Welcome to Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board

Every journey has a beginning. Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. is built on a foundation of Health, Wellness, and Tradition. We continue to strive to provide superior and compassionate healthcare with our two facilities in Fort Defiance (Tséhootsooí Medical Center and Nihi Dine'e Ba Wellness Center) and Sanders, Arizona (Nahata'Dziil Health Center).

FDIHB, Inc. views community health as a comprehensive, systematic, coordinated approach to affecting long-term behavior change by influencing the community (cultural) norms through education and community organization. We strive to achieve our mission efficiently and effectively. Thus, we are continually improving processes so that we reduce cost and time while increasing effectiveness.

Tséhootsooí Medical Center

Tséhootsooí Medical Center

(Ft. Defiance, AZ)
Nahata’Dziil Health Center

Nahata’Dziil Health Center

(Sanders, AZ)
Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center

Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center

(Ft. Defiance, AZ)

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Regular Board Meeting | April 24, 2025

Regular Board Meeting | April 24, 2025

Regular BoardMeeting

Tséhootsooí Medical Center | Executive Conference Room

April 25, 2025 | 9:00 AM

AGENDA

Welcome and Tsodiziin

I. RollCall

II. Review and Adopt Agenda

III. Conflict of Interest

IV. Review of Minutes

V. Reports

VI. New Business

VII. Executive Session (if necessary) 

VIII. PublicComments

IX. Announcements

X. Adjournment

Dr. Naomi Young Selected as Next CEO of FDIHB

Dr. Naomi Young Selected as Next CEO of FDIHB

FORT DEFIANCE – The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board Inc. (FDIHB) is pleased to announce theappointment of Dr. Naomi Young as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2024.

Dr. Young, a native of Sawmill, Arizona, possesses extensive experience in healthcare leadership anddemonstrates a profound commitment to serving our local communities. Dr. Young obtained her medicaldegree from The University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Young completed her residency with theBanner University Medical Center at South Campus Family Residency Program in Tucson, Arizona.Since 2016, she has worked as a Family Medicine Physician at Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC), while also fulfilling her leadership roles, including Chief of Staff, Director of Medical Services and interimChief Medical Officer at TMC. Dr. Young’s comprehensive background in healthcare management underscores her dedication to providing quality care and advancing healthcare and public health services within local communities.

As CEO, Dr. Young will oversee all operations of the Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc., ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to our communities. She succeeds Interim CEO Christine Becenti, who has served intermittently and has made significant contributions to the enhancement of healthcare delivery at FDIHB.

The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board Inc. serves as a critical healthcare provider for the NavajoNation and surrounding communities, committed to delivering quality medical and public health services.Under Dr. Young’s leadership, FDIHB will continue to strive forward to enhance clinical services and financial stability and growth.

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Flu Drive-up Vaccination Event October 3, 2024, at Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center and October 12, 2024, at Tséhootsooí Medical Center

Flu Drive-up Vaccination Event October 3, 2024, at Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center and October 12, 2024, at Tséhootsooí Medical Center

FluDrive-up Vaccination Event October 3, 2024, at Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center and October 12, 2024, at Tséhootsooí Medical Center.

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. will be providing an influenza(flu) vaccine drive-up clinic on the following days:

Thursday, October 3, 2024

o  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

o  Location: Nihi Dine’e Ba Wellness Center(Fort Defiance, AZ)

o  Flu Vaccine for individuals 6 months old and older

Saturday, October 12, 2024

o  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

o  Location: Tséhootsooí Medical Center (FortDefiance, AZ)

o  Flu Vaccine for individuals 6 months old and older

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

A parent or legal guardian must accompany children (under 18 years old). Services are available to individuals who live within the communities FDIHB serves and have established PatientMedical Records at Tséhootsooí Medical Center or Nahata’Dziil Health Center.

OtherFDIHB Vaccine Locations

Tséhootsooí Medical Center PrimaryCare Clinic (18 years old and older)

o  by appointment only, Call 928.729.8032 / 8034for an appointment

Tséhootsooí Medical Center PediatricClinic (6 months – 18 years old):

o  by appointment only, Call 928.729.8710 /8718 for an appointment

o  Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

o  Parents or guardians of the patientwill also be offered a flu shot in the Pediatric Clinic.

FDIHB Mobile Health Clinic(5 years old & Older): View the current schedule at https://www.fdihb.org/mobilehealth or call 928.205.5921

Events and clinics are subject to change. For updates and changes,please look on our Facebook or Instagram pages.

Community Health Needs Assessment

The Community Health Needs Assessment identifies and prioritizes critical community health issues and outlines a strategy to address the identified issues.