This past May, UIHS celebrated the grand opening of its newest clinic, Valley East Village, located at 4715 Valley East Blvd., Arcata. The event featured a ribboncutting ceremony and openhouse format, inviting community members to tour the modern facility. Attendees were greeted by UIHS leadership, healthcare providers, and staff, marking a significant expansion in local tribal and community health access.

The clinic’s offerings span a full spectrum of services, including primary medical care, dental, pharmacy, vision, behavioral health, and tribal public health programs. Valley East enhances UIHS’s capacity to provide culturally-responsive care, with hours set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and a lunch closure between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. 

This opening aligns with UIHS’s broader purpose to foster wellness rooted in traditional values. It’s also part of a series of recent UIHS initiatives such as the recently opened Eureka Health Village.

By launching this new Village property in Arcata, UIHS reinforces its commitment to expanding accessible, highquality care across its service areas. The community-centered design and comprehensive services make Valley East a key addition to tribal public health infrastructure, ensuring that both tribal and non-tribal patients benefit from convenient access to essential healthcare resources.