Mission
IHS’ mission is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville,
Maryland
20857
http://www.ihs.gov/
(301) 443-3593
Organizational membership
Indian health organizations across the United States.
Programs
IHS provides optometric and ophthalmologic doctors in hospital and clinical settings, generally in remote areas with a substantial number of patients needing care, and provides special programs in disease prevention and health promotion.
Meetings
As announced: An eye care IHS-wide meeting is held during even-numbered years.
Representative
Terry J. Schleisman, O.D., CAPT, USPHS, Chief, Optometry Services
Tel: 701–477–8413
Email: terry.schleisman@ihs.gov
Education programs
Diabetic Eye Disease
Healthy Vision