Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority Expands Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology Services to Tsali Care Center

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is proud to announce the expansion of its Rehabilitation Department to include services at Tsali Care Center. Effective the week of January 20, 2025, CIHA’s Physical Therapy, Wound Care, and Orthopedic Clinic will assume the rehabilitation services for residents of Tsali Care Center, ensuring access to high-quality, in-house care.   … Continued

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

  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

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

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

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

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

Honoring the 16-year Legacy of Dr. Frances Owl-Smith

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

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