As we move into March, I find myself thinking about spring – a season of growth, longer days, and renewal. Here at United Indian Health Services, that sense of renewal is visible all around us. Across our clinics and programs, we are growing in ways that will help us better serve our community for generations to come. One of the … Read More
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 their first steps to elders embracing life’s later chapters. Our Physical Therapy department provides a broad range of expert care designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and reclaim the activities you love. Our team of five licensed therapists and two support staff, led … Read More
Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Colorectal cancer affects many American Indian families, but there is some good news. This type of cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when found early. Regular screening can find colorectal cancer before symptoms start—or stop cancer before it begins. Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Matters Colorectal cancer often grows slowly and may not cause symptoms at first. … Read More
Bringing Rural Tribal Voices to Washington
Recently, the United Indian Health Services (UIHS) Board of Directors & Executive Leadership traveled to Washington, D.C. with the California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) in their annual March on Washington advocacy trip. Our purpose was clear: to ensure that the voices of our rural Tribal communities are heard where federal healthcare decisions are made. For many people, healthcare policy … Read More
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 been managing diabetes for years, you are not alone. e Diabetes Awareness Program at UIHS is here to walk alongside you, offering education, encouragement, and practical tools to help you live well. Our program supports individuals and families living with prediabetes, gestational diabetes, Type 1 … Read More
Protecting Our Health: Understanding HPV and Cervical Cancer Screening
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is very common in the United States. Most adults will be exposed to HPV at some point in their lives, often without ever knowing it. In many cases, the body clears the virus on its own. However, some types of HPV can remain in the body and cause changes in the cervix that may develop into cancer … Read More
Vine Tea with Huckleberry Juice & Honey
As Presented by Meagan Baldy At Good Medicine Group Vine tea (Yerba Buena) acts as a natural expectorant that can help soothe coughs andclear the airways. Huckleberry juice is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, an essential daily nutrient that supports overall health. Honey adds natural sweetness while providing immunity-boosting benefits and serving as a healthier alternative to refined sugar.
High Tunnel Construction
Building a new high tunnel hoop house for increased production in the spring and winter months has been a dream of the Community Nutrition Program for many years. Now, after receiving cost-share funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, we can see that dream come true! With the help and expertise of Edward Mata, Garden Specialist, and Shawn Fraser, … Read More
We are Growing! New Clinic and Potawot Expansion
As part of our ongoing effort to strengthen health care access for our clients, United Indian Health Services is proud to announce the opening of a second location at our Rrak Jach Health Village. Located at 4779 Valley East Boulevard, this new site offers family medical care, behavioral health services, and psychiatric care. Maria Spetzler serves as the primary medical … Read More
Josh Echeverria: Medical Provider – Potawot Health Village
Josh Echeverria was born and raised in Southern California, the son of Filipino immigrants. After earning his B.S. in Animal Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, he joined the Peace Corps and spent two years in sub‑Saharan Africa as a community health volunteer. Working alongside the village’s sole physician, who served 40,000 people with almost no resources, Josh helped … Read More