MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center is excited to announce that we are moving forward with plans for a new Behavioral Health (BH) Wellness Center that will expand access to critical mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services for the Confederated Tribes of the...
MISSION – Tribal leaders, behavioral health professionals, community healers, and state partners from across Oregon came together this week for the 2026 Oregon Tribal Behavioral Health Summit, a two‑and‑a‑half‑day gathering centered on strengthening culturally grounded health systems, expanding recovery supports, and uplifting community‑driven solutions. Hosted...
The Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center internship program is opening doors for CTUIR members eager to build meaningful careers in healthcare. Designed to help participants earn credentials and certifications while gaining hands-on experience, the program pairs real-world roles that support the clinic’s mission and workforce needs....
MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center is proud to announce a new collaborative effort between our Peer Recovery Mentor (PRM) team and the Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) Crisis Team to provide compassionate, culturally informed support for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals in Umatilla...
NOTICE TO TRIBAL MEMBERS, RESIDENTS, AND THE PUBLICThe Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), in coordination with Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, is issuing this public health notice to inform the community of recent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI – H5) activity in Umatilla...
MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center is issuing an important notice to our community regarding a voluntary recall initiated by Abbott, the manufacturer of the FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Abbott has identified that certain sensors may...
MISSION – In a continued effort to promote health, safety, and dignity for all community members, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center’s (Yellowhawk) Behavioral Health department is launching two Harm Reduction Vending Machines on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). Due to the opioid epidemic on...
The day began with the Mammography Grand Opening, a milestone moment for the community. Karen Malcom, a breast cancer survivor and national advocate for Native women’s breast health, delivered an emotional and inspiring talk. She shared her personal journey with breast cancer, the challenges she faced, and...
MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk) is excited to announce the completion of the “Little Free Food Pantry” project led by Mariah Watchman, Yellowhawk Resource Coordinator. This project began in March of 2024 and has been a collaboration with various staff and community members...
MISSION – Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center (Yellowhawk) is proud to announce the expansion of our health services with the addition of screening mammography services. We are dedicated to continuing our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community through accessible, culturally respectful care.Our...
