Colville Tribal Health Care Authority

03/10/2026

Reminder!!! We will have our OMAK North Star Coalition meeting today at a new location!

03/09/2026

Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) has mobile services coming to Inchelium on 3/25/2026, Keller on 4/8/26, and Nespelem on 4/15/2026 from 10am to 1pm each day. No appointments necessary.
Please note: DOL can only accept debit and credit cards. There is a $2.25-3% fee for card processing company charges. At this time, they cannot take cash or checks.

DOL2Go offers the same services as our traditional offices:
• First time Washington driver license or ID card, including
enhanced
• Out-of-state transfers
• Renew driver license, permit or ID card
• Driver record
• Reinstatement letters
• Document review for proof of identity
• Credit and debit only

03/07/2026

Think you might have bed bugs? We can help!
Please don't be embarrassed to ask for help - that's what we're here for!
Bed bugs are easy to get and hard to get rid of on your own. They are experts at hiding. They can easily travel in or out of your home on other people’s clothes or belongings.
Please do not throw out furniture, beds, or clothing without asking us about options.
Signs you might have bed bugs:
--Exoskeletons (shed after molting)
--Bed bugs in the fold of mattresses and sheets
--Rusty–colored blood spots on mattresses or nearby furniture
--A sweet musty odor
--You might have small red raised bumps after being bitten
We will arrange professional pest control service and pay the bill.
Your information is kept confidential!
Who is eligible? CCT members, CCT descendants, others living on the Colville Reservation.
Call (509) 634-2419 or text (509) 634-6044.

03/07/2026

People sometimes believe things about memory loss that are not true. Misunderstandings can make it harder for Elders in Native communities to get the help they need when they start having memory issues. Below are some common myths and truths about memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias.
View or download this resource from International Association for Indigenous Aging - IA2 at https://iasquared.org/download/myths-and-truths-about-memory-loss.

03/06/2026

On , we remember the more than 800,000 lives lost to addiction in the past decade.💔

We honor the loved ones we’ve lost and hold space for remembrance.

03/06/2026

Problem gambling isn’t always visible. Many people struggle in silence while the impacts ripple through families and communities. The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers free, confidential support 24/7. Because knowing where to turn can make all the difference.
Call: 1-800-MY-RESET�
Text: 800GAM�
Chat: www.NCPGambling.org/chat

03/05/2026

Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, breathes, or talks. The virus can stay in the air for up to two hours, meaning people can get infected even after a sick person has left the area.
Symptoms typically appear 7-21 days after exposure and include:
--High fever, cough, and runny nose
--Red, watery eyes
--A rash that begins on the face and spreads down the body
Measles can cause life threatening health complications including pneumonia and brain inflammation, especially for babies and young children.

Measles continues to pose a serious public health concern in Washington and across the country. We have confirmed 26 measles cases across four counties this year, marking an increase from the three cases reported in a single county January 16. More at doh.wa.gov/newsroom/measles-remains-growing-concern-washington-us-surpasses-1100-cases-2026

03/05/2026

Continuing our HCA provider introductions -

Introducing ...
Candi Ives, RN, Nurse Supervisor

Candi graduated from Wenatchee Valley College-North in June 2007 with an associates degree in nursing. In September 2007 she was hired as a contract nurse for Indian health Services at the Omak Clinic and then hired on as a permanent employee in April 2017. She continued to work as a clinic nurse until March 2024 when she was hired as the Nursing Supervisor for the Nespelem and Omak clinics.

She has really enjoyed working with co-workers from all over the United States. She enjoys all of the interactions with patients from infants to elders. In her free time, she enjoys riding her horse and reading books. In the winter time, she helps with the local high school wrestling teams and even keeps score at the state wrestling tournament.