"Health Crisis Deepens in North Carolina's Lumbee Nation: Despite Recent Gains, Challenges Remain. Robeson County, home to the majority of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens, has consistently ranked among the worst counties in the US for health outcomes. Despite the recent expansion of access to the Indian Health Service, a vital lifeline for the tribe, concerns persist that the existing healthcare infrastructure may not be enough to address the community's pressing health needs. With a complex interplay of factors including poverty, limited access to quality healthcare, and a high prevalence of chronic diseases, the Lumbee Nation's health crisis shows no signs of abating, leaving residents and advocates to wonder if the current solutions will be sufficient to bring about meaningful change."
Robeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health. The tribe can access the Indian Health Service now, but it's not likely to be sufficient to improve the health of the community.
