Whiteriver Indian Health Service

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 ❄️

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. All

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

12/10/2025

The U.S. Census Bureau, with permission from the White Mountain Apache Tribe, will conduct the 2026 Census Test on the Fort Apache Reservation.
This test is designed to help the Census Bureau improve its methods and technology before the 2030 Census.

Key things to know:
• Residents can respond online, by phone, or by mail starting March 2026
• Census Day is April 1, 2026
• Some households may receive in-person visits from census takers
• Participation only takes a few minutes and helps build a more accurate future census

More information:

The 2026 Census Test is the U.S. Census Bureau's first major opportunity to try out new tools and methods in select locations around the United States.

12/10/2025

--Attention Members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe--

To better meet the needs of our patients and ensure timely access to care, Friday clinics at Whiteriver Hospital and Cibecue Health Center will now be held in the morning, instead of the afternoon.

New Friday Clinic Hours:
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

This change will begin 12.19.2025 and applies to all regularly scheduled Friday clinic services. Staff will still be available to support you 1:00PM to 5:00PM.

We hope these earlier hours will make it easier for families, elders, and community members to receive the care they need. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to serve you better.

Reminder, there are same day appointments available Monday through Friday. Call early each morning to get scheduled.
For questions or to make an appointment, please contact your clinic.

Please share your feedback by using our Patient Experience Survey found in clinic areas.

Together, we continue working toward a healthier White Mountain Apache community.

12/09/2025

Generator Installation Activity at Whiteriver Hospital
Dates: Dec 11, 19–21, 2025

Whiteriver Indian Hospital will be installing a new generator between December 11, 19–21, 2025. Community members may notice a crane on-site and increased activity around the hospital grounds during this time.

Please note: There will be no changes to clinical operations, emergency services, or patient access. All departments will remain open and fully operational.

We appreciate the community’s understanding as we complete this important infrastructure upgrade. If you have questions please contact the hospital at 928.338.4911

12/04/2025

Fly the United States Flag at Half-Staff on Sunday, December 7, 2025
in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2025

On the 7th of December 84 years ago, 2,403 service members and civilians were killed in a painful and unprovoked attack on our Armed Forces. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we remember these women and men, who gave their last full measure of devotion to our Nation. We honor the brave service members who — with the horrors of Pearl Harbor weighing on their hearts and the hopes of humanity resting on their shoulders — answered the call to defend freedom against the forces of fascism during World War II.

A resolution approved by Congress in 1994 designates December 7 of each year as “National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,” and directs that flags be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sundown.

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.