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
Dear Community Members, I wanted to take a moment to personally share that last week, my wife, Donna Bradley, and I both received our COVID vaccines and plan to receive our flu vaccines in October. It was quick, painless, and it gave us peace of mind as we head into the colder months. Cherokee … 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
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
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is proud to announce the success of our Pediatric Department in administering life-saving vaccines through the Vaccine for Children (VFC) Program. This federally funded program, established in 1994, provides vaccines at no cost to eligible children under the age of 19, ensuring that no child in our community is … Continued
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is proud to announce that its Pharmacy Department has been honored with two prestigious Indian Health Service (IHS) Director’s Awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements of both the Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy Teams. CIHA’s Acute Care Inpatient Pharmacy –Winner of Indian Health Service Director’s Award “For commitment to advancing … Continued
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is proud to announce that Keeley Rogers has successfully passed the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) exam, earning certification in the field of phlebotomy. This certification is recognized globally as the gold standard for laboratory professionals and confirms that Keeley possesses the essential knowledge … Continued
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a $4.5 million investment in the NC Child Treatment Program, a statewide initiative to train mental health providers in trauma-informed treatment models for children with complex behavioral health needs. NCDHHS is investing to expand access to proven behavioral health treatments so young people … Continued
As some students started school last week and more students are starting their first week of school today, the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority want to wish all students, parents, and educators a happy, successful, and exciting new school year. The start of school is a time filled with new opportunities, friendships, and the chance to … Continued
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s entrance, known as Mattie’s Basket, is a profound architectural symbol reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The rotunda design was inspired by a white oak basket crafted by Maidena “Mattie” Welch Wildcatt, a renowned basket maker from the Big Cove Community. Mattie Wildcatt, … Continued