Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center

09/02/2025

Reminder - Please join us tomorrow for a Back to School Family Bike Ride!

🚴. Join us for our Back to School Family Bike Ride on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
On-site registration will be from 5:00pm-5:45pm. Ride starts at 6:00pm.
All ages event, including toddlers ages 2 and up.
Helmets are required!

1-mile course for toddlers ages 2-5 with parent.
5-mile course for ages 5 and up.

For more information contact:
Shaun Barney, 928-729-3313, shaun.barney@fdihb.org
Naudaya Clyde 928-729-8060 naudaya.clyde@fdihb.org

09/02/2025

Just Move It Finale will be at the Window Rock Fairgrounds Saturday, September 13, 2025
Registration from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM. Walk/Run Start at 9:00 AM.

For the SAFETY of participants and drivers of State Highway 264, we kindly ask:
- PLEASE SLOW-DOWN!!!
- Be Alert!
- NO Parking on the Right-of-Way
- NO Drop-Off along Hwy 264
- NO selling of any foods. JMI is a health event
- NO political campaigning
- Signature-Collecting will NOT be allowed

- Please bring a water bottle, hat, and umbrella.
- Wear appropriate shoes
- PLEASE, No pets and No bicycles!
- Eat a healthy snack before participating.

For more information, contact Danelle at 925-729-8874

09/01/2025

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board Inc. administrative and outpatient clinical services at Tséhootsooí Medical Center, Nahata’Dziil Health Center and Nihi Dine’é Bá Wellness Center will be CLOSED on September 1, 2025 for the Labor Day Holiday

Tsehootsooi Medical Center Emergency Department remains OPEN.

Regular operating hours will resume on September 2, 2025 for all FDIHB facilities.

08/28/2025

"Running at sunrise is more than just a run, it is ceremony, prayer, and a way of living in balance and harmony. " - NN President Nygren.
We couldn't agree more and think this is an excellent way to start one's day - by doing something for your mind, body, and spirit. We hope you'll join us next month for our future Sun Runs. Our September calendar is forthcoming, so stay tuned 😁

08/27/2025

Calling all Hastóí (Men): Join the Public Health Nutrition Program every Thursday in September to learn to create healthier meals! Share with your network and those who may not have social media. Folks can register by calling PHN at: (928) 729-8059 or 5661.

08/26/2025

TMC’s Health Promotion/Disease Prevention will be hosting monthly su***de prevention trainings from September to December 2025. The training will educate participants to recognize su***de 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.

Training Dates:
⭐ safeTALK: September 10, 2025 | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
⭐ ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training): October 2 & 3, 2025 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
⭐ QPR (Question, Persuade Refer): November 12, 2025 | 8:30 am – 10:00 am
⭐ safeTALK – December 10, 2025 | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

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

Pre-training Registration is encouraged:
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

08/22/2025

One-week away! Join us next Friday for our Ride and Strides 5k run and 10k bike ride. Today is the last day to pre-register at the Wellness Center or folks can do on-site registration at the event. See you next Friday!

Hello - here is an updated event flyer with details on the location for our Ride and Strides Duathlon! Save-the-date for Friday, August 29, 2025. Ride and Strides Duathlon is a 10k bike ride and 5k run for folks ages 13 and up. See flyer for registration details. 😁 🚴. 🏃🏽‍♀️

08/21/2025

FDIHB Regular Board Meeting | August 22, 2025

The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board Inc. will conduct its Regular Board Meeting on Friday, August 22, 2025, immediately following a Board Work Session scheduled at 9 a.m. (MDT) On the second floor, at Tséhootsooí Medical Center (Fort Defiance, AZ) in the Executive Conference Room.

***The agenda is not final until the Board officially approves the agenda at the Board meeting and may be amended up to that point.***

Meeting dates and times are subject to change. For updates and changes, please visit our Facebook or Instagram pages.

08/21/2025

Nihi Dine’é Bá Wellness Center, Wellness Department CLOSED August 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2025

Nihi Dine’é Bá Wellness Center (NDBWC), Wellness Department will be CLOSED on the following days for gym members due to construction of the gym ceiling and upcoming holiday.

⭕ Monday, August, 25, 2025 | CLOSED for construction
⭕ Tuesday, August, 26, 2025 | CLOSED for construction
⭕ Wednesday, August, 27, 2025 | CLOSED for construction
⭕ Saturday, August, 30, 2025 | CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your understanding and support during these closures.

If you have any questions, please call 928.729.8063

Events and clinics are subject to change. For updates and changes, please look at our Facebook or Instagram pages.

08/16/2025

🚴. Join us for our Back to School Family Bike Ride on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
On-site registration will be from 5:00pm-5:45pm. Ride starts at 6:00pm.
All ages event, including toddlers ages 2 and up.
Helmets are required!

1-mile course for toddlers ages 2-5 with parent.
5-mile course for ages 5 and up.

For more information contact:
Shaun Barney, 928-729-3313, shaun.barney@fdihb.org
Naudaya Clyde 928-729-8060 naudaya.clyde@fdihb.org

08/15/2025

Join us for the Spooktacular 5K Walk & Run on Friday, October 3rd, 2025 at Sawmill Hill (Butler Warehouse Building in Fort Defiance, AZ).
On-site registration will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and the run/walk will begin at 5:40 p.m.
Participants under the age of 18 MUST have their parent and/or guardian present to sign registration forms.
Wear your best costume and see you there! IF YOU DARE… 🎃

For more information contact: Robin James at 928-729-3326 | Robin.James@fdihb.org or Naudaya Clyde at 928-729-8060 | Naudaya.Clyde@fdihb.org

08/15/2025

Happy Friday! There are still spots available for the "Mind over Miles: Walking to Running Program"! If you are interested, registration and pre-assessment will be offered at 6am on Monday, August 18th and Wednesday, August 20th at the St. Michaels Mission in St. Michaels, AZ.

It's a great program to help you train for upcoming events like the Duke City Marathon (https://www.dukecitymarathon.com/) or the Navajo Code Talker Run (https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/WindowRock/NavajoCodeTalker)! Challenge yourself and build up your strength and endurance. You can do it!🏃