Supporting Accurate and Timely Dementia Diagnosis in the Indian Health System

Indian Health Service briefing · February 24, 2026

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IHS mission and diagnostic priority

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Speaker 1 introduced the Indian Health Service, noting its scale—"the eighteenth largest health care system in The United States"—and said one of its priorities since joining IHS in 2022 is "accurate and timely diagnosis." Speaker 1 framed diagnosis as a systems priority across diverse tribal communities and local adaptations.

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A presenter from the Indian Health Service described efforts to improve timely diagnosis of cognitive impairment across tribal communities, including Mini‑Cog screening pilots run by Community Health Representatives, 193 screenings at six volunteer sites, and workforce supports such as a geriatric nurse fellowship.

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