Whiteriver Indian Health Service

10/30/2025

10/02/2025

Update: the 10/14 event in Carrizo is cancelled
2025 Mobile Clinic Schedule (Updated 10/9)
10/7 - Bashas
10/21 - Canyon Day
10/28 - Hondah (Women's Conference)
10/29 - Hondah (Women's Conference)
11/4 - Bashas
11/11 - NO clinic - Holiday
11/18 - H-Market
11/25 - CBQ
12/2 - Bashas
12/9 - Hondah
12/16 - Canyon Day
12/23 - No clinic - Holiday week
12/30 - Carrizo

09/11/2025

Protect the Circle of Life
Your flu vaccine protects me.
My flu vaccine protects you.

The flu vaccine is safe.
You can’t get the flu from a flu vaccine.

The flu is the fourth leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native elders.

Please get a flu vaccine each year to protect you and your family.

Learn more at www.cdc.gov/flu or call 1-800-CDC-INFO

You can also contact the Whiteriver Hospital Public Health Nursing Department at 928-338-3684 for more information.

08/29/2025

Our community has had more cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses (colds) over the last few weeks. Please consider taking extra precautions! The CDC has given recommendations to avoid spreading illness to others.

• Wash hands regularly
• Stay home or self-isolate if you have respiratory symptoms like fever, chills, cough, runny nose, and headache
• Wear a mask if you or those around you have symptoms, especially while indoors in public, crowded spaces
• Properly ventilate your homes and workplace
• See the following link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/covid/prevention/index.html

Most mild respiratory infections can be managed at home with rest, fluids, and over-the-counter medications. Most people do not need to get a test when they are sick. You might benefit from a test if you are age 65 or older, have chronic medical conditions that weaken your immune system, or have severe symptoms (like trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion, and dehydration).

Learn how to protect yourself from COVID-19.

08/06/2025

Good day family and friends,

There is a lot of smoke seen throughout our Whiteriver communities along with an increase in temperatures.

Anyone with health conditions that can be worsened by the smoke should take extra precautions to minimize exposure to triggers that can lead to worsening of your health condition. If you do experience symptoms of illness please seek help.

The Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-246-7754 is a service available to our community members. Please call this number during non-emergent situations for a quick consultation or health advice with a trained professional. Benefits of the Nurse Advice Line:
- 27/4 Access to Licensed Healthcare Providers
- Personalized care tailored to your needs.
- Convenient and safe virtual consultation
- No waiting Rooms

Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should call 9-1-1.

06/17/2025

MEASLES UPDATE: On June 09, 2025, the Navajo County Public Health Services District identified 4 confirmed cases of measles. These are the first cases in Navajo County, and Arizona for 2025. The four individuals were unvaccinated, had recent international travel and were exposed to the same contact. There are currently no known measles cases on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.

06/17/2025

Immunizations are always available during provider appointments. Walk-in immunization appointments are also available in the pharmacy Monday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 6:30 pm and Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Pharmacy immunization services are paused from 11 am – 1 pm during lunch break.

06/17/2025

‼️Walks happening THIS WEEK‼️ Come on out and join us in McNary & Cibecue.

06/13/2025

Men’s Health Week and Month
You can’t change what you don’t track. During Men's Health Month and Men’s Health Week, June 9–15, we encourage everyone to start their health journey by checking their vital stats. Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar – knowing your numbers is the first step toward a healthier life. Make that doctor’s appointment. Even a wellness visit gets you on the right path.
https://www.ihs.gov/forpatients/improveyourhealth/

06/10/2025

If you have questions regarding communicable diseases, such as measles, please call one of our care teams at:
- Department of Preventative Medicine, 928.338.3683
- Outpatient Pharmacy, 928.338.3502
or
Visit our Outpatient Pharmacy
Monday through Thursday 8:30AM to 6:30PM &
Friday 9:30AM to 4:00PM

06/10/2025

For community awareness is the attached message from Navajo County Public Health Department.

Zero cases found on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.

Protective vaccines are available at Whiteriver Hospital and the Cibecue Health Center.

The MMR vaccine can prevent measles, mumps and rubella. All individuals should consult their health care provider regarding options to get the MMR vaccine.