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08/22/2026

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

💜 Healing in Harmony: A Community Conversation for Change 💜

Healing happens when communities come together.

Join us every Thursday in September from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time) for our virtual webinar series, Healing in Harmony, where we'll explore how individuals, organizations, advocates, service providers, and community members can work together to support victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Whether you're a professional who serves the community, a community leader, a volunteer, a supporter, or simply someone who wants to learn how to make a difference, this series is for you.

✨ Learn about supporting survivors with compassion and understanding
✨ Discover ways communities can create safer, healthier environments
✨ Gain valuable insights from meaningful discussions and shared experiences
✨ Connect with others who are committed to hope, healing, and awareness

Together, we can strengthen our response, deepen our understanding, and build a community where survivors are heard, supported, and empowered.

📅 Every Thursday in September
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time
💻 Virtual Webinar Series

Let's learn, grow, and heal—together. 💜

📩 To register click the link or scan the QR Code.https://forms.office.com/r/bvecHrNsup

08/20/2026

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is inviting community members to help shape the identity of the new EBCI IDD/Autism Enrichment Center by submitting suggestions for its official name.

The Enrichment Center is being developed to provide opportunities, resources and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism within the community. As the center prepares for its next chapter, CIHA wants its name to reflect both the purpose of the facility and the people it will serve.

“Community feedback is incredibly important because this center belongs to the people and families it is being created to support,” said Candy Ross, assistant IDD director for CIHA. “We want the name to be meaningful, welcoming and representative of the individuals who will spend time here, while also reflecting who we are as a Cherokee community. Hearing directly from our community will help us create an identity for the center that people can feel connected to and proud of.”

Community members are encouraged to submit names or concepts that reflect inclusion, belonging, growth, connection and the mission of the Enrichment Center. Suggestions selected for further consideration will also help guide the development of the center’s future logo, informational materials and other visual branding.

As part of the naming process, the selected concept will be submitted to the Cherokee Speakers Council for appropriate translation into the Cherokee language, further connecting the center’s identity to Cherokee language and culture.

Community members may submit suggestions directly to Candy Ross by calling (828) 497-9163, extension 7595, or by emailing [email protected].

Written suggestions may also be dropped off at the following CIHA front desks:
Emergency Room
Analenisgi
Seven Clans
Eagle

CIHA staff will collect all submitted suggestions and forward them to Ross for consideration. The deadline to submit naming suggestions is Sept. 9. CIHA encourages community members, families and others connected to the IDD and autism community to participate and help select a name that will represent the Enrichment Center and those it serves for years to come.

08/19/2026

Last week, CIHA had the privilege of welcoming the newest members of EBCI Tribal Council to the Kanvwotiyi Residential Treatment Center in Snowbird.

For Council Members Shennelle Feather and Michael Smoker, the visit was also a return to a place they know well. Both previously served as employees of Kanvwotiyi, sharing their own talents and experience in support of the important work taking place there each day.

We were grateful to welcome them back in their new roles and to share more about Kanvwotiyi’s continued commitment to providing compassionate, culturally grounded treatment and supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and recovery.

We appreciate each Council Member for taking the time to visit and for their continued service to the EBCI community.

08/19/2026

Shout-out to Prevention Specialists and everyone who is saving lives! What’s your ? Visit: www.samhsa.gov/prevention-month

08/18/2026

We are excited to showcase some of the raffle prizes generously donated by our community supporters for the From Darkness Into Hope Event! 💜

Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Oconaluftee Island Park for a chance to win these incredible raffle items, connect with local organizations, and learn more about mental health and community resources.

A special thank you to today’s featured donors:
The Smoky Bean
Pop’s Smokehouse
Indigenous Boutique & Spa
Old Tyme Photos

Be sure to check out our event page for more details and follow along to see more raffle prizes and information about the event.

We hope to see you there. Everyone is welcome!

EBCI Public Health & Human Services Division
Cherokee Youth Center BGCA

08/10/2026

Congratulations to the nominees being considered for CIHA's quarterly The Right Way & Guiding Principle Awards!

The Quarterly Awards program is our way of shining a spotlight on employees who make a difference in the lives of our patients, families, and community members. These awards celebrate those who exemplify the values of CIHA, compassion, innovation, teamwork, and a relentless dedication to improving healthcare. Please take a moment to celebrate and recognize these employees for their hard work and dedication.

08/07/2026

HELP YOUR SENIORS GET READY FOR THEIR NEXT CHAPTER

As we prepare for Back to School, its important to make sure your senior is set up for success as they begin their last year of high school. As they prepare for the next chapter of their lives... making sure they know what that means for their healthcare couldn't be more important.

Check out CIHA's Healthcare Road Trip to help your Senior prepare for the year ahead!

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