Tséhootsooí Medical Center

01/12/2026

Shoot your shot! Join the Wellness team tomorrow at the Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center for a 3-Point Shoot-Out! Winner gets bragging rights 😆

Happy Monday, ballers! The 3-Point Shoot-Out Contest is hitting a new date! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 3 PM to 7 PM at the Dine'é Bá Wellness Center . Registration runs from 3 PM to 6:50 PM, so don’t miss your shot. Bring your A-game and may the best shooter rise to the top!

01/09/2026

Good Morning, due to inclement weather and road conditions, today's Mobile Health Clinic in Fort Defiance, AZ, is canceled. Mobile Health will be set up on Monday in Klagetoh. See you then!

Take care and stay warm 🙂

01/08/2026

The Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center will be closing early today and opening later tomorrow morning at 8am due to the weather. Travel safely!

Due to the inclement weather, the Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center will close early today at 5pm and will adjust their hours tomorrow, January 9th, and open at 8am.
Thank you for your understanding and safe travels on the roads!

01/08/2026

New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced that an individual who was diagnosed with measles spent a night at the Quality Inn, 450 Paisano St. NE, Albuquerque NM, from December 28, 2025 to December 29, 2025, leading to a potential measles exposure in that area.

Tséhootsooí Medical Center is providing this notification so that individuals who may have potentially been exposed, can watch for symptoms and seek medical care if symptoms develop.

Details of possible measles public exposure:
- Location: Quality Inn, 450 Paisano St. NE, Albuquerque NM
- Date: December 28 – 29, 2025
- Time: 11:45 p.m. Dec 28 through 7 a.m. Dec 29, 2025 (Measles can linger in the air for up to two hours after the infectious person leaves the area.)

Measles spreads by direct contact with an infected person or through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. A person with measles can give the disease to other people even before they feel sick. Approximately 90 percent of unvaccinated individuals who are exposed to measles may become infected.

Measles can cause serious illness, especially in young children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Measles is preventable with two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, typically given during childhood.

What to do if you were at the specified location on the date and time of exposure:
- Make sure you are up-to-date with the recommended number of measles (MMR) vaccinations.

Anyone who may have been exposed should watch for symptoms. The symptoms of measles generally appear about 7-21 days after a person is exposed, and include:
- High fever (> 101°F)
- Cough
- Feeling run down, achy (malaise)
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
- Runny nose
- Blotchy rash that usually starts on the face (starting at the hairline), extends down the body and can involve palms and soles

Individuals who develop any symptoms of measles should self-isolate, stay away from others and seek medical care. People with measles symptoms should first call their healthcare provider or medical facility before going in so they can receive instructions to prevent exposing others.

Visit http://measles.doh.nm.gov for more information.

If you have any of these symptoms, we ask that you: Remain in your vehicle and call 928.729.8600 OR inform a security officer stationed at the entrance of TMC & NDHC

These actions of additional health screening are in response to reported confirmed measles cases in New Mexico and Arizona.

The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most effective way to avoid contracting measles. If you have not received the MMR vaccine or are unsure of your vaccination status, please contact your local health provider. Babies under 12 months of age do not have mature enough immune systems to be vaccinated against measles, so it is important to ensure anyone who will be interacting with them has received the MMR vaccine.

We appreciate your understanding and support. For updates and changes, please look at our Facebook or Instagram pages.

01/08/2026

Ready to start the New Year strong? 💪 Come join New Year New Fit, where one of our Community Fitness staff will guide you through various tests to determine your fitness level. You will also attend an education session to create a SMART goal with us for the New Year. You can attend the morning or evening session. 🎊🎉🙌

12/31/2025

This year, the Medical Nutrition Therapy Department shared monthly recipe cards for visitors to take home and make. Each card also had a punny nutritional theme for the month. Our favorite was April and ‘Find Your Calm and inner ‘peas’. 🤭 The cards also served as an invitation to connect with the Medical Nutrition Therapy department. They are an excellent resource in helping patients prevent and manage health conditions through diet and counseling. Consult with your provider to see if a referral for MNT is best for you. They can help you reach your 2026 health goals!

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! Here’s to eating healthier in 2026!

12/30/2025

Greetings! The Marketing Department at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) is excited to invite folks ages 18 on up to participate in a brief survey aimed at understanding how individuals like you access health information and connect with our organization. Your insights are invaluable to us, and they will greatly enhance our communication efforts with the community.

We would be grateful if you could take just five minutes to complete this anonymous survey. Rest assured, all responses are completely anonymous and will not be shared with anyone outside of FDIHB, Inc.

Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCHX8XK

We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback!

12/30/2025

ATTENTION!! *Location Change! *
Location of the First Bump of the New Year Volleyball tournament has changed to the Nihi’ Dine’e Ba’ Wellness Center.
Pre-registration packets are available at the Nihi’ Dine’e Ba’ Wellness Center front desk; On-site registration will open at 12:30pm day of event and will close at 1:00pm.
January 02, 2026, 1:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Jayme Ben for any questions you may have
(928)-729-3326 | Jayme.Ben@fdihb.org

12/30/2025

Save-the-date: January 16, 2026, 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Join Health Promotion & Disease Prevention HPDP) at their 9th Annual Navajo Winter Culture Fest! Celebrate culture, wellness, and community with us!

Join us for an evening filled with: Health Resource booths, dance groups, singing groups, and special appearances by royalty.

Everyone is welcome to take part in this vibrant winter gathering. For more information, please contact Danelle Lee at 928-729-8874 or email at danelle.lee@fdihb.org.

12/30/2025

Reminder, Culture Presentation tomorrow in Greasewood! See you there 🙂

Save-the-dates! Come out and bring your family and learn about our Navajo culture 🤗

12/29/2025

New Year, new schedule for the Mobile Health Program! See what locations they’ll be at for January 2026. Start the year off by visiting with the Mobile Health unit for screenings and vaccinations.

12/24/2025

Yá'át'ééh Késhmish Eve! FDIHB will have some closures for the holidays with the exception of the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please note the following closures:
🏥 Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC) - Outpatient & Administrative Services: December 25-26 and January 1, 2026
🏨 Nahata' Dziil Health Center - Outpatient & Administrative services: Closed December 25-26 and January 1, 2026
⭐️ Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center: Closed December 25-27 and January 1, 2026

From all of us at FDIHB, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!