Disable Preloader 928-729-8000 Corner of Routes N12 & N7, Ft. Defiance, AZ Employee Email Remote Access COVID-19 Departments Medical Careers Contact NEWS 19 NOV PFIZER & MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINES 3RD “BOOSTER” DOSE ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE 18 OLDER Tséhootsooí Medical Center On Friday, November 19th, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded eligibility for COVID-19 3rd dose booster shot to all adults 18 years old and older. Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. has updated COVID-19 vaccine services Public Announcement Flyer 10 NOV PFIZER COVID-19 1ST DOSE VACCINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN 5-11 YEARS OLD Tséhootsooí Medical Center Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines 1st Dose for children 5 – 11 years old are available at the Tséhootsooí Medical Center Pediatric Clinic by appointment only. An appointment can be made by calling 928.729.8680 / 8422 between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday beginning Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Public Announcement Flyer 8 NOV NIHI DINE’É BÁ WELLNESS CENTER BEGINS OUTDOOR WELLNESS TRAIL Tséhootsooí Medical Center Nihi Dine’é Bá Wellness Center (NDBWC) will begin Phase 2 construction on a half-mile outdoor wellness trail on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. The outdoor wellness trail will be constructed in phases during 2021 and 2022. Heavy equipment will be onsite during construction located in the surrounding area of the NDBWC, and the impact on patients is estimated to be minimal. See Map 03 SEPT TSÉHOOTSOOÍ MEDICAL CENTER COVID-19 DRIVE-UP CLINIC ADJUSTED HOURS. COVID TESTING ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AND LABOR DAY. Tséhootsooí Medical Center Tséhootsooí Medical Center’s (TMC) COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Drive-up Clinic is adjusting its hours of operation to meet the increased request for COVID-19 testing. The COVID-19 Drive-up Clinic is currently administering 1st and 2nd vaccine doses ONLY. 3rd Booster doses for immunocompromised individuals are not available at the Drive-up Clinic. TMC Primary Care Clinic will be administering 3rd dose booster vaccines to patients that meet immunocompromised criteria. TMC Primary Care Clinic will be contacting these individuals by phone in the coming days. Public Announcement 01 SEPT CAULIFLOWER BROCCOLI CHEESE CASSEROLE | NUTRITION RECIPES Public Health Nutrition This is an easy way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. It is so delicious that you will be making it multiple times a week. Visit Public Health Nutrition's webpage for more recipes. More Recipes 20 AUG FDIHB, INC. PREPARES TO PROVIDE COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINE FOR IMMUNOCOMPROMISED INDIVIDUALS IN COMING DAYS. Tséhootsooí Medical Center Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) is receiving multiple inquiries regarding recent authorizations for a third Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. The FDA, on August 12, 2021, authorized an additional dose of both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for certain immunocompromised individuals. The Indian Health Service lists patients with the following conditions, among others, as “eligible populations” for the third dose. Press Release 17 MAY COVID-19 VACCINE & TESTING DRIVE-UP CLINIC FOR MAY 17 - 22, 2021 Tséhootsooí Medical Center Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC) will begin to offer the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children 12 years old and older throughout the week of May 17 - 22, 2021. At Tséhootsooí Medical Center a COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Drive-up Clinic has been established and is available for individuals seeking to get their first and second dose of available Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. COVID-19 testing available to all ages. Public Announcement Event Flyer FDA News Release 13 MAY PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OLD AND OLDER DRIVE-THRU VACCINATION EVENT Tséhootsooí Medical Center Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC) will begin to offer the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children 12 years old and older with a kick-off drive-thru vaccination event on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Beginning at 9 a.m. (MDT), 1000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available to children 12 years old and older. The event will end at 5:00 p.m. OR end when all 1000 doses have been given. Public Announcement Event Flyer Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers 7 MAY COVID-19 VACCINE & TESTING DRIVE-UP CLINIC MAY 10 - 16, 2021 SCHEDULE Tséhootsooí Medical Center Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) continues to provide COVID-19 vaccinations. At Tséhootsooí Medical Center a COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Drive-up Clinic has been established and is available for individuals seeking to get their first and second dose of available Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Public Announcement 13 APR FDIHB, INC. PAUSES THE USE OF THE JOHNSON AND JOHNSON COVID-19 VACCINE Tséhootsooí Medical Center PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT | APRIL 13, 2021: Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. Pauses the Use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine at Tséhootsooí Medical Center Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) has paused the use of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) single-dose COVID-19 vaccine as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in their CDC and FDA Joint Statement on the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine released Tuesday, April 13, 2021. This joint statement explains that out of 6.8 million doses of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine given, there have been six (6) reported cases of a rare and severe blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J COVID vaccine. The CDC will be reviewing these cases and assess their potential significance on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Read More 13 APR PATIENT REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT PRESENTS CONNECTING KIDS FOR COVERAGE Tséhootsooí Medical Center Tséhootsooí Medical Center Patient Registration Department presents Connecting Kids for Coverage. Providing coverage for age’s birth to 19 in the household. Schedule a phone interview or visit Patient Registration enrollment specialist to enroll on Wednesday, April 14th, 21st & 28th, 2021 from 8:00am - 3:30pm at Tséhootsooí Medical Center More Info 13 APR COVID VACCINE & TESTING CONTINUES THROUGH APRIL 30TH AT TMC Tséhootsooí Medical Center COVID-19 VACCINE & TESTING DRIVE-UP CLINIC in the southeast parking lot of Tsehootsooi iMedical Center. Now to April 30, 2021 including the weekends. WALK-INS WELCOME! No appointment required. 1st and 2nd Doses of Moderna and Pfizer available (individuals receiving their 2nd dose must provide Vaccination Record Card to vaccination team) Individuals must live within the communities FDIHB serves and have established Patient Medical Records at Tséhootsooí Medical Center or Nahata’Dziil Health Center More Info 7 APR COVID-19 VACCINE DRIVE-UP CLINIC | APRIL 8TH - APRIL 11TH Tséhootsooí Medical Center COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-up Clinic in the southeast parking lot of Tsehootsooi Medical Center. Thursday, April 8, 2021 - Sunday, April 11, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (MDT) & 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. (MDT). WALK-INS WELCOME! No appointment required. 1st and 2nd Doses of Moderna and Pfizer available (individuals receiving their 2nd dose must provide Vaccination Record Card to vaccination team) Individuals must live within the communities FDIHB serves and have established Patient Medical Records at Tséhootsooí Medical Center or Nahata’Dziil Health Center. More Info 30 MAR FEMA & FDIHB PARTNERSHIP Tséhootsooí Medical Center The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deployed a team to assist Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine amongst surrounding communities. FEMA personnel assumed various roles during their deployment that expanded the workforce and allowed FDIHB to accelerate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during, and after disasters. Their core values and guiding principles help them achieve it. To learn more about FEMA visit their website at www.fema.gov Watch Video 26 MAR TSÉHOOTSOOÍ MEDICAL CENTER WORKERS SHARE EXPERIENCES | NAVAJO TIMES Tséhootsooí Medical Center The Navajo Times featured a small group of FDIHB staff shared their reflections of the past year battling COVID-19. They are reflections of adapting, teamwork, bravery, faith, loss and hope. This group represents an entire team of healthcare workers at FDIHB dedicated to keeping our communities safe and healthy. "Every COVID patient I battled for will forever have a place in my heart." - Leah Chattin (respiratory therapist) Read More 25 MAR COVID-19 DOC: KEEP GUARD UP, STAY POSITIVE | NAVAJO TIMES Tséhootsooí Medical Center Dr. Aaron Price (Chief of Internal Medicine at TMC) gives insight to what the past year looked like for TMC battling COVID-19. Dr. Price represents an entire team of healthcare workers that work tirelessly to keep our communities safe and healthy. More reflections from FDIHB staff are shared in the print version of the Navajo Times on newsstands today. Read More 16 MAR DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 2ND DOSE "BOOSTER" VACCINE AT NAHATA’DZIIL HEALTH CENTER Nahata'Dziil Health Center Did you get your first COVID -19 vaccine dose at Nahata’Dziil Health Center’s drive-thru event on February 21? If you did, you are due for your second (also called a "booster") dose and Nahata’Dziil Health Center will conduct a drive-thru COVID-19 booster vaccine event on Monday, March 22, 2021. All individuals must bring and present their Vaccination Record Card to NDHC staff. This ensures that you are receiving an accurate dose of the vaccine. Event Flyer 14 MAR FDIHB COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC & EVENT SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 15-19. 