Board Elections

The Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in steering UIHS’s strategic direction, ensuring that the services provided are culturally sensitive, accessible, and of high quality. Board members are instrumental in:

  • Oversight: Ensuring that UIHS’s operations remain transparent and accountable.
  • Advocacy: Representing community interests in broader healthcare discussions.
  • Policy Development: Formulating policies that align with the unique needs of the Native populations served.

Being a UIHS Board Member

 A United Indian Health Services, Inc. (UIHS) Board Member is responsible for guiding the organization’s mission, ensuring quality healthcare for Native communities. They attend meetings, review policies, oversee finances, and advocate for improved services. Board members must engage with tribal communities, uphold transparency, and ensure cultural relevance in healthcare programs. Commitment to ethical leadership, strategic planning, and public service is essential to shaping UIHS’s future and maintaining its long-term success.

United Indian Health Services is seeking Indian Community Members interested in serving as potential Candidates to be members of the UIHS Board of Directors.

Potential Candidates must reside in and around the UIHS Services Area within one of the following areas:

  • Area 5: In and around Weitchpec, Johnsons, and Orleans -An Alternate to fill the remaining two (2) years of a three (3) year term: June 2024-2027.
  • Area 3: In and around Arcata, Eureka, Table Bluff, and all points south (within Humboldt County) – A Primary and an Alternate to fill a three (3) year term: June 2025-2029.
  • Area 4: In and around Hoopa and Willow Creek – An Alternate to fill the remaining one (1) year of a three (3) year term: June 2023-2026.

All interested Indian Community Members must complete the Declaration of Candidacy form and statement below and return it to the address listed below, postmarked no later than April 1, 2025.

For more information about the qualifications and eligibility of a Candidate please call (707) 599-3352 or (707) 499-4635 or contact the Election Committee at the following address:

ATTN: UIHS ELECTION COMMITTEE

UNITED INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

PO BOX 4238

ARCATA, CA 95518