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
When someone experiences violence—whether physical, sexual, or emotional—the road to healing can be long and complicated. At Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA), that journey begins with compassion, cultural understanding, and professional care. And for many victims, it begins with one of CIHA’s S.A.F.E. Nurses. CIHA’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (S.A.F.E.) Nurse Program is the … Continued
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is proud to announce that the Radiology Department has once again earned accreditation in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) from the American College of Radiology (ACR)—a gold standard in medical imaging. This achievement confirms that CIHA’s MRI services continue to meet or exceed the ACR’s rigorous standards in image quality, patient … Continued
Progress continues at a steady pace on the Cherokee County Clinic in Marble, NC, with the project remaining on track for a September ribbon cutting. Over the past month, work has focused on final finishes, including key systems like electrical and HVAC. All necessary equipment for the facility has been ordered, with some items already arriving … Continued