2021. Tséhootsooí Medical Center All COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics are available to individuals who meet the specified age/population groups and live within the communities that FDIHB serves and have established Patient Medical Records at TMC or Nahata'Dziil Health Center. See Schedule 09 MAR FDIHB COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE | MARCH 2021 Tséhootsooí Medical Center Jarom Prows gives an update on the current status, data, and plans of the COVID-19 Vaccine distribution to the communities that FDIHB serves. Watch Video 07 MAR TMC WILL CONDUCT A DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINE EVENT ON THURSDAY MARCH 11 & FRIDAY MARCH 12, 2021. Tséhootsooí Medical Center Did you get your first COVID -19 vaccine at Tséhootsooí Medical Center’s drive-thru event on February 11 or 12? If you did, you are due for your second (booster) dose and TMC will conduct a drive-thru COVID-19 booster vaccine event on Thursday March 11 & Friday March 12, 2021. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine requires 2 doses and this event is specifically for individuals receiving their second dose. Receiving the second dose is highly recommended in order to gain full “protection” of the vaccine against COVID-19. See Flyer 05 MAR COVID-19 VACCINE SCHEDULE | MARCH 8-12TH Tséhootsooí Medical Center Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) continues to provide COVID-19 vaccinations. In the upcoming weeks, multiple vaccination opportunities will be available for individuals seeking to get their first and second dose of available COVID-19 vaccines. See Flyer 21 FEB EVENING COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center Does your work schedule not allow you to attend our weekend and weekday COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru events? FDIHB will conduct a pilot Evening COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Phase 1B population groups on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center. See Flyer Register Now 17 FEB DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 VACCINE FOR 18 & OLDER AT NDHC | FEBRUARY 21, 2021 Nahata'Dziil Health Center On February 21, 2021 at Nahata'Dziil Health Center from 12:00pm - Until all 500 doses are given. The Moderna Vaccine will be available and this vaccine has Emergency Use Authorization for adults 18 years and older. ID must be provided to confirm age. See Flyer See Announcement 08 FEB DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 VACCINE FOR 18 & OLDER | JANUARY 11 & 12, 2021 Tséhootsooí Medical Center Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine for 18 Years and Older on Thursday, February 11 and 12, 2021. At Tséhootsooí Medical Center from 9:00am - Until all 900 doses are given. The Moderna Vaccine will be available and this vaccine has Emergency Use Authorization for adults 18 years and older. ID must be provided to confirm age. See Flyer See Map 02 FEB DO I NEED TO KEEP WEARING MY MASK AFTER GETTING THE COVID-19 VACCINE? Tséhootsooí Medical Center Do I need to keep wearing my mask after getting the COVID-19 Vaccine? Yes. Some vaccines do not prevent you from getting the virus but keep you from getting sick if you get it. It’s important to continue using all the tools available to us to help stop this pandemic: wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart from people who don’t live in your home, wash your hands often, and stay home when you’re sick. English Version Navajo Version 21 JAN DRIVE-THRU VACCINE FOR 55 & OLDER | SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 Tséhootsooí Medical Center Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults Aged 55 Years and Older ONLY on Sunday, January 31, 2021. At Tséhootsooí Medical Center from 9:00am - Until all 1,000 doses are given. (Patients must commit to return to Tséhootsooí Medical Center for a 2nd vaccine dose on February 21, 2021) See Flyer See Map 18 DEC COVID-19 DRIVE-THRU TESTING TRAFFIC FLOW & PARKING Tséhootsooí Medical Center See Map 15 DEC COVID-19 VACCINE ARRIVES Tséhootsooí Medical Center Watch Video 15 DEC FDIHB RECEIVES FIRST SHIPMENT OF COVID VACCINE Tséhootsooí Medical Center Yesterday (December 14, 2020) at 11:30am, Tsehoostooí Medical Center (TMC) received its first shipment of Pfizer-BioTech COVID-19 Vaccine in part with the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. is following NAIHS three (3) phased vaccination plan, beginning with the vaccination of healthcare workers who work in the highest risk areas of the hospital. The vaccinations begin Wednesday, December 16, 2020 and conclude Friday, December 18, 2020. During this time, TMC’s Primary Care Clinic will not be scheduling appointments and will provide limited services. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine was issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 11, 2020. This is the first EUA the FDA has granted for a vaccine for the prevention of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read More 11 DEC WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR NEXT VISIT Tséhootsooí Medical Center FDIHB, Inc. is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. The health and safety of our employees and the public is our top priority. We are implementing measures to help limit exposure and spread. During your next visit to Tsehootsooi Medical Center, here’s What To Expect. Watch Video 5 NOV NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE FORUM Tséhootsooí Medical Center A message from FDIHB CEO and Board President for FDIHB Employees. Watch Video fort defiance AZ weather forecast Twitter Feed Loading! 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