Tséhootsooí Medical Center

04/15/2026

Hi Everyone - the Primary Care Clinic with Mobile Health is canceled tomorrow at the Lowe's grocery store in Burnside, AZ.
The Diabetes Clinic, however, is still scheduled in Lupton, AZ w/ Dr. Katie Barron! So come over, walk-ins are welcome. Chat with Dr. Barron and the mobile health team if you have any questions or concerns about diabetes. It's good to be in the know so you can take action early on.

04/15/2026

Walk-Ins are welcome at the Mobile Health Unit! Today they are set up at Wide Ruins Chapter House from 10am to 2pm.

Tséhootsooí Medical Center PSA:
Mobile unit is on site at the Chapter House.

04/14/2026

Friendly reminder, please come by the Fort Defiance Chapter House this evening for a Horse Story with Emerson John. 🐴

Families (mom, dad, children, grandparents) come out and learn the traditional Navajo Horse story! It will be Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6 pm at the Fort Defiance Chapter House. Thank you.

04/11/2026

The FDIHB Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) program is seeking motivational and engaging presenters for their 2026 Native American Su***de Prevention & Awareness (NASPA) Conference. NASPA will be July 8-10, 2026 at the Isleta Resort & Casino. The theme is "Stronger Together: Honoring Life and Strengthening Communities".

Conference organizers are interested in, but not limited to, the topics below:
▪️Suicidal ideation
▪️Trauma
▪️Prevention strategies
▪️Self-care practices and other relevant topics

To be considered, please submit your application by April 17, 2026, to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NAcall

For more information, feel free to visit: https://www.fdihb.org/naspac

Thank you and please share with your network!

04/09/2026

Reminder - this is today from 10am to 1pm at the Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center. See you soon for some PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK fun!

Join us in celebrating National Public Health Week April 6-12, 2026. This year's theme is Ready. Set. Action! "National Public Health Week (NPHW) 2026 invites all Americans to renew their commitment to strengthening the systems, science, and community partnerships that keep us healthy."
Join the action on Thursday, April 9th from 10am to 1pm at the Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center for Public Health Nursing's:
- Car seat checkpoint
- Community Health Fair
- Fun walk/run
- Mobile Unit Diabetes health screening
See you there!

04/08/2026

April 8, 2026 | Community Announcement

Chickenpox (Varicella) Exposure at Tséhootsooí Medical Center Emergency Department April 4, 2026

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board (FDIHB) has confirmed that a person infectious with varicella (chickenpox) was in the Tséhootsooí Medical Center Emergency Department waiting areas on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. FDIHB is working to notify individuals who have potentially been exposed. Individuals who were at the location at the dates listed below may have been exposed and should monitor for any signs or symptoms of illness.

📍 Location: Tséhootsooí Medical Center Emergency Dept. (Fort Defiance, AZ)
📅 Exposure Date: April 4, 2026 | 12 pm – 5 pm
⚠️ Watch for Symptoms Until: April 25, 2026

What to do if you were at the specified location on the date and time of exposure:

▪️ Individuals who were in this location and know that they have never had chickenpox and have not received 2 doses of the varicella vaccine should contact Tséhootsooí Medical Center as soon as possible at 928.729.8000, because receiving the vaccine or immune globulin within 5 days after the exposure can prevent illness.
▪️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.

How to Prevent Varicella: The best way to prevent chickenpox (varicella) is through vaccination. Children should receive their first dose at 12 months and the second at age 4, unless medically contraindicated. Check with your healthcare provider to ensure vaccinations are up to date. Vaccines are available at Tséhootsooí Medical Center: Primary Care Clinic 928.729.8032 and Pediatric Clinic 928.729.8710.

For more information about Varicella (chickenpox) visit: www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html For updates and changes, please look at our Facebook or Instagram pages.

04/06/2026

April 6, 2026 | Community Announcement

Tséhootsooí Medical Center Confirms Chickenpox (Varicella) Exposure, St. Michaels, AZ

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board (FDIHB) has confirmed that a person has tested positive for varicella (chickenpox). FDIHB is working with local partners to notify individuals who have potentially been exposed. Individuals who were at the location on the dates listed below may have been exposed and should monitor for any signs or symptoms of illness.

📍 Location: St. Michael Indian School (St Michaels, AZ)

📅 Exposure Date: March 30 & 31, 2026

⚠️ Watch for Symptoms Until: April 21, 2026

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 exposure.

⚠️ ☎️ If you seek medical attention, call ahead and let them know you have been exposed to chickenpox before entering the building.

