HEALTHJul 30 · 09:00 UTCNPR NEWSAndrew Jones

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. wants better healthcare, but plans to fund it are in limbo

The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. seeks improved healthcare for its community in Robeson County, which ranks among the worst U.S. counties for health. Current access to the Indian Health Service is insufficient, and plans to fund better care are stalled.

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