Healing "The People"

 Indian Walk-In Center

Health Programs

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The History

Since the 1950s, American Indian and Alaska Native communities have suffered a drastic increase in diabetes due to rapid transitions in both lifestyle and environment. American Indians and Alaska Natives are more than two times more likely to have diabetes than the general population of the United States.

The Goal

The purpose of the Diabetes Wellness Program at the Indian Walk-In Center is to create awareness, encourage prevention and improve the on-going health care of American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and families living with diabetes. We assist people in leading a healthier lifestyle, including at-risk individuals who have not yet been diagnosed, through an assessment to determine diabetes risk factors -- an important first step in preventing or identifying the symptoms of this disease.

The Services

The Diabetes Wellness Program offers education for prevention; proper nutrition, physical exercise, intervention services, and direct referrals, medical screening and care:

  • Nutritional Cooking Classes
  • Exercise Programs
  • Self management Assistance
  • Diabetes Screening
  • Individual and Family Consultations
  • Support Group
  • Tobacco Education & Cessation
  • Blood Pressure Screenings
  • Youth Fitness Programs
  • Adult and Youth Body Mass Index screenings
  • Referrals for Medical Screenings and Care
  • Indentify Risk factors for Diabetes

The Diabetes Wellness Program focuses on elevating the health status of American Indian and Alaska Natives to the highest level possible through lifestyle modification and preventative health strategies. Our client services are provided at no charge for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in the Wasatch Front area. An appointment is necessary for services that are provided at the Indian Walk-In Center.

Health Care

Program Activities

The Indian Walk-In Center can help you gain access to any of the following services at Community Health Centers, Inc.:

  • Primary Health Care
  • Dental Services
  • Acute or Chronic Health Care
  • Immunizations
  • Prenatal Case Management
  • Eye Care Services
  • Nutrition Counseling

Clinical care is available during daytime, evening, and Saturday hours.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention is an important part of our Health program and includes the following:

  • Annual Health Fair
  • Health Presentations
  • Client Eligibility Assistance for Medicaid, Medicare, Children's Health Insurance Plan and Utah's Primary Care Network

To register for Health Services:

  1. Call the Health Referral Specialist for an appointment to discuss your health needs.
    Bring a Photo ID to your appointment
  2. Bring documentation of income
  3. Bring proof of residency (gas, light, or rent receipt with this month's date on front)
  4. Bring Social Security Numbers for yourself and family members
  5. Bring documentation of Indian Blood
  6. Know your type of health insurance (Medicaid, CHIP, Utah Primary Care Network or other provider)

The Healthcare referral program hours are as follows

First time clients, M-F 8:30 to 11:30 AM
Returning clients, M,T,W, and F, 1:30 to 4:00PM

HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Services.

The HIV/STI Program provides free confidential counseling and testing for the following:

  • HIV
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea and
  • Referrals for Hepatitis vaccinations and screenings are available.