to View. Contact us by email with any comments, problems, suggestions. Call the kaisernetwork.org Help Desk at 202-347-5270. Change Your Video Preferences ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... About Us     Help