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Health
Medical Lab Technician
Sally Meraz is relatively new to the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), but has worked in the medical field for close to 20 years. Read more...
A New Year’s resolution for every parent
Talk with your kids about drugs and alcohol
Resolving to talk more often with your child about healthy decisions and choices is a great idea for the New Year. TimeToTalk.org celebrates the positive influence of parents and can help you start the New Year with “10 Resolutions That Show Your Kids You Care.” Read more...
What are they and what are the benefits?
An Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is a patient’s health record in a digital format. The records are stored in a database and retrieved using a computer. Read more...
WIC certifier and breast-feeding consultant
Debbi Knox has a passion for helping mothers and their children get a healthy start in life. She has been working for the state’s Women Infant and Children’s (WIC) nutrition program since 1995. Read more...
PTHA to seek out additional resources
On Dec. 7, 2009 the PTHA Board of Directors decided that all PTHA patients shall be screened for the availability of third-party resources. These resources include private health insurance, Medicare, military veteran, worker’s compensation, motor vehicle, crime victim, and various programs administered by DSHS, including Medicaid. Read more...
Ptha medical lab recognized for excellence
The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority medical laboratory has met all criteria in achieving a most recent survey with zero citations for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization. Read more...
Staff Spotlight: Laricia Garcia
Patient Benefits Coordinator
Laricia Garcia is originally from the island of Guam. She moved from the tropical island to the Pacific Northwest in 2000, after graduating from college. Though she is thousands of miles away from her original home and culture, she said she feels right at home in Tacoma. Read more...
Take care of yourself this holiday season
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can make you feel tired, stressed and run-down. If you don’t take care of yourself, the holiday season will wind up being detrimental to your health. The following are some easy to follow steps that will help keep you healthy, keep you relaxed and help you enjoy the holiday season. Read more...
PTHA to develop problem gambling program
In October 2009, the Puyallup Tribe granted PTHA its X2 Gaming Compact dollars to develop a problem gambling program for the community. According to Washington State’s X2 Gaming Compact, each gaming tribe shall contribute a percentage of the net win from gaming activities to government or non-profit organizations that help reduce problem gambling. Tribal Council, realizing the negative impact of problem gambling, designated its X2 funds to help its community members. Read more...
Referral Services Office Assistant
Trina Keys began working for the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) clinic six years ago. She took an emergency hire job in case management for about six months before switching to her current position as office assistant for referral services. Read more...
