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
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is proud to announce the expansion of its Rehabilitation Department to include services at Tsali Care Center. Effective the week of January 20, 2025, CIHA’s Physical Therapy, Wound Care, and Orthopedic Clinic will assume the rehabilitation services for residents of Tsali Care Center, ensuring access to high-quality, in-house care. … Continued
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, in partnership with the Duke Endowment and UNC Chapel Hill, is proud to introduce ‘Get Real & Heel’, a unique and specialized exercise program designed to support cancer patients. This innovative initiative integrates individualized prescriptive exercise, administered in small group settings, to enhance both physical and mental well-being for those … Continued
As we enter February, we take time to honor Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of African Americans throughout history. In the field of healthcare, African Americans pioneers have played a vital role in shaping the medical world as we know it today—including efforts that have helped Indigenous communities … Continued
Human trafficking is a crisis that affects people across the world, but Indigenous populations are at an especially high risk. Native communities face a disproportionate rate of violence, exploitation, and trafficking due to factors like historical trauma, systemic inequities, and jurisdictional challenges. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Native women and girls are … Continued
As we welcome a new year, the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) reaffirms its commitment to the health and safety of our community. With winter weather in the forecast, we want to share how CIHA prioritizes safety while continuing to provide uninterrupted access to care, even in challenging conditions. The safety of our patients and … Continued
As we approach the end of the year, we are pleased to share the latest updates on the construction of Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s new Cherokee County Clinic. The new clinic site is located at 2355 Tomotla Rd. in Marble, and despite facing some weather-related delays this month, significant progress continues to be made on … Continued
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is proud to announce the launch of a new department dedicated to identifying and securing alternative resources for patients. This initiative reflects CIHA’s ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship and ensuring that patients have access to comprehensive support and services. This new department, Third Party Resources, replaces CIHA’s previous … Continued
The term “intuitive eating” might seem strange. As we need to eat to live, our bodies should communicate when we are hungry and when we’ve had enough to eat, right? Surrounded by so much nutrition information and endless food options- restaurants and grocery stores supply items from around the world, often regardless of the season- … Continued