Business Details
30 Years
experience
Comprehensive Tribal Healthcare in Pendleton, Oregon
Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center has provided high-quality primary healthcare to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and other American Indians and Alaska Natives in Oregon since 1996. Our mission focuses on empowering the tribal community through health education, wellness programs, and culturally sensitive care. We offer comprehensive services including medical and dental care, mental health counseling, disease prevention, and community wellness initiatives. Governed by a Tribal Health Commission and managed by experienced professionals, we emphasize integrity, equity, and sustainability in all operations.Our team combines deep cultural knowledge with modern medical practices to address diverse health needs. As a non-profit organization, we prioritize community-driven solutions and have pioneered innovative programs like the first tribal net-zero energy healthcare facility in Oregon. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our patient-centered approach and continuous efforts to improve accessibility and quality of care.
Services
Medical Services
Dental Care
Behavioral Health
Pharmacy
Optometry
Physical Therapy
Public Health Programs
Transportation Services
Senior Services
Preventive Care
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We provide culturally sensitive care rooted in tribal traditions and values.
- Our net-zero energy facility demonstrates commitment to environmental sustainability.
- We offer integrated services including medical, dental, and behavioral health.
- After-hours nursing advice ensures continuous patient support.
- Community-led programs prioritize prevention and holistic wellness.
What people say
Culturally sensitive care
Comprehensive service range
Community-focused programs
Preventive health emphasis
Experienced staff
Services
Medical Services
We provide comprehensive primary healthcare including chronic disease management, immunizations, prenatal care, and preventive screenings. Our patient-centered medical home model ensures coordinated care for all ages. Services emphasize early detection and health education to improve long-term outcomes.
Behavioral Health
Our mental health programs offer outpatient therapy, crisis response, substance abuse treatment, and culturally based prevention initiatives. Specialized services include trauma-informed care, peer recovery mentoring, and school-based therapy for youth.
Dental Care
We deliver restorative and preventive dental services including extractions, prosthetics, laser dentistry, and periodontal therapy. Nitrous oxide is available for anxiety management, with specialized care for PRC-eligible patients.
Pharmacy Services
Our pharmacy provides medication counseling, diabetes management, tobacco cessation support, and anticoagulant monitoring. We offer a medication take-back program and prescription services for chronic disease management.
Public Health Programs
Initiatives include maternal/child health services, nutrition programs, tobacco prevention, and communicable disease management. The Senior Center offers meal services and social support for tribal elders.
Questions
Who is eligible for services at Yellowhawk?
Services are available to Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation members and other American Indians/Alaska Natives in Oregon's Umatilla and Union counties.
What medical specialties are offered?
We provide primary care, behavioral health, dental services, optometry, physical therapy, and specialized programs like prenatal care and chronic disease management.
Are after-hours services available?
After-hours nursing advice is available from 5 PM to 7 AM through AMBS for eligible patients by calling 541.966.9830.
How does Yellowhawk support community wellness?
We offer health education programs, preventive screenings, community gardens, and culturally based initiatives promoting traditional wellness practices.
What makes Yellowhawk unique?
We are Oregon's first tribal net-zero energy healthcare facility with community-led programs integrating traditional Cayuse values into modern care.
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