News & Updates

  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

As we enter February, we take time to honor Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of African Americans throughout history. In the field of healthcare, African Americans pioneers have played a vital role in shaping the medical world as we know it today—including efforts that have helped Indigenous communities … Continued

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

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

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

On Monday night, the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) hosted our annual Remembrance Tree Ceremony in the Rotunda. This special event, hosted each year with our trusted partners at Four Seasons Hospice, is dedicated to honoring the lives and legacies of individuals who passed away while being cared for on the Inpatient Unit at CIHA. … Continued

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