United Indian Health Services proudly hosted its Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, November 8th, bringing together community members, families, staff, and most importantly, UIHS Native Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The gathering created a space for reflection and gratitude and an opportunity to honor the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of our Veterans. The event opened … Read More
UIHS 2026 Cancer Screening Initiative
Native communities continue to face higher rates of illness and death from cervical, colorectal, and breast cancer compared to many other groups in the United States. These cancers are often highly treatable when detected early, yet screening rates remain lower than needed. Expanding access to timely screening is a key step in reducing these disparities. In 2026, UIHS will launch … Read More
Dr. Coyote
Dear Doctor Coyote, Many members of my family have suffered from diabetes. I was just diagnosed with pre-diabetes. What more can you tell me about this dangerous disease and how I can improve my health? Signed, Trying to Change. Dear Trying to Change, According to the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) “American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults … Read More
Laura White Woods
Alternate, Area 2 Tribal Government Community Outreach Manager, Yurok Tribal Court I am a proud citizen of the Yurok Tribe of Northern California. My Yurok family originates from the ancestral villages of Cha’Pekw, Epsau and Orek’w, and I identify as Ner-Er-Ner O’ohl, a coastal Yurok person. As a Community Outreach Manager, I reach out to local service agencies and others … Read More
Paula (Pimm) Tripp-Allen
Board of Directors Treasurer, Area 4 Indian Community Representative Pimm Tripp-Allen (Karuk/Yurok) is an elected community representative for UIHS Area 2 which includes areas north of the Mad River to the Del Norte County line. She is a mother, grandmother, auntie and ceremonial leader for Karuk Womens Camp for the Brushdance and Flower Dance ceremonies. She currently works as the … Read More
Carol Larsen
Alternate, Area 1 Indian Community Representative Carol De Lorme Larsen is of Paiute/Pit River/Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa descent and a tribal member of Susanville Indian Rancheria, a federally recognized tribe of California. As fortune would have it, Carol’s Muha (grandmother) raised her and two brothers at an early age of eight. She learned the ways of her ancestors, especially … Read More
WIC Program: Supporting Healthy Families From the Start
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program plays a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of families during the earliest and most important years of life. At UIHS, our WIC team provides nutrition support, breastfeeding guidance, and access to healthy foods for infants, children under five, pregnant individuals, and new parents. WIC helps families grow strong and healthy … Read More
Electronics Safety and Rechargeable Batteries
Lithium ion batteries power most of the electronics and devices we use in out homes. Our phones, computers, power tools and scooters are all powered by lithium ion batteries. So what’s the concern? Lithium ion batteries store a lot of energy in a small space. If not used properly they can overheat, catch fire, or even explode. So what should … Read More
Meet Roy Sookhoo: UIHS’ New Chief Information Officer
Roy is a seasoned IT healthcare executive with a rich history of driving transformation across five leading healthcare systems nationwide, along with valuable consulting experience at several medium-sized and start-up healthcare organizations. His passion has always been to harness innovation to improve client outcomes and streamline organizational efficiency. What truly drives Roy is his belief that great leadership is rooted … Read More
An Epic Upgrade: A Commitment to Client Empowerment
Since its founding in 1979 by Judith Faulkner in a Madison, Wisconsin basement, Epic Systems has grown from a small medical software startup into one of the world’s leading healthcare technology companies. Still privately held and guided by Faulkner’s long-term vision, Epic’s philosophy centers on building software that improves client outcomes by giving clinical teams access to integrated and reliable … Read More