The Northern Navajo Medical Center, located in Shiprock, NM, is part of the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), which is one of 12 regional administrative units of the Indian Health Service (IHS) in the US Department of Health and Human Services. It delivers health services to a user population of over 244,000 American Indians in five Federal service units on and near the Navajo Nation, one of the largest Indian reservations in the United States.
The NAIHS provides a range of health services, including inpatient, emergency, outpatient, public health, and other services at four hospitals and several health centers. These facilities serve members of the Navajo Nation, the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and other Native Americans in the region. With a focus on quality and culturally acceptable care, the NAIHS plays a vital role in ensuring access to healthcare for the Navajo population through its comprehensive healthcare system.
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