Medical

Medical Services

UIHS Medical Services provides comprehensive full spectrum outpatient services with a focus on proactive preventative care. Our clients range from healthy babies to active seniors and across multiple generations. We strive to provide culturally sensitive care that empowers the client to be an active participant in their care.

UIHS Medical Services is one of the few clinics in California whose physicians provide full scope obstetric services, where prenatal services are coordinated by our (OB) Nurse, and our skilled physicians manage and deliver babies at local hospitals.

How to make Appointments:

Clients are encouraged to stop by the clinic to schedule an appointment or call (707) 825-5000.

Checking in for Services:

We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.

Cancellations

If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment time, please call 24 hours in advance to cancel or reschedule.

General Services

General Medical Services

Comprehensive full spectrum chronic and acute outpatient services with a focus on proactive preventative care. Our clients range from healthy babies to active seniors and across multiple generations. We strive to provide culturally sensitive care that empowers the client to be an active participant in their care.

Prenatal Care

At UIHS we offer complete, comprehensive OB care including prenatal care, labor & delivery and postpartum and newborn care. Clients have access to medical care as well as WIC, Behavioral Health counseling, dental services and Tribal Public Health services. Our staff provides education, support, referrals and can also help with transportation. Our goal for all of our pregnant families is a healthy pregnancy, healthy baby and healthy parents.

Pediatric Care

We offer comprehensive care for pediatric patients from birth through 21 years including routine well child visits, sports preparticipation exams, acute and same day sick visits, as well as comprehensive developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial healthcare. Patients have access to medical care, dental care, WIC, Behavioral Health counseling and Tribal Public Health services. We also offer confidential teen visits for reproductive and sexual health. Our goal is to help keep your babies and children safe, healthy, and thriving.

Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT)

What Do We Offer?

A service for those who are wanting to stop using opioids (heroin and prescription drugs) in a safe and supportive way.
Buprenorphine or Suboxone to decrease withdrawal symptoms and cravings

What Can You Expect?
One-on-one and group counseling to help create skills for living without opioids and regaining control of your life.

What Do We Expect?
To participate honestly in the program.
Be willing to make positive lifestyle changes.

Transportation Options

Partnership Transportation Services:

Non-Medical Transportation (NMT): For PHC members who need assistance to medical appointments by car, bus, train, or taxi.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT): For PHC members who need assistance getting to medical appointments by wheelchair van, gurney, airway management, and/or medical observation during transport.
(866) 828-2303

Del Norte Senior Center

1765 Northcrest Drive
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-3069

Redwood Coast Transit

Call and schedule your ride from your house to your doctor’s office! The shuttle departs Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8am from Crescent City.
(707) 308-7433 (RIDE)

Dial-A-Ride Humboldt

Dial-A-Ride is a shared system for senior citizens and disabled citizens who are unable to use public transportation.
City Ambulance of Eureka Inc. is contracted to provide Dial-A-Ride services in Eureka and Arcata. If you would like to apply for Dial-A-Ride or have any questions about the program, contact the Humboldt Transit Authority.
(707) 443-0826

UIHS Tribal Public Health Department

Need a ride to your next appointment at UIHS? Let our staff know when you are making your appointment that you will need a ride, and they will schedule it according to our driver’s availability.
We are now able to transport more than one household at a time.
(707) 825-5070

Interpretive Services

If you need interpretive services for your appointment, please let our staff know when scheduling so that we can make arrangements prior to your appointment.

Specialty Services

Referrals

Referral staff are available to assist you with care that is referred out by one of our Providers. If you need assistance or have questions regarding a referral, please contact our Purchased Referred Care (PRC) team.

Humboldt Clients: (707) 825-5080
Del Norte Clients: (707) 465-2970

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Cardiology

We have a cardiologist on staff that cares for our clients. Your primary care provider at UIHS can refer you for this service.

Podiatry

We have a podiatrist on staff that cares for our clients. To schedule an appointment please call Potawot Medical department: (707) 825-5000

Expanded Laboratory Services

Laboratory services are available at all of our medical locations.

