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Yellowhawk Peer Recovery Mentor Community Crisis Support Strengthens Tribal Care in Umatilla County
MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center is proud to announce a new collaborative effort between our Peer Recovery Mentor (PRM) team and the Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) Crisis Team to provide compassionate, culturally informed support for American Indian and…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI – H5)
NOTICE TO TRIBAL MEMBERS, RESIDENTS, AND THE PUBLIC The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), in coordination with Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, is issuing this public health notice to inform the community of recent Highly Pathogenic Avian…
Recall of FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus Sensors
MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center is issuing an important notice to our community regarding a voluntary recall initiated by Abbott, the manufacturer of the FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Abbott has…
Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Launches Harm Reduction Vending Machines to Support Community Health and Safety
MISSION – In a continued effort to promote health, safety, and dignity for all community members, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center’s (Yellowhawk) Behavioral Health department is launching two Harm Reduction Vending Machines on the Confederated Tribes of the…
Community Collaboration Highlights Tribal Opioid Response, Health Advocacy, and Recovery Journeys
The day began with the Mammography Grand Opening, a milestone moment for the community. Karen Malcom, a breast cancer survivor and national advocate for Native women’s breast health, delivered an emotional and inspiring talk. She shared her personal journey…
Little Free Food Pantry Project Comes to Fruition
MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk) is excited to announce the completion of the “Little Free Food Pantry” project led by Mariah Watchman, Yellowhawk Resource Coordinator. This project began in March of 2024 and has been a collaboration with various…
Yellowhawk Launches Mammography Screening Services to Strengthen Community Health and Wellness
MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk) is proud to announce the expansion of our health services with the addition of screening mammography services. We are dedicated to continuing our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community…
Pertussis on CTUIR
Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Public Health Department Informs Tribal Community of Pertussis Outbreak within the CTUIR; 2 Cases reported within CTUIR Reservation Boundaries and 19 Cases Reported Across Multiple Regions and Age Groups within Umatilla County ….
Statement on Executive Orders
Dear CTUIR Tribal Members and Yellowhawk Patients, Due to the various executive orders that have been issued by President Trump since taking office last week, many are wondering how these might affect operations at the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk)…
Wildhorse Foundation Grants Yellowhawk $30,000 for Community Health Practitioner Education Program in Partnership with NPAIHB
Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, in collaboration with the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) is establishing a Community Health Practitioner (CHP) education program. One of the pilot sites, approved via resolution by the CTUIR Health Commission, for…
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