Denver Indian Health and Family Services

02/25/2026

Cognitive changes due to Alzheimer's and Dementia are different than normal aging. If you or someone you love is experiencing any of the signs below, please reach out to a healthcare provider.

02/23/2026

Two Health and Wellness Classes are coming up this March. Call the clinic to sign up for our Diabetes Class and/or Hypertension Class!

02/23/2026

Honor your body by finding ways to reduce stress and move each day. Take a moment to tune in to what your body needs, whether that's a quick walk, a guided meditation or breathing exercise, a workout at the gym, or connection with your support system.

02/21/2026

Help 8 young Native filmmakers share their stories!

303 Indigenous Productions is an all-Native youth digital storytelling group born out of the Denver Indian Family Resource Center's Wakanyeja youth program. These young people—many with lived experience in the foster care system—created a powerful film called "Concrete Warriors" that carries a message they want every urban Native youth to hear: culture, community, and connection is medicine.
Now they've been invited to present their film at the 2026 National Indian Child Welfare Association Conference in Oklahoma City, where child welfare professionals from across the country will learn directly from the young people they serve.
Your donation will cover travel, lodging, meals, and conference registration for eight youth presenters and their chaperones. Every dollar helps these young leaders build confidence, develop professional skills, and amplify their voices on a national platform.
This isn't just a trip—it's an investment in the next generation of Native storytellers and advocates.
Our Goal: $12,000
Help us meet our deadline of March 15 to finalize travel. Share this campaign, make a gift, and help 303 Indigenous Productions bring Concrete Warriors to NICWA. To donate directly visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-303-indigenous-productions-get-to-the-NICWA-conference

Hello friends and relatives!

Join us this Saturday to support our amazing youth from 303 Indigenous Productions! We’re hosting an Indian Taco Fundraiser to help send our youth to the upcoming National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) Conference, where they will present their powerful film Concrete Warriors on behalf of DIFRC’s Wakanyeja Youth Program.

📍 Auntie Rosie’s Rack
8420 W Colfax Ave
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM

Stop by, grab a delicious Indian Taco, and help uplift the voices of our young people. All proceeds go directly to supporting 303 Indigenous Productions and their journey to represent our community on a national stage.

Come show love, share a meal, and invest in our youth!

02/20/2026

Routine dental care protects more than your teeth! Be sure to stay up to date on cleanings and appointments.

*Note: DIHFS is experiencing a critical shortage of dental personnel. New patient appointments may not be available at this time. Special populations (such as Elders 60+) may qualify for New Patient exemptions. Please encourage dental professionals to apply at www.dihfs.org/employment

02/19/2026

Our employee spotlight subject this month is Rhyia Joy, a peer navigator with DIHFS.
"Tous, Hii3eti'toh'uusiini' (Hello, Good Afternoon in Arapaho)
Nenee'eesih'inoo Nee'eesiii'oo Biixonoo (My name is Growing Plume; My English name is Rhyia Joy.)
I come from the Northern Arapaho, Eastern Shoshone and Flathead people from the Wind River Indian Reservation in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. I have worked at Denver Indian Health and Family Services in the Behavioral Health department as a Peer Navigator for a year and a half. Peer support work is to amplify resilience, extend compassion, and support our relatives in every aspect of life. It is an Implementing principle of mutual understanding and shared experience, moving the focus from hopelessness to hopeful potential. I have volunteered and participated in the Denver Native community programing since I was very young. I am grateful to now work for an organization that serves a community that has contributed to my successes. As a Peer Navigator at DIHFS, I have been able to pursue certifications such as a Colorado Peer and Family Specialist and Notary Public. I stand as our Cultural Committee Chair within our organization to encourage DIHFS upmost cultural humility. My goal is to be a part of spaces systematically not build for our community and be a translator to our people. I hope to motivate the next generation to pursue clinical work and other avenues as representation is important. I am currently pursuing my BAS in Tribal Leadership at Central Wyoming College. I am the Co-founder and Director of Indigenous Corporation 5280, a cultural awareness organization. I am a powwow dancer and enjoy crafting, sewing, beading, and attending powwows. I have one dog named Willis and two cats named Stoodis and Skoden (aka Skodie) . I am an auntie, sister, daughter, & friend. I am always willing to go above and beyond for our community, staff, and patients.
Ho'hou, wooweewoo, Thank you."

02/17/2026

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Dr. Zhang, a researcher and cancer survivor says "Cancer is just what happens when some random cells in our body have gone wild, and our immune system was unable to detect and kill them. However, it is important that we find these bad cells early to help us live on after a cancer diagnosis." (www.cancer.org)
Schedule your yearly exam and ask your doctor about recommended screenings for your age and risk factors.

02/14/2026

Thank you for attending our dream catcher workshop! Native Connection events focusing on youth connecting to culture are being offered monthly through Aunty Rosie's Rack LLC (.rosies.rack.llc) as a partnership with DIHFS. Be sure to follow their page for future events!

02/12/2026

Be by knowing your facts about high blood pressure.

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

DIHFS will be closed on Monday, February 16. Please reach out before the weekend with any questions or prescription refill requests! We will be back to normal hours on Tuesday, February 17th.

02/11/2026

Catch DIHFS at the AIPAC Powwow on February 14th! Look for our mobile unit (you can't miss it!) and come say hello! We'll have members of our enrollment team on site to help with Medicaid enrollment, and we'll also have equipment for some traditional games (weather-dependent).
Location: Mountain Range High School 12500 Huron St. Westminster, CO 80234. The DIHFS team will be there from 10 am until 2 pm. See you soon!