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Meet Isabella, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s newest MedServe Fellow

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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 Staff Earn Resiliency Educator Certification

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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

CIHAs Dr. Richard Bunio Highlights Tribal Health Workforce Training at 2025 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership

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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 Partners with Cherokee Fitness for ‘Get Real & Heel’: A Cancer Survivorship Exercise Program

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  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

Protecting Indigenous Communities During National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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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

Cherokee County Clinic Construction December Update

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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

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s New Department Dedicated to Securing Alternative Resources for Patients

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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

Intuitive Eating with CIHA Dietitian Kate Morrow

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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

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