When we talk about what makes Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority special, we often come back to one guiding principle: ᏗᏆᏤᎵᎢᏳᏍᏗ — like family to me. It is something we see lived out quietly, consistently, and compassionately by the people who work here every day not just in the way they treat our patients, but in … Continued
Written by Blythe Winchester, MD, MPH, CMD, AGSF November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and this month serves to bring awareness to a disease that affects more than 6 million people in this country. Dementia is a group of symptoms that happens when people have trouble with memory- this can range from misplacing items to forgetting … Continued
When CIHA’s Public Relations Department was preparing for the final Flashback Friday post to complete the “A New Generation of Care” campaign celebrating the 10-year anniversary of opening the doors of the new Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority facility, they envisioned a colorful collage of “first day” photos—some grand gesture showing happy employees and smiling patients. … Continued
As we honor Native American Heritage Month, we’re taking a moment to look back at some of the people who shaped early healthcare for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians — including a doctor, whose story is as surprising as it is memorable. In 1893, Dr. Hartman Oberlander arrived in Cherokee after two … Continued
Over the weekend, Dr. Gabrielle Lane, Physical Therapist at Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority completed the TCS New York City Marathon, her first-ever marathon, running in honor of cancer survivors, caregivers, and those still fighting. Dr. Lane joined Team Livestrong, a national group of runners dedicated to supporting individuals affected by cancer to raise money … Continued
This November, as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) continues to honor the spirit of our community—those who built, cared, and sacrificed so that future generations could live healthier, stronger lives. This year’s observance carries an even deeper meaning as we continue the 10th anniversary celebration of our hospital … Continued
I lost my dad to liver cancer in 2013. There are times throughout the year when that thought creeps back to the forefront of my every thought, and October is one of those times — it’s National Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Every year, I’m reminded of those difficult weeks that led to his … Continued
Every decision made at Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA), from the way we design our spaces to the way we deliver care, begins with one simple question: What is best for our patients, families, and community? This October, during Patient-Centered Care Month, we want to recognize the people and practices that make our approach to … Continued
In recognition of National Drug Take Back Day, the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) will host a Drug Take Back Drive-Thru Event on Friday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the round-a-bout in front of the Primary Care/Rotunda Entrance of the hospital. The event provides community members a safe and convenient way … Continued
Tribal EMS recently launched the EMS Bridge Program in partnership with the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) through Analenisgi, CIHA’s Behavioral Health Department. The initiative is designed to strengthen the connection between emergency medical response and ongoing recovery support for individuals experiencing overdoses and behavioral health crises. Under the EMS Bridge Program, Tribal EMS … Continued