Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority launches “A New Generation of Care” campaign to mark 10 year anniversary of new hospital

This October marks ten years since Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) opened the doors to its current hospital building. This important milestone serves as a reminder of the people served, the relationships built, and the growth that has taken place across a decade of care. To celebrate, CIHA is launching a new campaign, “A New … Continued

What is a Sports Physical – and Do You Need One?

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

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority Invites Public to ‘Hats-Off’ Celebration for New Cherokee County Clinic Project

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

CIHA Nutrition Department to kick off next “What Can I Eat” lunch & learn series September 4th

“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

Back to School means time to get children up to date on required and recommended vaccines

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

Former CIHA MedServe Fellow Reflects on Her Journey into Medicine at End of First Year of Med School

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

CIHA’s S.A.F.E. Nurse Program is Transforming Care for Victims of Violence Across WNC

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 Radiology Department Maintains National MRI Accreditation

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

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