Fort Hall Indian Health Service

06/01/2026

The Indian Health Service (IHS) has launched a new QR code system that allows patients to quickly and easily access our patient satisfaction survey at any time. Your feedback is important and helps us identify opportunities to improve the care and services we provide as well as highlight areas we are doing well. Standardized surveys like this also enables IHS to compare facilities across the organization.

Maintaining a balance between patient demand and available services continues to be a challenge for the Fort Hall IHS. We understand the frustration patients may experience during high-demand periods when phone lines are busy and provider schedules fill quickly.

We are actively working to recruit and hire additional healthcare providers and dentists to better meet the needs of our community. While IHS has been undergoing an organizational realignment that has slowed the hiring process, we remain committed to improving access to care. We anticipate that adding new providers will help increase appointment availability in the near future.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and value your opinions.

Scan the QR code and provide your feedback today!
1. Open your cell phone’s camera.
2. Point your camera at the QR code and hold it steady for a few seconds.
3. Tap on the pop-up banner or link that appears on your screen.

05/19/2026

Fort Hall Indian Health Service Federal Early Office Closure

On Monday, May 25, 2026, America remembers those who nobly died in service of our nation. For Gold Star families, Memorial Day carries a loss that endures. May we take the virtues of all our nation’s heroes and instill those qualities into our daily lives. Doing so will better our communities, help our families, and restore national greatness.

In observance of Memorial Day, the HHS Secretary has granted Indian Health Service employees an early dismissal on Friday, May 22, 2026. The Fort Hall Indian Health Service will close at 2:00 p.m. as employees will be excused from duty 3 hours prior to their normal departure time.

Please let family and friends know to pick up medications in Pharmacy or send an approved proxy (person who you have identified to receive your medications for you) before the early closure. We will be open during regular hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Patients can access the Shoshone-Bannock Community Health Center (HRSA Clinic) or urgent care centers nearby or if one is experiencing a medical emergency please call EMS at 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency room.

If you have questions during the clinic’s closure and need to speak with a nurse, please call the IHS Nurse Advice Line at (866) 470-2015. This service is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week including holidays.

This Memorial Day, the Indian Health Service honors the Native American and Alaska Native service members and veterans who have courageously defended our nation and protected our communities through generations of military service.

We remember with gratitude those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms and liberties we cherish today. Their strength, honor, and dedication continue to inspire us all.

Use this time with intention — reflect on their legacy, reconnect with your families and communities, renew your commitment to service, and honor the enduring spirit of our military heroes.

From all of us at IHS, we wish you a meaningful, peaceful, and safe Memorial Day.

Respectfully,

Fort Hall Indian Health Service Team

05/08/2026

Early Indian Health Service Dismissal

In recognition of the Public Service Week, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., USDHHS Secretary just granted all federal employees to include Indian Health Service employees early dismissal of 2 hours today, Friday, May 8, 2026. Therefore, the Fort Hall Indian Health Service Clinic will be closed at 3:00 p.m. TODAY.

Please let family and friends know to pick up medications in Pharmacy or send an approved proxy (person who you have identified to receive your medications for you) before the early closure. We will be open during regular hours on Monday, May 11, 2026.

If you have questions during the clinic’s closure and need to speak with a nurse, please call the IHS Nurse Advice Line at (866) 470-2015. This service is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week including holidays.

Patients can access the Shoshone-Bannock Community Health Center (HRSA Clinic) or urgent care centers nearby or if one is experiencing a medical emergency call EMS at (208) 478-4000 on the Reservation or 911 for patients who reside off the Fort Hall Reservation or please go directly to the nearest emergency room.

Wishing a Happy and Healthy Mother’s Day to All ~

Fort Hall Indian Health Service Team

04/28/2026

We're Hiring! Select a position below to learn more.

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UPDATE:

04/28/2026

Greetings ~

Our contractor for the Fort Hall IHS parking lot and sidewalk improvement project is a Boise based business by the name of Awalix. They will begin our phased in work the west and north side of the clinic this Tuesday, April 28th. Below is a depiction of the areas that will be blocked off temporarily. There will be no parking or clinic access on the west and north sides of the Not-tsoo Gah-nee Health Care Facility. All patients and the majority of staff will need to enter and exit the clinic using the main clinic entrance. Parking will be on the east and south sides of the facility and we will keep the closest stalls for our patients especially since the ADA/disabled parking areas will be temporarily blocked.

The project may have additional changes and we will do our best to keep everyone informed. We will continue to share our project progress and temporary changes and disruptions that may impact you and our community. We are extremely excited to have this long awaited project started!

FORT HALL INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Traffic Control Measure for Concrete Work (Phase 1)

04/24/2026

Clinic Update!
Our contractor for the parking lot and sidewalk improvement project is a Boise based business by the name of Awalix. They will begin our phased in work the west and north side of the clinic this Monday, April 27th. Below is a depiction of the areas that will be blocked off temporarily. We will need to have all vehicles moved from the caged area on Monday morning! There will be no parking or clinic access on the west and north sides of the Not-tsoo Gah-nee Health Care Facility. All patients and the majority of staff will need to enter and exit the clinic using the main clinic entrance. Parking will be on the east and south sides; please ensure we keep the closest stalls for our patients especially since the ADA/disabled parking areas will be temporarily blocked.

The project may have additional changes and we will do our best to keep everyone informed. As needed, we can meet with you or support brief huddles. We will continue to share our project progress and temporary changes and disruptions that may impact you and our community. We are extremely excited to have this long awaited project started!

FORT HALL INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Traffic Control Measure for Concrete Work (Phase 1)

04/17/2026

UPDATE:

04/15/2026

Measles Awareness

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04/15/2026

Measles is very Contagious!

04/10/2026

Community/Area Update:

Possible measles exposure at Boise Airport/Cases continuing to increase in Utah

Press release from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare regarding a possible measles exposure at Boise Airport on 3/29.

Anyone who may have been exposed would need to monitor for symptoms through 4/19.

Measles cases in Idaho: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Tracking Measles in Idaho. Available at: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/idaho.division.of.public.health/viz/TrackingIdahoMeasles/StatewideSummary?publish=yes

Utah has now reported 583 cases of measles as of 4/7/26: Utah Measles Dashboard. Utah Department of Health & Human Services. Available at: https://files.epi.utah.gov/Utah%20measles%20dashboard.html