Inscription House Health Center - Kayenta Indian Health Service

05/26/2026

KAYENTA SERVICE UNIT – JUST MOVE IT 2026
Join Kayenta Service Unit Health Promotion/Disease Prevention for our 2026 Just Move It Walking Events! 🌄💪

KAYENTA SERVICE UNIT – JUST MOVE IT 2026

Join Kayenta Service Unit Health Promotion/Disease Prevention for our 2026 Just Move It Walking Events! 🌄💪

📅 Event Schedule:

📍 June 2 – Kayenta Chapter House, Kayenta, AZ
🕠 Registration: 5:30 PM | Start: 6:30 PM

📍 June 5 – Ts’ah Bii Kin Chapter House, Inscription House, AZ
🕢 Registration: 7:30 AM | Start: 8:00 AM

📍 June 17 – Chilchinbeto Chapter House, Chilchinbeto, AZ
🕠 Registration: 5:30 PM | Start: 6:30 PM

📍 June 20 – RDRR Trail Hwy 160 / M.P. 423, Dennehotso, AZ
🕕 Registration: 6:00 AM | Start: 6:30 AM

📍 June 30 – Kayenta Recreation Park, Kayenta, AZ
🕠 Registration: 5:30 PM | Start: 6:30 PM

📍 July 28 – Shonto Preparatory School, Shonto, AZ
🕠 Registration: 5:30 PM | Start: 6:30 PM

✅ Participant Reminders:
• Arrive at least 30 minutes early
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and athletic attire
• Bring water and apply sunscreen
• Check weather conditions before the event

📞 For more information, contact HPDP at (928) 697-4220.

Let’s move together for a healthier community! 💙💛

05/26/2026

Starting June 1, 2026, the Kayenta Wellness Center will offer updated workout hours for employees, community members, and patients.

Starting June 1, 2026, the Kayenta Wellness Center will offer updated workout hours for employees, community members, and patients.

🟦 Blue: Patient Visits Only
🟨 Yellow: Open Workout (Members)
⬜ White: Closed

📅 Open Workout Hours (Members):
Monday–Thursday: 11 AM – 1 PM & 5 PM – 7 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 1 PM & 2 PM – 5 PM

🏥 Patient Visit Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 – 11 AM & 2 – 5 PM
Wednesday: 2 – 5 PM

ℹ️ Important Reminders:
• Membership is open to KSU employees and community members
• Patients are appointment-based
• Capacity may be limited (maximum occupancy: 24)
• Ages 8–17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Hours may change based on staffing and facility operations

📞 Questions? Contact the Wellness Center:
(928) 697-4281
(928) 697-4220

05/15/2026

The Indian Health Service and Gallup Indian Medical Center leadership are actively addressing an infrastructure issue involving elevator failures in Building 2000. While one elevator remains operational, it is not sufficient to fully support patient care needs within the building.

Patient safety and well-being remain the Indian Health Service’s top priority. The facility is coordinating closely with regional health care partners to transfer some patients to other facilities to ensure continuity of high-quality care. Limited operations continue at GIMC, but patients requiring higher levels of care may be transferred or redirected as appropriate.

To address the issue, IHS has accelerated planning and contracting efforts, along with interim measures to restore infrastructure capacity as quickly as possible. We appreciate the support of our partner facilities and the dedication of staff working to manage this situation. IHS remains committed to providing transparent updates to Tribal partners, patients, staff, elected officials, and the community as the situation evolves.

Additional information, including a list of those clinics and services remaining open at GIMC, can be found at:https://www.ihs.gov/sites/newsroom/themes/responsive2017/display_objects/documents/GIMC%20QA%2005.15.26.pdf

These GIMC clinics are still open:
• Optometry Clinic
• OB/GYN Clinic
• Diabetes Clinic
• Podiatry Clinic
• Orthopedic Clinic
• Emergency Department
• Pediatrics Clinic
• Walk In Primary Care Clinic
• Dental
• Family and Internal Medicine Clinics
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory
• Radiology
• Behavioral Health
• Public Health
• General Surgery Clinic

05/15/2026

2026 NAVAJO AREA JUST MOVE IT (JMI) SCHEDULE

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Chinle Comprehensive Healthcare Facility: 928-674-7661
Pinon Health Center: 928-725-9704
Tsaile Health Center: 928-622-1557
Crownpoint Healthcare Facility: 505-786-6371
Shiprock- Northern Navajo Medical Center: 505-368-6300
Four Corners Regional Health Center: 928-656-5380
Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital: 928-697-4220
Gallup Indian Medical Center: 505-722-1593
Winslow Indian Health Care Corporation: 928-289-8065
Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation: 928-283-3513
Fort Deance Indian Health Board, Inc.: 928-729-8874

05/06/2026

N.N. District 8 Veteran Service Event – Kayenta, AZ

Veterans and their families are invited to connect with VA services and community resources at the Kayenta Chapter House!

📅 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (DST)
📍 Location: Kayenta Chapter House

N.N. District 8 Veteran Service Event – Kayenta, AZ

Veterans and their families are invited to connect with VA services and community resources at the Kayenta Chapter House!

📅 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (DST)
📍 Location: Kayenta Chapter House

💼 Services Available:
• VA Health Care Enrollment
• VA Benefits & Claims Assistance
• Pension & Service Connection Support
• Native American Direct Loan Program Info
• VA Medical Services & Community Programs

📄 Reminder: Bring your DD214 and/or medical evidence for claims.

📞 Questions? Contact Joshua Wear: (928) 458-8713

05/06/2026

N.N. District 2 Veteran Service Event – Shonto, AZ

Calling all Veterans and their families! Join us for a day of support, resources, and connection at the Shonto Chapter House.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (DST)
📍 Location: Shonto Chapter House

💼 Services Available:
• VA Health Care Enrollment
• VA Benefits & Claims Assistance
• Pension & Service Connection Support
• Native American Direct Loan Program Info
• VA Medical Services & Community Resources

📄 Reminder: Bring a copy of your DD214 and/or medical evidence for claims.

📞 For more info, contact Joshua Wear: (928) 458-8713

04/01/2026

03/27/2026

At 10:00 am ET, the Indian Health Service will host the 2024 IHS Director’s Awards ceremony: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch/c2e0ceff-2141-11f1-9f14-124f0a52e769

This ceremony serves as a powerful reminder of the strength, dedication, and talent across the IHS. In recognition of exceptional work during calendar year 2024, more than 300 individuals and teams will be recognized. These nominations came from all parts of the Indian health system, reflecting a shared commitment to excellence and a deep respect for the work we do together in service to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

02/25/2026

02/18/2026

✅ Community Update – February 18, 2026

Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital (KARH) has restored full services and lifted the Trauma Divert, including Obstetrics (OB) status.

For questions, please contact Brandon Smith, Public Information Officer, at (928) 697-5301/5300.

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✅ Community Update – February 18, 2026

Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital (KARH) has restored full services and lifted the Trauma Divert, including Obstetrics (OB) status, effective immediately.

🔹 The Emergency Department is fully operational.
🔹 Trauma and OB services have resumed.
🔹 Facility-wide face mask requirements have been discontinued. Masks are optional for patients, staff, and visitors.

The hospital’s HVAC system has been fully repaired, tested, and confirmed to be operating safely.

We sincerely thank our community for your patience, understanding, and cooperation during this temporary service disruption. KARH remains committed to providing safe, high-quality care to all who seek our services.

For questions, please contact Brandon Smith, Public Information Officer, at (928) 697-5301/5300.