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Health
Staff Spotlight: Dorothy Barkhuff
Dorothy Barkhuff has worked as a medical assistant at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) for 12 years. Read more...
PTHA Board of Directors Approves Youth Treatment
In February, PTHA’s Board of Directors approved the restructuring of the Puyallup Tribal Treatment Center, which includes adding youth outpatient services. Read more...
Intern works with her community’s clinic
Clairissa Juarez always appreciated the warm and friendly atmosphere at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority’s (PTHA) dental clinic. Read more...
After completing her dental assisting program in 1985, Tina Johnson spent her first year on the job at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) dental clinic. Read more...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
If you have a new baby in the family, you may not realize how important it is to care for your child’s teeth. Although baby teeth will be replaced with permanent ones, baby teeth are critical for proper chewing, speaking, appearance and holding space open for permanent teeth. Without proper care, some children can develop serious tooth decay or infection. Read more...
Medicare/Medicaid: What’s the difference?
Medicare is a program paid by the Federal government that helps care for the elderly (65+ years) and disabled. Most people know Medicare as the medical coupon associated with SSI or SSA. Medicare pays for things like hospital care, diabetes screenings, mammograms, cancer screenings, help with quitting smoking, and much more. Medicare provides the shots, tests, and services the elderly or disabled may need to get healthy – and stay healthy. Read more...
Adult Grief & Loss Group Coming to Kwawachee Counseling Center
People who experience grief and loss may experience the following symptoms. Could this be you? We can help. Read more...
Staff Spotlight: Kristal Dowey
Like many other staff people at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), dental and triage assistant Kristal Dowey said she feels like she is part of tight-knit family. Read more...
By Karol Matson/PTHA
Sometimes Valentine’s Day can be all about candy and chocolate. When someone is trying to lose weight or be healthy, it is nice to give a gift other than food. Here are three ideas that are easy to make, don’t involve food, and are fun. Read more...
Staff Spotlight: Janice Allison
Janice Allison began working as a medical assistant at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) more than 20 years ago. She sort of fell into the position after an internship through her school, Clover Park Technical College, but fortunately for her it has proven to be the perfect fit. Read more...
