by admin | Oct 1, 2020 | COMMUNITY sgadugi, Health
Submitted by EBCI Family Safety Program On Oct. 1, 2015, the Family Safety Program became the child welfare and adult protective services program of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The Family Safety Program took over jurisdiction from North...
by admin | Sep 4, 2020 | Front Page, Health, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By JONAH LOSSIAH ONE FEATHER STAFF Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority CEO Casey Cooper spoke to Tribal Council during the regular session on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 3 to discuss issues with fully reopening the hospital’s Dental Clinic. Big Cove...
by admin | Sep 3, 2020 | Health
Prescription opioids are highly addictive medications used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. They are often prescribed after an injury or surgery, even with their known extreme risks. One in four patients who receive long-term opioid therapy with a...
by admin | Sep 1, 2020 | Health, NEWS ka-no-he-da
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) has identified a COVID-19 cluster at a Western Carolina University (WCU) residence hall. 17 residents of Harrill Hall at WCU have tested positive for COVID-19. All positive individuals are following...
by admin | Aug 18, 2020 | General Announcements, Health
The Cherokee Fitness Complex will re-open on a limited basis on Monday, Aug. 24 under the following guidelines: Hours of operation: Monday through Thursdays 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Members are required to sign up for a 1.5-hour time slot by calling 359-6494/6495...
by admin | Aug 14, 2020 | Health, NEWS ka-no-he-da
ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT Each week, Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviews Dr. Richard A. Bunio from the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA). It is aired via Cherokee Cablevision Channel 28 and livestreamed by Communications. Dr....
