Shiprock Indian Health Service

07/22/2025

07/08/2025

7/8/25 UPDATE -- Telecommunication services were restored at 4:13 PM.

06/24/2025

Hiking is a great way to explore nature and stay physically active at the same time, and Diné Bikéyah is an ideal place to engage in this activity. Each spring, the Twin Falls near TeecNosPos is a must-see destination. Northern Navajo Medical Center Health Promotion Disease Prevention joined the Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Program to promote this iconic hike and the benefits of staying active for at least 150 minutes every week.

This Spring, the Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Program offered a free hiking series to the Twin Falls near TeecNosPos, AZ. The hike is 5 miles round-trip an...

06/18/2025

You can’t change what you don’t track. Start your health journey by checking your vital stats. Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar – knowing your numbers is the first step toward a healthier life. Make that doctor’s appointment. Even a wellness visit gets you on the right path: https://www.ihs.gov/forpatients/improveyourhealth/

05/30/2025

Keep you blood pressure in check by eating healthy, move more, get plenty of sleep.

Talk to you doctor on how you can lower you blood pressure.

For more information on how you can prevent high blood pressure, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/high-blood-pressure/prevention/index.html

05/22/2025

PREVENT HANTAVIRUS by cleaning up infected areas. Be sure to follow safety guidelines when cleaning up rodent dropping and nests.

If you feel sick, and if you have a fever, talk to a healthcare provider and tell them about any areas you recently have been to.