Chinle Indian Health Service

02/25/2026

02/11/2026

Chinle Service Unit Operation Hours

Chinle, AZ–Chinle Service Unit facilities are operating normal business hours. The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Chinle Outpatient Clinics are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Thursdays from 1 pm to 5 pm.
The Pinon and Tsaile Health Centers' operational hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and on Thursdays, 1 pm to 5 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact the Chinle Service Unit Public Information Officer, Ryan Goldtooth, at (928) 674-7802.
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02/03/2026

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/

01/16/2026

Chinle, AZ – Chinle Service Unit is reminding the community to take extra precautions and self-awareness to protect yourself, your family and your surroundings as our community is seeing an increase in Respiratory Virus illness. This includes the Influenza (Flu) virus which can spread quickly to others and can be life-threatening for certain age populations and health conditions. We encourage the community to read the self-awareness tips identified below.

Protect Yourself and Others
• Stay up to date on your vaccines. If you haven’t had your flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine since September 2025, it’s time to get vaccinated. All Individuals should consult with their healthcare provider to understand their options regarding vaccinations.
• Consider wearing a mask in indoor public spaces, especially crowded areas.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.
• Wash or sanitize your hands often.
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When You Might Need a Test
You may benefit from a flu test if you have flu symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, body aches) AND:
• You are 65 years or older
• You are pregnant
• You have a chronic medical condition (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or a weakened immune system)
• You are a child, under the age of 2
• You did not get a flu vaccine this year

Why?
People in these groups are at higher risk of getting very sick from flu and may be eligible for treatment. These treatments work best when started within 2 days of starting to feel sick.
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What To Do If You’re Sick
• Stay home and rest
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Wear a mask if around others
• Follow these steps anytime you feel sick with cold or flu-like symptoms, whether or not you get tested.
• Seek medical care if symptoms are severe (trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion, dehydration)
We appreciate your understanding, cooperation, and continued support as we work to protect our community's health. For more information, please contact Ryan Goldtooth, Public Information Officer at (928) 674-7802.

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01/12/2026

Modified Hours of Operation for Tsaile Health Center Pharmacy

Tsaile, AZ – Tsaile Health Center Pharmacy has modified their temporary hours of operation beginning Monday, January 12, 2026. Tsaile Health Center has experienced a decrease in Pharmacy staff and will monitor the situation to expand the Pharmacy hours as more staff become available.

The modified Pharmacy hours will be:
- Mondays: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesdays: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesdays: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Fridays: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

This will cause longer-than-expected wait for patients receiving medications following clinic visits. Medication refills may take 48 to 72 hours to be processed.

We apologize for the delay and appreciate your understanding as the pharmacy works to provide safe, timely service to all patients. You may contact Tsaile Pharmacy at (928) 724-3645 for your medication needs.

01/02/2026

Pinon Health Center Pharmacy

Pinon, AZ – Due to limitations, Pinon Health Center Pharmacy will be operating with modified services. This will cause a longer-than-expected wait for patients receiving medications after a clinic visit. There will also be a delay in pharmacy phone response.
We apologize for the delay and appreciate your understanding as the pharmacy works to provide safe, timely service to all patients. Pharmacy requests can be submitted via telephone voicemail, your name, chart number, date of birth, and medication name, to (928) 725-9514.

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12/18/2025

The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) program, in Partnership with the Navajo Nation, takes key steps to improve efficiency, timeliness, and quality of water and wastewater infrastructure projects to meet the needs of the Navajo Nation and San Juan Southern Paiute People.
St. Michaels, AZ- On September 15, 2025, the Navajo Area Indian Health Service awarded a Program Management Support Contract to Chenhall Sedona Services Joint Venture LLC, with services up to 5 years, through a Bureau of Indian Affairs Program Management and Industrial Engineering Consulting Services Contract. This contract is intended to help strengthen and improve the Navajo Area Sanitation Facilities Construction program’s planning, design, and delivery of water and sanitation infrastructure for tribal communities through data-driven program management, process improvement, and proactive identification of homes still in need of piped water or wastewater service. This effort will include the development of a methodology to identify homes throughout the Navajo Nation which are still without piped water or wastewater service, new tools to strengthen program management and implementation, and development of a strategic action plan.

12/16/2025

Tsaile Health Center Radiology Services

Tsaile, Arizona – The Tsaile Health Center’s Radiology Department will be temporarily unavailable for services starting Tuesday, December 16, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. Radiology services will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
All Radiology services will be referred to Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility’s Radiology Department during this time. For any questions regarding your referral to the Radiology Department at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, please call 928-674-7137.
Tsaile Health Center apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates your understanding. If you have questions about your upcoming appointments or services at Tsaile Health Center’s Radiology Department, please call the appointment desk at (928) 724-3600.

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12/12/2025

Pinon Health Center Physical Therapy Services

Pinon, Arizona – The Pinon Health Center Physical Therapy Department will be temporarily unavailable for services starting December 18, 2025, through January 2, 2026.
If you have questions about your upcoming appointments and services at Pinon’s Physical Therapy Clinic, please call the appointment desk at (928) 725-9630.

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12/12/2025

Pinon Health Center Ambulatory Care Walk-In Services

Pinon, AZ - Pinon Health Center Ambulatory Care Walk-In (formerly known as Urgent Care) will have limited services the week of December 22-26, 2025. Patients with acute care needs or emergencies will be seen in Ambulatory Care Walk-in Clinic. Patients who are not identified having acute needs or emergent after triage can request to be scheduled for appointments. Patient and staff safety is our number one priority.
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility Emergency Department and Urgent Care are available for other health care issues that cannot wait and require immediate attention.
Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, you may call the Pinon Appointment Desk at (928) 725-9600 or 9601.

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12/10/2025

Pinon Health Center Podiatry Services

Pinon, Arizona – The Pinon Health Center Podiatry Department will be temporarily closed for services starting December 18, 2025 through January 2, 2026.
However, patients can be seen through the Ambulatory Walk-in Clinic for Podiatric care services. The provider will determine if the patient’s condition is urgent/emergent and will refer the patient to the Chinle Podiatry clinic.
If you have questions regarding Pinon’s Podiatry Clinic for future appointments, you may call the appointment desk at (928)725-9600/9601.
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