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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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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:

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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

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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.

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OtherFDIHB Vaccine Locations

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

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

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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.

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

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

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FDIHB Just Move It 2024 KICKS OFF JUNE 4 at Ganado School District (Main Campus) !!! See you there!

Registration begins at 4:30 PM at all sites

Warm Up begins at 6:25 PM at all sites

Walk-Run Begins at 6:30 PM at all sites

Eat a healthy snack before participating.

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Please bring a water bottle & hat

Wear appropriate shoes.

PLEASE NO Pets at ALL Sites!!

For more information contact Danelle at 928-729-8874

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FDIHB JMI SCHEDULE

June 4 - Ganado School District Main Campus

June 11 - Cornfields Chapter | Cornfields, AZ

June 18 - Sawmill Softball Field (behind Apache County building) | Sawmill, AZ

June 25 - Klagetoh Chapter | Klagetoh, AZ

July 9 - Across Steamboat Chapter | Steamboat, AZ

July 16 - Window Rock Fair Grounds | Window Rock, AZ

July 23 - Kinlichee Chapter | Kinlichee Chapter

July 30 - Across Pine Springs School | Pine Springs, AZ

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TRADITIONAL FOOD • WINTER TRADITIONAL DANCES • WINTER STORY TELLING • STUDENT WORK EXHIBITS • SINGING AND DANCING

Ganado Unified School Field House

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR & GET TRAINING!

Nihi Dine'e Ba Wellness Center Half Marathon and 10 K Run is scheduled for May 11, 2204 in Klagetoh, AZ.

Beginning Saturday, October 15, 2022, Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Services at Tséhootsooí Medical Center, Fort Defiance AZ, Southwest Parking Lot (south of the Emergency entrance) will discontinue weekend operating hours.

Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC) will be conducting two Community Drive-thru Flu Shot Blitz events

On June 17, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of Moderna & Pfizer-BioNTech COVID 19 Vaccine to include children down to 6 months of age.

Beginning Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Tséhootsooí Medical Center Pediatric Clinic will provide Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to children 6 months and older.