The Native American Community Clinic was awarded a $1,120,220 Cooperative Agreement by the Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service under the Health Management Development Program (CFDA 93.228). The project aims to address the intersecting epidemics of HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis disproportionately impacting the urban American Indian/Alaska Native community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Key objectives include expanding staffing and care coordination, improving clinical operations and workflow, and strengthening community engagement and outreach. Specifically, the award will fund the creation of a dedicated syndemic team to enhance documentation and follow-up protocols, expand HCV and rapid syphilis screening, and fortify partnerships with community organizations to deliver targeted healthcare services. The project period runs from November 30, 2024 to August 31, 2029.
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