For more than 16 years, Dr. Frances Owl-Smith has exemplified leadership, compassion, and steadfast commitment to the health and well-being of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians by serving as the Physician Representative on the Cherokee Indian Hospital Governing Board. Her tenure—spanning an incredible 16 years and two months—has left an indelible mark on … Continued
Cherokee Indian Hospital offers an extraordinary opportunity to pursue a career as a care manager, providing holistic, culturally centered care to Indigenous patients across all ages and life stages. Working as a care manager here means joining a team dedicated to advancing health outcomes for the Cherokee community, blending medical expertise with a deep understanding … Continued
At the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA), we’re proud to highlight the remarkable work of Jessica Morgan, a Master’s Level Therapist on our Child and Family team based at the Dora Reed Center. Jessica, who has been with CIHA since November 2022, recently completed her certification in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a specialized therapeutic approach designed … Continued
By: Drew Lappin MHS, RD, LDN (Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition Department) The holiday season is a time for celebrating with family and friends, and often centered around delicious meals. While it’s easy to overindulge in rich dishes, there are simple strategies to enjoy your favorite foods without overdoing it. One effective approach is practicing portion … Continued
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss what to know and ways to apply for health care coverage, including NC Medicaid, during open enrollment. Event participants include: LaQuana Palmer, MPA, Deputy Director, NC … Continued
RALEIGH — Residents in 25 western counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) which will begin on Oct.18, 2024, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today. D-SNAP is open to individuals and … Continued
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) was honored to welcome graduate students from North Carolina A&T State University’s Counseling program to Cherokee for an insightful tour of the hospital’s facilities and services. The visit, led by Dr. Richard Bunio, Executive Director of Clinical Services, and Dr. Frieda Saylor, Director of Behavioral Health Services, provided the … Continued
Cherokee, NC – After a brief delay, construction has officially commenced in September on the new Cherokee County Clinic site, a satellite clinic of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) that will serve enrolled members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in Cherokee County. The project, initially postponed due to the … Continued
Cherokee, NC – September 19, 2024 – The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) celebrated a major milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new state-of-the-art Tsali Care Center residential care facility. The long-awaited building will officially open its doors to residents on October 14, 2024. … Continued
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) celebrated the completion of the inaugural in-house Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification program this week with a graduation ceremony. All eight of the students to complete the course are enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and will begin working at Tsali Care Center, helping with the … Continued