White Earth Nation becomes first Minnesota tribe to receive national health accreditation
The Public Health Accreditation Board awarded White Earth Nation’s health care system national accreditation, making it the first Minnesota tribe to receive it
According to MPR News, the Public Health Accreditation Board has awarded White Earth Nation’s health care system national accreditation, making it the first tribe in Minnesota to earn the recognition. The board’s review process ensures the tribe’s public health services meet or exceed national standards practiced by governmental public health departments and is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MPR News reported.
“Achieving PHAB accreditation is a proud moment for the White Earth Nation,” White Earth Health Division Director Lindsi Darco told MPR News. Gina Boudreau, a White Earth Nation enrollee who has worked in the tribe’s public health department for 25 years, said the process took about eight years and eight other tribal nations have received the recognition nationwide. Public health coordinator Cyndy Rastedt said the status will help the tribe improve its health system and increase funding opportunities. A celebration is set for March 25 at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, MPR News reported.
- 1.Mathew Holding Eagle III. MPR News. https://www.mprnews.org, .