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After a variety of job changes throughout her adult career, at 40 years old Paula Young decided to go back to school. She had spent three years in the U.S. Army as a medic, 10 years at Rainier State School in Buckley, and worked at the Muckleshoot Casino for five years and as a cocktail waitress. Read more...
This year many people need more than one dose of flu vaccine. There are shots and nasal mist. How do you know who should get what and when? Read more...
It’s not easy, but it’s worth it
If you have diabetes, you know the day-to-day steps needed to manage diabetes can be hard. Diabetes can lead to serious health problems, such as blindness, loss of limb, kidney failure, heart disease and early death. Managing diabetes can be easier if you set goals and make a plan. Read more...
An estimated 4,000 Tribal Members received their flu prevention kits in October and have received rave reviews. Read more...
Staff Member: Daniel Felizardo
Position: Youth outpatient counselor
Chemical dependency professional Daniel Felizardo began working in his field in 2006 after fighting his own struggles with substance abuse. Read more...
Staff Member: Diana Tapasa-Ibarra
Position: Referral technician
After years of working odd jobs around the Pacific Northwest, Diana Tapasa-Ibarra stumbled onto the medical field, where she has now worked for more than a decade. Read more...
Health Authority continues quality commitment with AAAHC approval
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) has received its second three-year accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Read more...
Puyallup Tribal members were recently mailed self-care kits sponsored by Tribal Council and Puyallup Tribal Health Authority. If you did not receive a kit, we encourage you to stock-up on the following supplies: Read more...
Team PTHA hits one out of the park!
First Annual All-Staff Retreat a success
On Sept. 16, 165 staff members from Puyallup Tribal Health Authority came together for the first annual all-staff retreat. The sports-themed event was held at the Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo. School buses shuttled staff to the six-acre waterfront resort, where they were greeted with their playbook and PTHA sport shirt. Connie McCloud started off the event with a prayer, followed by a message from Executive Director Chris Henry, who also introduced Councilmember David Bean. Read more...
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Ashlea Gish found her niche in the medical field when she witnessed an oral surgery procedure on her brother. Read more...
