Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

01/27/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Savabi, PTHA Physician and OB-GYN Specialist, encourages women to stay up to date on recommended screenings and preventive care. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers—and regular care makes a real difference.

If you’re unsure whether you’re due for a Pap smear or have questions about cervical health, we’re here to help.
📞 Call 253-593-0232 to schedule an appointment.

Your wellness matters—to you and to generations to come.

01/22/2026

Important Patient Notice

We are currently experiencing a disruption due to a Microsoft service outage affecting organizations worldwide. As a result, voicemail messages and incoming emails sent to PTHA are not being received at this time.

If you leave a voicemail for us during this outage, it will not reach our teams until service is restored.

If you need assistance, please call our main phone line or visit us in person during business hours.

As always, in an emergency, please call 911.

We appreciate your patience and will share updates as soon as services are back to normal.

01/21/2026

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of the importance of preventive care in our Native communities.

Routine cervical cancer screenings can help detect changes early, when care is most effective.

If you’re due for a screening, your PTHA care team is here to support you.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when screening is part of routine care. Regular screenings can find changes early—often before symptoms appear—when treatment is most effective.

At Salish Cancer Center, we believe caring for your health means caring for your whole self. Screening is one way to honor your body, your future, and the people who count on you.

If you’re due for a cervical cancer screening, consider talking with your care team about what’s right for you. Early detection matters.

01/15/2026

01/14/2026

Flu cases are high right now, and some people are at greater risk of getting very sick.

Small actions make a difference:
• Wash your hands often
• Flu shots still help
• Stay home if you’re sick
• Wear a mask if you need to be around others

Looking out for one another helps keep our community healthy.

01/08/2026

🚧 Traffic Update Notice 🚧
As part of ongoing construction to support campus improvements and enhanced patient care, Duct Cho St. will be temporarily one-way traffic only starting this Friday, January 9.

Find more construction related news on our website: puyalluptribalhealthauthority.com/news/construction

Thank you for your patience as we work to create more space for patient care. 💙

01/07/2026

As we reflect on the life and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we honor his enduring commitment to justice, dignity, and equality for all. In observance of sləx̌il ʔə ti Martin Luther King Jr., PTHA will be closed on Monday, January 19.

Please plan ahead for appointments and medication refills during this time. Our team remains committed to supporting your health and well-being—reach out if you need assistance before the closure.

12/24/2025

The holidays don’t feel joyful for everyone—and that’s okay. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or struggling, support is available. You deserve care this season and always. 💙

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988.

12/22/2025

The holidays are about more than decorations and traditions—they’re about people. 💙

Recently, our teams came together to share a holiday breakfast filled with warmth, laughter, and gratitude. Between bites and coffee refills, there were quiet check-ins, genuine smiles, and moments of connection that remind us how important it is to care for one another.

This season can be busy and demanding, but taking time to slow down, gather together, and celebrate the kindness we show each other every day is something truly special. These moments—simple, joyful, and shared—reflect the heart of our workplace and the care we carry into all that we do.

To our staff: thank you for the compassion, teamwork, and dedication you bring each day. The care you show one another and our community is what makes this place feel like more than a workplace.

To our patients: thank you for trusting us with your care. You are at the heart of everything we do, and your strength and stories inspire us every day.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve, to support one another, and to move through this season together with kindness and care. ✨

12/15/2025

st’ulǰəxʷ ti sk’ʷədiid (Gratitude is medicine.) Our Gratitude Tree is filling up fast 🌲✨

Several members of our leadership team recently stopped by to create ornaments filled with gratitude and add them to the tree. Patients, staff, and visitors are all encouraged to take a moment to write an ornament and share what they’re grateful for this season.

Here are a few favorites so far:

💙 “I’m grateful for my kids.”
💙 “I’m grateful for my sobriety.”
💙 “Thank you to all PTHA staff—you have taken care of me and my children for 50+ years!”
💙 “I’m grateful for health insurance, clean running water, food, fishing, hunting, and still being able to get out on the field and court to play ball.”
💙 “I am thankful for my mom.”

The Gratitude Tree will remain up all month, and we invite patients, staff, and visitors to add an ornament if you’re able. Your words matter, and they help make our space a little brighter for everyone.

12/10/2025

🎄 Holiday Season Reminder 🎄
As we head into this time of rest, reflection, and connection, we want to remind our patients that PTHA will be closed on the following dates:

📅 December 24, 25 & 26
sləx̌il ʔə tə šxʷnanəm tliiti
(Medicine Creek Treaty Days)

📅 December 31, January 1 & 2
ɫaw’t dᶻaladubəɫdat
(New Year’s Day)

During the holidays, our dedicated staff take time to be with their families, recharge, and honor the season—so they can return ready to care for you with the same compassion and energy you count on all year long. ❤️

Please plan ahead for prescription refills, appointments, and any medical needs you may have before closures begin.

From all of us at PTHA, thank you for your understanding and for being part of our community. May your holiday season be filled with warmth, rest, and good health. ✨

11/24/2025

We were so grateful to be part of the Puyallup Tribe’s Wellness Powwow this weekend. 💙

Each year, it’s an absolute joy to help judge the Tiny Tots—these little dancers bring so much enthusiasm, excitement, and pride to the floor. It’s truly special to watch them grow and return year after year, carrying forward an important cultural tradition.

Culture is medicine, and the Wellness Powwow is a beautiful reminder of how our community comes together to lift one another up through shared identity, healing, and celebration. ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s event so meaningful.