Cd'A Tribe receives health service award
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 1 month, 1 week AGO
PLUMMER — The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has been selected for the Fiscal Year 2025 Indian Health Service Joint Venture Construction Program for Long Term Care projects, marking a major milestone for the Tribe and the future of health care services within the community.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Indian Health Service recently made the announcement. The competitive program supports tribal nations and tribal organizations in developing health care facilities that expand access to quality care for Tribal communities.
“This award represents an important investment in the future of our Tribe and the health of our people. We appreciate the partnership with the Indian Health Service and everyone who helped make this opportunity possible for Tribal communities like ours," Tribe Chairman Chief Allan said.
This marks the first time the Joint Venture Construction Program has specifically offered support for a Long-Term Care facility project, and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe is the only recipient in the lower 48 states under this new initiative.
The future facility will also be a first for Idaho tribes. Under the Joint Venture Construction Program, tribes provide funding for the acquisition or construction of health care facilities, while the Indian Health Service requests federal funding for staffing and operational support through a long-term partnership agreement.
“We are proud to continue building for the future of our people.” Janice Jordan, CEO of Marimn Health.
The award supports the Tribe’s continued efforts to expand long-term care opportunities and improve access to culturally centered health services for tribal members and elders, a press release said.
“For our elders, our families, and those who will come after us, this investment means opportunity, stability, and better care close to home,” Allan said.