Whiteriver Indian Health Service

03/13/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month!
Next Thursday, March 19th, 2026, from 10:00AM- 3:00PM pm we will have a special mobile unit event at Basha's parking lot Whiteriver for education and screening. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for American Indians. It is one of the most preventable cancers—if caught early. That’s why screening and prevention matter!

Stop by Basha's parking lot Whiteriver to learn more about screening options and preventing colon cancer.

Now offering a new blood test option for colorectal cancer screening for eligible Medicare patients.

If you have questions please contact a staff member of the Department of Preventative Medicine at 928.338.3683.

02/26/2026

Every three years, our Navajo County Health District surveys our communities in order to identify health issues and guide future goals in programs in our area.

Take a few minutes to let your voice make a difference!

Click here to access the survey: https://navajoaz.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5opZmSt021fvswe

02/15/2026

Whiteriver Hospital will have limited outpatient services on February 16, 2026, in recognition of the federal holiday. Cibecue Health Center will be closed for service on February 16, 2026. Both locations will re-open February 17, 2026 for services.

If you or a family member needs emergency services please call 911 or report to the Whiteriver Hospital's Emergency Department.

For non-urgent medical issues or questions call the Nurse Triage Line at 1.800.246.7754.

Wishing all of you a safe and happy holiday.

01/30/2026

The Indian Health Service is launching the largest hiring initiative in the history of the federal agency. This unprecedented hiring push represents a historic investment in rebuilding and strengthening the IHS workforce and reflects the urgency for recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified professionals in critical positions throughout the agency.

“With a near 30 percent vacancy rate across the IHS, our top priority is filling vacancies for positions essential to keeping our health care facilities operating smoothly, especially in some of the more rural and remote locations,” said IHS Chief of Staff Clayton Fulton. “Our friends, families, and relatives need the best available health care providers who are focused on our shared goal of raising the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level, and this hiring initiative will go far in helping us accomplish that goal. This is an exciting time to join the Indian Health Service.”

With the full support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Kennedy, the IHS worked diligently to complete a comprehensive workforce plan for this hiring effort.

Read more: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2026-press-releases/indian-health-service-launches-largest-hiring-effort-in-agency-history/

01/26/2026

Valentine's Day Market- Open to Public

When: February 13, 2026
Where: Whiteriver Hospital lower parking lot
Time: 9:00AM to 2:00PM

All vendors must bring their own tables, chairs and canopies.
Vendor Space is limited.

For questions or to register please contact Bobbi Nashio or Shandon Altaha at 928.338.4911

Whiteriver Service Unit will not be responsible for any thefts, accidents, or injuries.

01/22/2026

A Culture of Healing: Inside the Design of the New Whiteriver Indian Hospital

January 16, 2026

The IHS Whiteriver Indian Hospital sits on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in central Arizona, the ancestral home of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Built in 1979, the hospital no longer has the capacity or range of services to fully meet the needs of the White Mountain Apache and surrounding communities it was established to serve.

Over 30 years after initial plans were first conceived, a new hospital is now under construction to provide comprehensive medical care for the tribe's growing population. The project's unique design—architectural, functional, and cultural—has been developed in close collaboration with the tribe to ensure the new hospital reflects and carries forward Apache culture, identity, and values for generations to come.

Experience the cultural journey that continues to shape the architectural vision for the new Whiteriver Indian Hospital, designed to become a meaningful space of healing.

The IHS Whiteriver Indian Hospital sits on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in central Arizona, the ancestral home of the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Buil...

01/16/2026

Whiteriver Hospital will have limited outpatient services on January 19, 2026, in recognition of the federal holiday. Cibecue Health Center will be closed for service on January 19, 2026. Both locations will re-open January 20, 2026 for services.

If you or a family member needs emergency services please call 911 or report to the Whiteriver Hospital's Emergency Department.

For non-urgent medical issues or questions call the Nurse Triage Line at 1.800.246.7754.

Wishing all of you a safe and happy holiday.

01/14/2026

01/13/2026

Medication Recall Notice – Fluticasone Nasal Spray

We want to let patients know about a recall for certain fluticasone nasal spray products that were manufactured by Apotex.
The recall happened after an FDA inspection found problems that could affect the quality of the medicine.

What you should know:
• Only some fluticasone nasal sprays were a part of the recall.
• Not all fluticasone products are affected.
• This medication is used to treat allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose.

What to do if you use fluticasone nasal spray:
• Do not stop using your medicine on your own
• If your fluticasone nasal spray may be affected, you will have received a letter from the pharmacy staff with next steps
• The pharmacy will help you get a replacement if needed.
• Call your health care team or pharmacy if you have questions or feel unwell.

Your safety is important to us. We are working to help all affected patients as quickly as possible. Need help or have questions?
Please reach out to the pharmacy or health care provider.

12/30/2025

Whiteriver Hospital will have limited outpatient services starting December 31, 2025, at 1:00PM and all day January 1, 2026 in recognition of the federal holiday.

Cibecue Health Center will be closed for service starting December 31, 2025 at 1:00PM and all day January 1, 2026.

Both locations will re-open January 2, 2026 for services.

If you or a family member needs emergency services please call 911 or report to the Whiteriver Hospital's Emergency Department.

For non-urgent medical issues or questions call the Nurse Triage Line at 1.800.246.7754.

Wishing all of you a safe and happy holiday season.

12/23/2025

** Holiday Schedule Update **

In accordance with the Executive Order providing for the closure of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government, Whiteriver Hospital and Cibecue Health Center will observe federal holiday closure on Wednesday December 24, Thursday December 25, and Friday December 26, 2025. 🔗 See the executive order here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/providing-for-the-closure-of-executive-departments-and-agencies-of-the-federal-government-on-december-24-2025-and-december-26-2025/

What patients should know 🩺

🕒 Staffing will be reduced to holiday-level coverage. Some services may be limited.
📌 Scheduled appointments will not be automatically canceled. Patients may be contacted and offered the option to reschedule.
💊 If you have an urgent need, our Emergency Department is open 24/7. Operations will resume normal schedule and hours December 29, 2025.

Thank you for your understanding. We wish our patients, staff, and tribal communities a safe and peaceful holiday season ❄️

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12/10/2025

2026 Mobile Clinic Schedule
1/6 - Bashas
1/13 - Hondah
1/20 - no clinic Holiday week
1/27 - CBQ
2/3 - Bashas
2/10 - Hondah
2/17 - no clinic Holiday week
2/24 - Carrizo
3/3 - Bashas
3/10 - Hondah
3/17 - East Fork
3/24 - Canyon Day
3/31 - CBQ
4/7 - Bashas
4/14 - Hondah
4/21 - Cedar Creek
4/28 - Carrizo