Diabetes Services

The Diabetes Awareness Program assists clients and families to prevent or delay diabetes and its complications by promoting education and treatment, community awareness, healthy lifestyle changes, and early detection.

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Traditional Healing

Our Vision at UIHS is “Healthy mind, body and spirit for generations of our American Indian Community.” Our traditional healing team helps us to reach this goal by offering Purification Ceremony at our UIHS Sweat Lodge.

For more information please call (707) 825-5060

After Hours & Emergency

Medical and Dental Emergencies

For Medical and Dental after hour and emergency care call our call center at (707) 825-5000 or go to the Emergency Room

Mental Health Emergencies

For Mental Health Emergencies call the Humboldt County crisis line at (707) 445-7715. Or text 988 to reach the Suicide Crisis Lifeline.
More Mental Health Resources

Clinic Conduct

Clients observing a crime will immediately notify the nearest UIHS staff member or proper authority.

Pets in the Health Clinic

Pets that meet the Disabilities Act which is licensed and tagged by the appropriate agency will be allowed in the facility. The client shall ensure the dog is on a leash, tagged as an alert, service or guide dog. All other animals are not allowed on UIHS premises and walking trails. Animals left unattended in private vehicles shall be reported to the local authorities.

Emergency Exit Plans

Clients are to evacuate the building in case of fire and other disasters as directed. All exit routes are posted on the wall marked by Emergency Exit Plan Maps.

Safety and Security for All

Client Services may be suspended and/or terminated based on client behavior and the safety of all other clients and staff. Individuals are prohibited from possessing guns, knives or other weapons.

Appointment Reminder

Keeping your appointment is very important. If you have to cancel, please call at least 24-48 hours in advance. Providing us notice that you have to cancel will allow us to contact other clients to fill this available appointment slot.

Our Clinics

Direct Care Services

Potawot Health Village

1600 Weeot Way
Arcata, CA 95521

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm

Closed for Lunch: 12pm-1pm

Saturday: 9am-2pm

Medical Clinic Closed for Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the Month 8am to 10am and 3rd Wednesday of the Month 8am to 12pm

Pharmacy

Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm

Pharmacy closed: 11am-12pm on the last Wednesday of each month

For an Appointment Call
(707) 825-5000

Taa-'at-dvn Health Village

1675 Northcrest Dr.
Crescent City, CA 95531

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm

Closed for Lunch: 12pm-1pm

Saturday: 9am-2pm

Medical Clinic Closed for Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the Month 8am to 10am and 3rd Wednesday of the Month 8am to 12pm

For an Appointment Call
(707) 464-2750

Weitchpec Clinic

at Libby Haripop Nix Community Center

23001 CA-96

Weitchpec, CA 95546

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm

Closed for Lunch: 12pm-1pm

Medical Clinic Closed for Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the Month 8am to 10am and 3rd Wednesday of the Month 8am to 12pm

Dental services

2nd and 4th Wednesday: 9:30am-3pm.

For an Appointment Call:
(530) 625-4300

Howonquet Clinic

501 N Indian Rd.

Smith River, CA 95567

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm

Closed for Lunch: 12pm-1pm

Medical Clinic Closed for Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the Month 8am to 10am and 3rd Wednesday of the Month 8am to 12pm

For an Appointment Call:
(707) 487-0215

Hop'-ew Puel Clinic

241 Salmon Avenue
Klamath, CA 95548

Hours of Operation

The Klamath medical department is staffed from 9:00 – 4:00 due to staff travel time. There is a medical care team available M, T, Th, Fri. On Wednesdays we have limited staff available and are open primarily for medication pick up and appointment scheduling – There is no provider available on Wednesdays.

Closed for Lunch: 12pm-1pm

Medical Clinic Closed for Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the Month 8am to 10am and 3rd Wednesday of the Month 8am to 12pm

For an Appointment Call:
(707) 825-3990

Eureka Health Center

2505 Lucas St. Suite A

Eureka, CA 95501

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday:

8am-5pm

Closed for Lunch: 12pm-1pm

Medical Clinic Closed for Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the Month 8am to 10am and 3rd Wednesday of the Month 8am to 12pm

For an Appointment Call:
(707) 442-0380

Gou-wen-out-wuk Rehabilitation Services