Coverage dated April 11, 2025

RFK Jr. says he wants to target chronic disease in tribal communities, but feds gut Healthy Tribes program

Headline from The Oregonian

The government is required to consult with tribes on decisions impacting them, and tribal leaders have warned the Trump administration that such consultations are not happening.

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Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

  1. MyNorthwest

    RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent time in tribal communities in Arizona and New Mexico this week highlighting ways they are

  2. The Oregonian

    RFK Jr. says he wants to target chronic disease in tribal communities, but feds gut Healthy Tribes program (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The government is required to consult with tribes on decisions impacting them, and tribal leaders have warned the Trump administration that such consultations are not happening.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent time in tribal communities in Arizona and New Mexico this week highlighting ways they are trying to prevent chronic disease among Native Americans and Alaska Natives, something he has said is one of his top priorities.

  4. The Boston Globe

    RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffs

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