October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month- A time to honor survivors, support those in treatments, and spread awareness about prevention through nutrition and wellness. In this issue, we focus on the role of nutrition, movement, and mindfulness in supporting breast cancer. Whether you’re taking preventive steps or supporting a loved one, small consistent habits … Continued
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) recently held an Advanced Leadership Education & Training (ALET) 5-day training, hosted by the Galvgwodiyu “It is Sacred” program. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Ginger Lynn Welch Complex generously provided space to host the event. Galvgwodiyu is a culturally-informed and community-based healing program that supports adult survivors of … Continued
This October marks ten years since Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) opened the doors to its current hospital building. This important milestone serves as a reminder of the people served, the relationships built, and the growth that has taken place across a decade of care. To celebrate, CIHA is launching a new campaign, “A New … Continued
September is National Literacy Month and serves as a reminder that that literacy is an important foundation to overall health and well-being. Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s (CIHA) Mission is to care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and early literacy is one of the simplest, most powerful ways families can support lifelong wellness. From … Continued
With sports seasons kicking off throughout the year, many parents find themselves scrambling for one important piece of paperwork: the sports physical form. But what exactly is a sports physical, and how does it work at Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA)? North Carolina requires that all public school athletes must complete a pre-participation physical … Continued
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is inviting the community to join in celebrating the completion of the exterior construction of the new Cherokee County Clinic for a ‘Hats Off Celebration’ on Thursday, August 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 2355 Tomotla Road, Marble, NC. The event will celebrate the completion of … Continued
“What Can I Eat? Healthy Choices for American Indians and Alaska Natives with Type 2 Diabetes” is a diabetes nutrition education program for Native adults with pre-diabetes and/or diabetes. The goal of the program is to help people learn about healthy eating with diabetes through a comprehensive curriculum provided by the Cherokee Indian Hospital Nutrition … Continued
RALEIGH — As children across North Carolina return to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of overall health and back-to-school success. “Health care providers and families have the same goal: A healthy future for all our children,” said NC Health and Human Services Secretary … Continued
Last week, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority had the pleasure of welcoming back a familiar face: Selma Okyere-Badoo, a former MedServe Fellow whose journey into medicine began right here within our walls. After completing her fellowship at CIHA, Selma embarked on her next chapter at the ECU Brody School of Medicine, where she recently completed her … Continued
The inaugural session of ‘Get Real & Heel’, a groundbreaking program made possible through a partnership with The Duke Endowment and UNC Chapel Hill that offers cancer patients a unique path to wellness through prescriptive group exercise and emotional support, just wrapped up and participants saw exciting measurable results. The Get Real & Heel … Continued