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A Message from Liz
As we move into March, I find myself thinking about spring – a season of…
Physical Therapy at United Indian Health: Bringing Healing and Movement to You, Near and Far
At United Indian Health Services (UIHS), physical therapy is for everyone – from newborns taking…
Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Colorectal cancer affects many American Indian families, but there is some good news. This type…
Bringing Rural Tribal Voices to Washington
Recently, the United Indian Health Services (UIHS) Board of Directors & Executive Leadership traveled to…
Diabetes Awareness Program: Support for you, your family and your whole health
Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have…
Protecting Our Health: Understanding HPV and Cervical Cancer Screening
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is very common in the United States. Most adults will be exposed…
Vine Tea with Huckleberry Juice & Honey
As Presented by Meagan Baldy At Good Medicine Group Vine tea (Yerba Buena) acts as…
High Tunnel Construction
Building a new high tunnel hoop house for increased production in the spring and winter…
We are Growing! New Clinic and Potawot Expansion
As part of our ongoing effort to strengthen health care access for our clients, United…
Josh Echeverria: Medical Provider – Potawot Health Village
Josh Echeverria was born and raised in Southern California, the son of Filipino immigrants. After…
Welcoming Todd Spath, LMFT: New Behavioral Health Director
We are honored to welcome Todd Spath, LMFT, as our new Behavioral Health Director at…
Lynn Szabo: Physician Assistant – Taa-‘at-dvn
Lynn Szabo is a current Physician’s Assistant located in Crescent City at our Taa-‘at-dvn Clinic….
Cynthia (Cindy) Soares: Medical Assistant Supervisor -Del Norte
I came to Del Norte in 2016 with my husband when he retired – he…
Smoke Detectors – ADA Compliance
Keeping your family safe and accessible living environment is a priority for any parent, especially…
Stefanie Heckel: Front Office Supervisor – Del Norte
As a proud member of the Pulikla Tribe of the Yurok People and part of…
UIHS Becoming Smoke-Free from Commercial Tobacco
Beginning July 2026, all UIHS campuses, including outdoor areas, will be smoke-free from commercial tobacco…
Commercial Tobacco Free at UIHS: Starting July 31, 2026
Dear UIHS Community, As many of you know, and for those who may not, UIHS…
Teen Advisory Group Thanks 2025 Local Sponsors
On behalf of the United Indian Health Services’ Teen Advisory Group (TAG), we want to…
UIHS Expands to Meet Demand
To meet increasing demand and a with a commitment to better serve its clients, United…
2025 Bi-Annual Elders’ Honoring
The UIHS Health Promotion & Education (HPE) Department, in partnership with the Community Outreach Resources…
