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
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
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. Lynn has been a Physician’s Assistant for over 40 years and is a key member of our United Indian Health Services provider team along with being a great asset in Humboldt & Del Norte County medical field. Lynn started her career by obtaining a bachelor’s … Read More
Cynthia (Cindy) Soares: Medical Assistant Supervisor -Del Norte
I came to Del Norte in 2016 with my husband when he retired – he wanted to move back to his hometown. I’ve now made Crescent City my home too. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, hunting, fishing, photography, and just being outdoors in this beautiful county we live in, but most of all my passion is with my family, especially my … Read More
Stefanie Heckel: Front Office Supervisor – Del Norte
As a proud member of the Pulikla Tribe of the Yurok People and part of the McCovey family; service, resilience, and community have always been part of who I am. I have a deep passion for helping others. This foundation guided me as I began my path at UIHS. My desire to achieve better client care led me to reach … Read More





