"the People's Paths!" NAIIP News Path! - Charles Grim Appointed Interim Dir. IHS

Charles Grim Appointed Interim Dir.
Of Indian Health Services (IHS)
"Statement on President's Appointment
of Grim as Interim Director of IHS"

Statement by HHS Sec. Tommy G. Thompson
Dept. of Health and Human Services News
NAIIP News Path ~ Monday, August 5, 2002

WASHINGTON D.C. - I applaud the President's decision to appoint Charles Grim, D.D.S., as Interim Director of the Indian Health Service. Dr. Grim is a well recognized leader among American Indians and Alaska Natives who will be a worthy advocate for Indian health programs and improving the health of Indian people.
Dr. Grim, a Rear Admiral and Assistant Surgeon General with the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, began his career with the Indian Health Service in 1983. His professional achievements, administrative experience and personal dedication will serve the Indian Health Service well during this time of change and tremendous opportunity.

For more information contact:
* U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: 202-619-0257 ~ Toll Free: 1-877-696-6775
E-mail HHS.Mail@hhs.gov
* Indian Health Service (HQ)
The Reyes Building
801 Thompson Avenue, Ste. 400
Rockville, MD 20852-1627
Public Affairs: 301-443-3593
Related path:
* Urban Indian Health Program
* National Council of Urban Indian Health
* Urban Indian Health Institute