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UIHS Clinic Sites Then…And Now
Then & Now: Honoring 55 Years of Growth and Care As we celebrate 55 years…
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence and dating violence happens when an intimate partner uses a repetitive pattern of…
Da’-ye’ Ghes-na’ Family Wellness Project Services
United Indian Health Services Inc, Da’-ye’ Ghes-na’ Family Wellness Project will work with clients and…
Telehealth Visits
Telehealth is a safe and easy way to get care. Whether you’re feeling sick, need…
NATIVE Tobacco Project – Information & Education Day 2025
The United Indian Health Services’ NATIVE Tobacco Project team attended the Information & Education Days…
Compassionate Care in Family Medicine
Meet Heather Kyte, PA-C Associate Medical Director, Humboldt County If you’ve visited Jaroujiji Health Clinic…
Caring for Families Across Generations
Meet Dr. Katie Cassel, MD Associate Medical Director, Del Norte County Dr. Katie Cassel is…
Doctor Coyote – Summer 2025
Dear Dr. Coyote, I understand that tribes here in the Northern California are starting the…
Discover What UIHS Has to Offer – A Commitment to Community Health
At UIHS, we are more than just a healthcare provider—we are a community-based organization committed…
Back-to-School Vaccines
As the school year begins, it’s time to make sure our Native children are healthy…
Looking Ahead to Fall
While the sun is still high and summer is in full swing, it’s never too…
Empowering Diabetes Wellness with Coach Beverly Thomassian
Hosted at Potawot Health Village – April 2, 2025 This spring, UIHS welcomed nationally renowned…
2025 HAWC Walk & Run at Potawot Village
The HAWC Walk & Run is an annual community event that promotes holistic wellness through…
Coming This Fall: Our New Electronic Health Record System – Epic!
We’re excited to announce that UIHS will be launching a brand-new electronic health record system…
Precautionary Principle For Health
For years, my son has spent many evenings with Bluetooth headphones nestled in his ears….
A Note from the Infection Prevention Team
Summer is coming and we have already been experiencing warm days in our coastal and…
UIHS Summer Camps
The sun is shining, local Tribal ceremonies are in full swing, and it is time…
Summer Hiking in Del Norte and Humboldt Counties
The trails are calling! This summer, explore the natural beauty of Humboldt and Del Norte…
UIHS Annual Meeting
In April, United Indian Health Services UIHS hosted its Annual Meeting at the Potawot Health…
Acting IHS Director Ben Smith Visits UIHS
In June, UIHS had the honor of welcoming Ben Smith, the Acting Director of the…
Valley East Open House Event
This past May, UIHS celebrated the grand opening of its newest clinic, Valley East Village,…
From the Desk of the CEO: Celebrating Our Summer Together
Dear UIHS Family and Friends, Summer is in full swing—and what a season of energy,…
Summer Wellness Guide: Healthy Activities for Everyone
Column 1 Summer is the perfect time to focus on your well-being. With longer days…
The Importance of Vaccines: Protecting Your Child’s Health
As a parent, your top priority is ensuring your child’s well-being and providing them with…
Beyond Flu Season: Staying Healthy All Year
As flu season comes to an end, it’s easy to relax—but staying healthy is important…
UIHS 988 Tribal Response Advocate Represents at MMIP Summit
Katrina Taylor, HPE specialist for United Indian Health Services (UIHS), recently attended the Missing and…
New Service to Battle Asthma Available at UIHS
Asthma is a lung condition that effects many clients in our community. Asthma causes coughing,…
Provider Spotlight – Maria Spetzler
Maria Spetzler is a Certified Physician Assistant who has been with United Indian Health Services…
Provider Spotlight – Dr. Kevin Foley Â
Dr. Kevin Foley is our recently appointed Behavioral Health Director. He started at UIHS in…
Showing support in D.C.:A First-Time Experience
My first experience, not only visiting Washington, D.C. , but to have a supporting voice…
Advocating for Tribal Healthcare: UIHS Board and ELT Travel to Washington, DC
As discussions around the federal budget continue to evolve in Washington, DC, it remains crucial…
UIHS 55 Year Anniversary
This year marks a historic milestone as United Indian Health Services (UIHS) proudly commemorates its…
Diabetes Awareness Training
Presenter: Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM Join Coach Beverly for a morning or…
2025 Starts and Seed Giveaway
11:30am – 1:00pm Arcata: 4.22 Potawot Health Village 1600 Weeot Way Klamath: 4.23 Yurok Discovery…
2025 UIHS Annual Meeting
All UIHS Members Welcome April 19 at Potawot Health Village in Arcata This is more…
Construction Project Manager – Request for Proposals (RFP)
United Indian Health Services (UIHS) Inc. is a nonprofit health care organization that provides full…
2025 Scholarship Applications
UIHS is  excited to announce the launch of this year’s H.D. Timm Williams Memorial American Indian…
Kuwa’ Village: Project Complete
Three new traditional structures welcome visitors to UIHS’ Potawot Health Village. These three buildings—a sweat…
Potawot Nature Walk Demonstrates Ku’wah-dah-wilthÂ
UIHS was a participant in this year’s California Biodiversity Day, a week dedicated to learning,…
Potawot: From Empty Cow Pasture to Visionary Place
Marnin Robbins, a former employee, reflects on his time at UIHS and the beginnings of…
The Importance of Seasonal Vaccines
Protecting Public Health and Enhancing Personal Well-being Seasonal vaccines are very important for keeping people…
Eureka Health Village Makes a Splash in Eureka with the Opening of Two Brand New Clinics
December 9, 2024 marked a period of new growth for UIHS and its clients. This…
PHV Remodel Update
As many know, we are well underway in our remodel at our Arcata Potawot Health…
Vision Services Update: A New Chapter in Eye Care
We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates about our Vision Services department at United Indian…
Seasonal Viruses: What Do You Need to Know?
Even though the holiday season is over we are still very much in full swing…
Tribal Public Health Spreads the Word About 988
UIHS Tribal Public Health Staff Members of the Health Promotion & Education (HPE) Department set…
Smokeless Tobacco New Modern Oral Nicotine Product
It is being reported that cigarette use in California has steadily been going down for…
H5 Bird Flu What is it? What Do I Need to Know?
You may have seen some headlines about H5N1 Bird Flu making waves through the media;…
UIHS: Weaving Culture Into Wellness
In honor of this time of year when we self-reflect and naturally focus on wellness…