The take home message is do not let your physician order a PSA test on you for prostate cancer screening until after discussing with you these new guidelines
As a physician who began practicing medicine before the advent of the PSA (prostatic specific antigen) test, as it became available I was delighted to find that there was now a test offered that could aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer and help save the lives of my male patients who were destined to develop prostate cancer.
Board will be responsible for developing structure for the Nation’s Health and Wellness Division as well as compacting the Pawhuska IHS clinic
Osage Nation Principal Chief John Red Eagle has appointed three Osages to the new Health Authority Board created by Congressional legislation during the 2011 Tzi-Zho Session.
Ron Shaw, MD, Tim Tall Chief and Lynette Freeman have been named to the board created by ONCA 11-116. The board will be responsible for “consolidating and implementing the organizational structure of the Osage Nation Health and Wellness Division.”
It’s my opinion as a Tribal citizen and that of others that the Osage Nation should proceed toward self-governance with the Indian Health Service for the benefit and improved health care of Osage Citizens
What is Self-governance in terms of health care and why should I know about it?
The term self-governance does not clearly convey its meaning as regards to the relationship between a federally recognized tribe and the United States government.
Chief’s Office says idea still being studied; compacting clinic would allow the Nation more control of clinic’s finances, services
A target date of Oct. 1 for the Osage Nation to compact the Pawhuska Indian Health Service clinic is a suggestion from a retired Indian Health Service official. But the idea of signing a self-governance compact with IHS is still being explored, according to the Chief’s Office.
Compacting the clinic would allow the Nation to have more say in decisions regarding the facility’s finances and patient services.
More than 8,000 Osages have registered for the health card to help cover medical expenses
The Second Osage Nation Congress approved a $4 million supplement for the health benefit card fund Sept. 28 which will go toward replenishing the $500 health debit cards for the 2011 calendar year.
The $4 million supplement appropriation bill (ONCA 10-91) passed with a 7-3 vote after it was successfully advanced for a final vote. The bill’s sponsor is Congresswoman Shannon Edwards.
Health board slated to sunset at end of September, needs new legislation bill
The Osage Nation Health and Wellness Advisory Board is planning to meet with government officials to discuss legislation which will lengthen its life. It’s slated to sunset at the end of September.
