Phoenix Indian Medical Center Indian Health Service

03/18/2026

The heat can impact everybody differently. Monitor others exercising or playing sports, and ensure frequent breaks. Bring water to outdoor activities to keep everyone hydrated. Never leave anyone (or pets) alone in a locked car.

03/13/2026

✨Celebrating Excellence at PIMC! ✨

On March 11, Phoenix Indian Medical Center proudly honored our 2025 award recipients — recognizing more than 200 dedicated staff and officers whose service, leadership, and compassion strengthen our mission every day.

This year’s ceremony celebrated:
🏅 12 Civil Service employees reaching 30–40 years of service
🎖 8 Commissioned Corps Officers recognized for milestone years of service
🌼 3 DAISY Award nurses and 3 BEE Award support staff
⭐ 9 individuals and teams demonstrating PIMC Core Values
🔧 6 individuals and teams leading programmatic and process improvements
💛 1 Sue Murphy Compassionate Care Award recipient
🏆 3 CEO Special Recognition honorees

From bedside care to system-wide innovation, these honorees represent the resilience, accountability, and heart that define the PIMC Community — our patients, families, staff, and all those we have the privilege to serve.

Congratulations to our 2025 awardees, and thank you for living the IHS mission every day. 💙

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

03/11/2026

Scientists discovered that bacteria are a key component of kidney stones, including types of stones previously thought to harbor no bacteria.

03/10/2026

During Women’s History Month 💞✨, we celebrate the life of Dr. Louva Dahozy, a revered community leader and lifelong advocate for the well-being of the Diné people.

Dr. Dahozy dedicated her life as a health educator, knowledge keeper, and voting rights activist. In her 99 years, she worked to:

🪶 Procure funding for radio stations in Diné Bizaad to continue both health education and language preservation,

🪶 Establish the first Navajo homemakers’ radio program, a decade long program, which emphasized how nutrition and healthy food bring healing,

🪶 Volunteer to record hours of oral history and traditional knowledge in partnership with Diné College and Winona State University. This footage is archived at the Navajo Nation Museum,

🪶 Develop 4-H clubs to shared her passion and knowledge for agriculture and animal stewardship for all, but especially children,

🪶 Found the National Indian Council on Aging and institutionalized the Navajo Nation Council on Aging,

🪶 Author the first Navajo Illustrated Cookbook using both native and commodity foods, and

🪶 Co-found the North American Indian Women’s Association and led as its first national chairwoman.

Dr. Louva Dahozy was not only a matriarch of the Diné, but also in the world of Public Health until her passing in January 2026.



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03/10/2026

6 in 10 adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are leading causes of death, and many of these are preventable. 💙
You don't need to change everything at once. Start with one:
🚶 Take a 20-minute walk today 🥦 Add one vegetable to your next meal 💧 Swap one sugary drink for water 🛌 Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep tonight 🚭 If you smoke, make a plan to quit
Small, consistent changes make a real difference over time. What's your one thing today?
Source: cdc.gov/chronicdisease

03/09/2026

🚨 UPDATE: The Spring into Health Kids Fair and Indian Market at PIMC is now FULL! Thank you for submitting your applications. 🚨

⚠️ Important: Vendor registration for this event is free of charge.
Please send your information only to 📧 pimcevents@ihs.gov. We are aware of past scam attempts and want to ensure no one is taken advantage of.

03/09/2026

Pregnant and looking for trusted guidance on nutrition and breastfeeding? Join our Prenatal Nutrition & Breastfeeding Preparation Class, open to women in any trimester.

Led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and board-certified lactation educator, this group class covers essential nutrients for a healthy pregnancy and breastfeeding journey.

April 27th
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
PIMC ASCEND Conference Room, 1st Floor

Call to register:
Women’s Clinic: 602-263-1557
PIMC Call Center: 602-263-1695

We look forward to seeing you there.

03/09/2026

This week, the IHS recognizes Patient Safety Awareness Week and the dedicated staff who make safe, high-quality care possible every day. From frontline clinicians to environmental services, support staff, leadership, and our patient and family partners — patient safety is a shared responsibility. Together, we are strengthening our culture of safety, speaking up about risks, and continuously improving the systems that protect those we serve.

Thank you to all IHS staff for your commitment to advancing Total System Safety and ensuring the safest care for our communities. Read more about how we are strengthening safety and trust across the IHS: https://bit.ly/4beFJjX

03/04/2026

It’s hard to deal with mental health, drug, or alcohol issues on your own. Learn about how connecting with others can help with treatment and recovery from mental health or substance use challenges: findsupport.gov

03/04/2026

March is National Nutrition Month! To help celebrate the importance of healthy nutrition, the IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention (DDTP) offers free education materials tailored to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people. Find free, culturally relevant materials to prevent and treat diabetes and diabetes-related conditions. Read and share with your patients, clients, friends, and family members from their Online Catalog at https://www.ihs.gov/diabetes/education-materials-and-resources/