Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center

02/24/2026

Join Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center with March 2026 events and education classes. All events and classes are FREE. Gym membership not required. Registration is on-site at the event/class. **swipe for class descriptions

If you have any questions, contact Naudaya Clyde at 928-729-8060. For education classes, contact Stevie Yazzie at 928-729-3314.

02/23/2026

Come run under the stars with us! Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center will be hosting its first-ever nighttime run. Open to all community members aged 12 and older, this will be a unique nighttime experience for walkers and runners alike!

The walk/run will start at 7:30pm on April 3rd and will be located on Indian Route 201 (Summit Road North of HWY 264). Headlamps and a vest will be required. The course will be lit and safety monitors will be on site. Registration will be onsite from 6:30pm-7:45pm. Parents/guardians must be present to register participants 17 & younger. Get there early to secure your spot!

For more information contact Dee Weber /928-729-3329/dee.weber@fdihb.org, Tonya Bluehorse /928-729-3327/tonya.bluehorse@fdihb.org, or Naudaya Clyde /928-729-8060/naudaya.clyde@fdihb.org

02/17/2026

Tune in this evening for a conversation with Dr. Gabrellas and Roy Dempsey about chickenpox and measles. Please share and tune in! Thank you 😊

Please join us next Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 from 6pm to 7pm for a radio forum! Please tune in on KTNN and learn about chickenpox and measles and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. We will hear from our very own FDIHB team members, Dr. Alithea Gabrellas, who is our Infectious Diseases Physician and Roy Dempsey, our Community Relations Outreach Specialist.
Please share with your friends and family. Thank you!

02/17/2026

Spring is finally here! Get your morning run in and join us for the Springtime Sprint 10K Run/5K Walk on Saturday March 07, 2026 in Sanders, AZ. Registration will be North of Sanders Elementary School.
On-Site registration will be open from 7:45am-8:15am. The event will begin at 8:15am. All participants under the age of 18 MUST have a parent/guardian present.
For more information, contact Jayme Ben at (928)-729-3326|Jayme.Ben@fdihb.org or Naudaya Clyde at (928)-729-8060|Naudaya.Clyde@fdihb.org
See you there!

02/13/2026

February 13, 2026 | Community Announcement

Regional Long-Distance Calling Outage Impacting FDIHB Facilities

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board (FDIHB) facilities, Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC), Nahata'Dziil Health Center (NDHC) and Nihi Dine’é Bá Wellness Center (NDBWC) are currently experiencing long-distance calling disruption due to a regional outage affecting Verizon and Frontier Communications. This outage has impacted receiving and outgoing long-distance calls, including those made from mobile phones.

⚠️ 📞 If you are experiencing connection issues with 928-729-8000 or any other FDIHB phone, please call 928-730-5258.📱 ⚠️

FDIHB Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure team is actively monitoring the situation and remains in contact with FDIHB’s long-distance communication service provider for status updates.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. For updates and changes, please look at our Facebook or Instagram pages.

02/13/2026

Friendly reminder, the Nihi Dine'é Ba Wellness Center will be closed on Saturday and Monday for the holiday weekend. See you on Tuesday bright and early at 6am 😁

02/12/2026

Turn that radio dial to KTNN next Tuesday evening and lets learn more about chickenpox and measles and how to prevent. Stay informed and healthy :D

Please join us next Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 from 6pm to 7pm for a radio forum! Please tune in on KTNN and learn about chickenpox and measles and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. We will hear from our very own FDIHB team members, Dr. Alithea Gabrellas, who is our Infectious Diseases Physician and Roy Dempsey, our Community Relations Outreach Specialist.
Please share with your friends and family. Thank you!

02/12/2026

Please read the latest community announcement: Chickenpox Case in Chambers, Arizona and Exposure at Middle School & Local Basketball Game.

Community Announcement: Chickenpox (Varicella) Case in Chambers, Arizona and Exposure at Middle School & Local Basketball Game

FDIHB has received information of a confirmed varicella (Chickenpox) case in Chambers, Arizona.
People who were in the following locations on the dates below may have been exposed:
▪️Sanders Middle School (Sanders, AZ) on February 3-6, 2026. Watch for symptoms until February 27, 2026.
▪️Ganado Middle School Basketball Game (Ganado, AZ) on. February 4, 2026. Watch for symptoms until February 25, 2026.