How to Prevent Varicella: The best way to prevent chickenpox (varicella) is through vaccination. Children should receive their first dose at 12 months and the second at age 4, unless medically contraindicated. Check with your healthcare provider to ensure vaccinations are up to date. Vaccines are available 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. For updates and changes, please look at our Facebook or Instagram pages.

04/02/2026

Friendly reminder - the TMC Pharmacy and Laboratory will be closed on Saturday, April 4, 2026. In addition, the Audiocare phone refill service will be inaccessible from 3am, April 4th to 3am, April 5th.

March 27, 2026 | Public Announcement
Planned Electronic Health Records Down Time Scheduled for April 4, 2026 - Tséhootsooí Medical Center Pharmacy and Laboratory CLOSED.

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board (FDIHB) will be conducting necessary maintenance on our Electronic Health Records (EHR) system from April 4th at 3 am to April 5th at 3 am. The following outpatient service will be CLOSED on Saturday, April 4, 2026:

‼️ Pharmacy outpatient services including Audiocare phone refill service | CLOSED. Audiocare will not be accessible from 3 a.m. April 4 to 3 a.m. April 5th. Pharmacy outpatient service will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026

‼️ Laboratory outpatient services | CLOSED. Laboratory outpatient services will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026

⚠️ Patients are encouraged to plan ahead and address their Laboratory and Pharmacy needs before this downtime.

During this time, patient care will continue to be available in Emergency Department, and Inpatient Services. Please be aware that this downtime may lead to longer wait times in the Emergency Department.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance our systems for better patient care. For updates and changes, please look at our Facebook or Instagram pages.

04/01/2026

Tséhootsooí Medical Center's Pediatric Clinic will be closed tomorrow, April 02, 2026 from 8am-1pm for an off-site training.
Clinic will resume normal hours starting at 1pm (4/2/2026)
Thank you for your understanding.

03/31/2026

Here is the Mobile Health Program's April calendar! Please share with your network who may not have social media.

Happy April!

03/31/2026

Calling all families! Moms, dads, and little ones! Join us for our first-ever Stroller Steppers event! Get ready for a family/stroller-friendly walk and visit the booths designed to bring our Maternal/Child Health community together while staying active!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Division of General Services Parking Lot in Window Rock, Arizona.
📝 Registration 5:00pm- 6:30pm
👩‍🍼🧑‍🍼 Maternal/Child Health Educational Booths will be from 5:30pm-7:00pm
🚶1.5-mile walk starts at 6:00pm
For more information, contact Jayme Ben | 928.729.3326| Jayme.Ben@fdihb.org
Naudaya.Clyde | 928.729.8060 | Naudaya.Clyde@fdihb.org

03/31/2026

March 31, 2026 | Community Announcement

Measles Cases Increase Around Navajo Nation. FDIHB Recommends Early Extra Dose of MMR Vaccine for Children 6-11 Months Old if Traveling to Utah.

Due to the significant number of measles cases in Utah, Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board (FDIHB) would like to advise our communities that children 6 to 11 months old traveling to Utah receive an extra early dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Measles is highly contagious, especially for unvaccinated babies and young children. The best way to prevent measles is to get the MMR vaccine, which is safe and effective. This advisement follows the Utah Department of Health and Human Services recommendation for all Utah children 6 to 11 months to receive an early dose of the MMR vaccine (epi.utah.gov/measles-response/).

FDIHB facilities are currently offering an early dose of the MMR vaccine for children 6 to 11 months old traveling to Utah. The early dose and regular two-dose MMR vaccine series (for children 1 year and older) is available at Tséhootsooí Medical Center, Pediatric Clinic.

If you plan to travel to Utah, make sure everyone is protected against measles. Check your immunization and medical records or talk to your health care provider to see whether you are protected from measles. Ensure all travelers receive their vaccine at least 2 weeks before you leave.

▪️ Babies 6 to 11 months old should get an early dose of the MMR vaccine. Everyone 12 months and older (including adults) should get 2 total doses before travel.

▪️ If you haven't been vaccinated before, get the 1st dose right away. You can get the 2nd dose 28 days later. If you've gotten 1 dose before, get a 2nd dose before travel. Even if your trip is less than 2 weeks away, you can still get 1 dose of the MMR vaccine.

To view measles cases by state visit CDC site: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html. For more information about measles cases in Utah visit: https://epi.utah.gov/measles-response/. For updates and changes, please look at our Facebook or Instagram pages.