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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

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

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

  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