What to do if you or your child was exposed to a confirmed chickenpox case: Individuals who were exposed AND meet one of the following criteria should contact their healthcare provider because receiving the vaccine within 5 days or immune globulin within 10 days after the exposure can prevent illness.
▪️Children who are not up-to-date on their varicella vaccine (1 dose due at 12 months, the 2nd dose due at 4 years)
▪️ Individuals with severely weak immune systems (e.g., have had an organ transplant) who have not had 2 varicella vaccines or had chickenpox or shingles in the past
▪️ Adults born after 1980 who have not had 2 doses of the varicella vaccine, a lab test showing immunity or a history of chicken pox or shingles
▪️Anyone who develops varicella symptoms should stay home and seek medical attention if symptoms become severe. Symptoms usually develop 8 to 21 days after an exposure.
▪️ If you seek medical attention, call ahead and let them know you have been exposed to chickenpox before entering the building.

The best way to prevent varicella (chickenpox) is to be vaccinated with a varicella-containing vaccine. During a varicella (chickenpox) outbreak it is important that all children who do not have a medical contraindication receive their first dose of the varicella vaccine at 12 months and the second dose at age 4. Talk to your healthcare provider to make sure you and your family are up to date on vaccines. Vaccines are provided at Tséhootsooí Medical Center Primary Care Clinic 928.729.8032 and Pediatric Clinic 928.729.8710
For more information about Varicella (chickenpox) visit: https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html

02/11/2026

This evening’s Horse Story cultural presentation by Emerson John been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will re-advertise the upcoming date as soon as we can. Thank you for your understanding.

UPDATE: The Horse Story presentation for this evening is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will re-advertise the upcoming date as soon as we can. Thank you.

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02/11/2026

Today is the day! Public Health Nutrition will be hosting the February Vegetable of the Month cooking class featuring Kale and Brussel Sprouts. Today's menu is Kale and White Bean Soup, Penne Pasta with sautéed Brussel sprouts and Kale Pesto, and Brussel Sprout Pomegranate Salad. Hope to see you there. For registration, call (928) 729-8424

Did you eat your vegetables today? The "Taste the Change of Season" cooking series is excited to present February's featured vegetables: Kale and Brussels Sprouts. Come join Public Health Nutrition on February 11, 2026, at 5:45 PM at the Nihi Dine'e Ba Wellness Center. You will discover the nutritional benefits of the two vegetables and how to add them to your home recipes. Looking forward to seeing you there!

02/10/2026

Thank you for registering for the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training on Wednesday! Registration is now closed.
But do not fret! You can still register for the next training, the YMHFA! Registration is open until this Friday, February 13, 2026. Thank you!

Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HP/DP) – SPIP Grant Program would like to announce their upcoming Su***de Prevention gatekeeper trainings. Four trainings provided to community members that will empower participants to recognize signs/symptoms and provide mental and emotional support for individuals in crisis. Anyone, regardless of background or experience, can learn these skills to keep someone safe and alive.
Free training to anyone: Teacher and school staff, Healthcare providers, Law Enforcement, Social Services, Adults working with Youth & Community members

2026 Training Dates
ASIST - January 29 & 30, 2026 | 8:30 am – 5:00pm
QPR – February 11, 2026 | 8:30 am – 10:00 am
YMHFA – March 5, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (Pre-Registration Required)
safeTALK – March 18, 2026 | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location:
Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center
Fort Defiance, AZ

Training Registration link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TWHRRTM

For more information please contact
Jacob Kaulaity| jacob.kaulaity@fdihb.org (928) 729-8246
Samantha Yessilth | samantha.yessilth@fdihb.org (928) 729-8464

02/04/2026

Love is war! Prove how strong love makes you and join us for the “Tug on my Heartstrings” Tournament (Tug of War) on Friday, February 20th, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Nihi Dine’é Bá Wellness Center Parking Lot.
This event is open to individuals 18 years and older, with 5 players per team. Co-ed teams are required. There will be a maximum of 6 teams for this event, so don’t wait! Pre-registration packets are available at the Nihi Dine’é Bá Wellness center starting February 6th. For more information, please contact Robin James at (928) 729-3313 | Robin.James@fdihb.org or Naudaya Clyde at (928) 729-8060 | Naudaya.Clyde@fdihb.org.