The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority is proud to share that Gwynneth Wildcatt, Director of Accessibility, Resources, and Member Services, has been appointed to the North Carolina Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC). The BAC is a newly established advisory group comprised exclusively of individuals with lived experience as Medicaid beneficiaries, family members, or caregivers. Its … Continued
Siyo, I want to take a few minutes to connect with you personally about something that I know may be on many of your minds like what’s happening at the federal level, and what it could mean for us here at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority. There’s been a lot of noise … Continued
CHEROKEE, N.C. — The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is taking action to help the community safely dispose of unused, expired, or unwanted medications with a Drug Take Back Event scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 through Friday, April 25. Held in recognition of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, this initiative promotes responsible medication disposal … Continued
Highest count since 2009, highlighting the urgent need to protect and invest in public health RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today reported more than 500 flu-related deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. This is the highest number of statewide flu deaths recorded since broad reporting began in 2009. … Continued
Cherokee, NC — The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is inviting healthcare professionals with a passion for service and community to participate in a Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 16, with a special focus on Primary Care and Nursing positions. Two convenient sessions will be available: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM 12:30 PM – … Continued
From: Cherokee Indian Hospital Pharmacy Dear Patient, This letter is to inform you that we are recalling Ibuprofen due to potential manufacturing quality issues. Our records show that you have received Ibuprofen 400 mg, 600 mg and/or 800 mg since we started purchasing the affected brands. Our patients’ safety is our priority; while the … Continued
At Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, we’re always looking for ways to deliver faster, better care—and when it comes to strokes, every second matters. That’s why we’re excited to share that our brand-new Pit Stop process for Code Stroke patients is now fully up and running. It’s already been used successfully multiple times and is making … Continued
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) proudly welcomes Isabella, the newest MedServe Fellow, to its healthcare team. Since 2016, CIHA has partnered with MedServe, a North Carolina-based program that supports aspiring primary care physicians by providing hands-on experience in underserved communities. This collaboration is part of CIHA’s ongoing commitment to fostering future healthcare professionals while … Continued
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is proud to announce that five staff members from Analenisgi, CIHA’s Behavioral Health department, have completed training in Resources for Resilience to become certified Resiliency Educators. This certification equips staff with research-based strategies to help individuals and communities manage stress, prevent burnout, and strengthen resilience. As part of the … Continued
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) proudly announces that Dr. Richard Bunio, Director of Medical Services, was invited to speak at the 2025 American Hospital Association (AHA) Rural Health Care Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, held February 23-26. The annual conference convenes over 1,000 rural health leaders committed to advancing rural health care and … Continued