Haudenosaunee Providers Coalition Receive ‘Heroes in Health’ Award

Sep 24, 2018

The National Indian Health Board recognized the work of the Haudenosaunee Behavioral Health Providers Coalition with the 2018 Local Impact Award at their Annual Heroes in Health Awards Gala held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 19, 2018. The Coalition was successful in increasing recognition of tribal sovereignty by amending New York State regulations to recognize services provided by tribal substance abuse treatment facilities in seeking reimbursements from insurance companies. Pictured with the award are (from left) Justin Peglowski, Seneca Nation Health System; Melerena Back, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe A/CDP Assistant Clinical Director; Connie Thomson, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe A/CDP Clinical Director; Beverly Cook, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief, who was in attendance as the Nashville Area Representative for the NIHB Board of Directors; Marlene Wakefield, Seneca Nation Health System Chief Executive Officer; and Pamela Everingham, Onondaga Nation Health Center Office Manager.

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The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is the duly elected and federally recognized government of the Saint Regis Mohawk People.