CIHA Master’s Level Therapist obtains Child-parent Psychotherapy certification to advance access to child and family support opportunities

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

Enjoy Holiday Meals While Working Toward Your Health Goals

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

NCDHHS Livestream Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall: NC Medicaid for More People: Health Coverage Options During Open Enrollment

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

Residents in Western North Carolina can apply for help buying food following Hurricane Helene

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

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority Hosts North Carolina A&T State University Graduate Counseling Students

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

Construction begins on New Cherokee County Clinic

  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

Tsali Care Center Facility cuts ribbon on new 125,000 sq ft facility to serve WNC

  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

CIHA’s first CNA Program graduates 8 enrolled members to join Tsali Care Center staff

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

CIHA Participates in Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Event

On Wednesday, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) had the honor of participating in the “From Darkness into Hope” Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Event, hosted by the THIP (Tribal Health Improvement Plan) Mental Health. This powerful gathering served as a beacon of hope for the community, providing essential resources and support for those affected … Continued

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