Shiprock Indian Health Service

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

04/06/2026

Ajéí Bidził – Strong Hearts: Know Your Numbers

Regular checkups and tracking your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar can help prevent heart disease before it starts. A few simple checks can make a lifelong difference.

04/03/2026

4/8/26 UPDATE: We fixed a couple of errors in dates for Bloomfield and Tse Daa K'aan. This is the correct flyer.
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Just Move It 2026 is HERE!

NEW YEAR, FRESH AIR, STRONGER YOU,
Our 2026 Just Move It schedule is officially out, and we're inviting YOU, your family, your friends and your whole community to come move with us!

Whether you're walking, jogging, running or just showing up - this is your space to get active, feel good and connect.

WHY JOIN?
Because every step matters. Walking and running aren't just exercise - they're powerful tools for:
• Boosting your mood
• Building strength & endurance
• Reducing stress
• Creating healthy habits for the whole family.

Check out the full 2026 schedule & join us at a location near you!

REMINDERS:
• Wear a hat & lightweight clothing
• Use sunscreen
• Wear PROPER shoes (avoid Crocs, sandals, flip-flops, boots)
• Bring a Water Bottle & Stay Hydrated
• Check blood sugar BEFORE walking or running


Let's make 2026 our strongest, healthiest year yet - together.

03/30/2026

Ajéí Bidził – Strong Hearts: Honor Your Plate

Strong Hearts: Honor Your Plate shows how the food you eat can help protect your heart and prevent heart disease. Small, healthy choices today can lead to a healthier tomorrow. Watch, learn, and honor your plate for a stronger heart.

03/30/2026

On National Doctors’ Day, we celebrate the skill, sacrifice, and humanity of our doctors across Indian Country. Your care goes far beyond medicine—you bring comfort, hope, and compassion to so many.

Thank you for all that you do each day.

03/20/2026

Ajéí Bidził – Strong Hearts: The Power of Movement

This week in our Strong Hearts series we focus on The Power of Movement. Daily exercise can help prevent heart disease. Strong hearts are built through motion – one step at a time. So let’s move today for a healthier tomorrow.

03/11/2026

Ajéí Bidził – Strong Hearts: Heart Disease Prevention for Navajo Communities

Strong Hearts is a video series from the Northern Navajo Medical Center Health Promotion Disease Prevention program. The series is focused on heart disease prevention for Navajo families and communities. Watch the short video to learn simple, healthy steps we can take together to protect our hearts and strengthen future generations. Also, be sure to follow the Shiprock IHS page for more videos and ways to protect our hearts.