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Addressing Dementia in Cherokee Nation

Award Number: H1H8IHS0026
ORGANIZATION: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
OPDIV: IHS
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2025
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2028

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Addressing Dementia in Cherokee Nation - Dementia is significantly under-recognized and under-diagnosed in Indian Country. Cherokee Nation Health Services is able to provide clinical services to patients living with dementia, however, there are not any existing support services dedicated to helping these patients and their caregivers navigate the required care that is associated with this diagnosis. Our health system needs support staff to fill this role, as it is a critical element of reaching desired health care outcomes. The overall project objective is to expand upon existing services to develop a comprehensive approach to care and services for patients living with dementia and their caregivers. Specific elements of this approach include: • Awareness and Recognition • Timely and Accurate Diagnosis • Multidisciplinary Assessment • Management and Referral • Caregiver Support If successful, the program’s efforts will result in patients and caregivers being satisfied with the support that they have received while navigating dementia diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, another goal of this project will be to increase awareness and recognition of the warning signs for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The success of the program will be evaluated based on numerous factors. Cherokee Nation Health Services is the largest tribally operated health care system. If awarded, grant funds will be utilized to hire a new Patient Navigator as well as a Nurse Case Manager dedicated to serving patients with dementia and their caregivers. The new Patient Navigator will be joining the Patient Experience Team - a group of employees that are dedicated to improving patient satisfaction within our health system and increasing access to health care for Cherokee citizens living outside of the Reservation. The new Nurse Case Manager will be joining the Specialty Nurse Coordination Team within Cherokee Nation Health Services. This team is dedicated to serving patients within the clinical care setting.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $200,000 )
2025	2025	CHEROKEE NATION	17675 S MUSKOGEE AVE	TAHLEQUAH	OK	74464	CHEROKEE	USA	Demonstration Projects for Indian Health	00	1	9/4/2025	NEW	$200,000
														Subtotal = $200,000

Grand Total All Awards = $200,000

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Addressing Dementia in Cherokee Nation

Award Number: H1H8IHS0026

ORGANIZATION: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

OPDIV: IHS

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2025

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2028

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