Fort Yuma Indian Health Service

Happy Administrative Professionals Day from the Fort Yuma Health Center! We appreciate all of you!

A message to patients who have received the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine Out of an abundance of caution, the Indian Health Service has paused the ...use of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine as the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reviews data involving six reported U.S. cases of an extremely rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine. Seek medical care urgently if you develop any of the following symptoms: severe headache, backache, new neurologic symptoms, severe abdominal pain, shortness of breath, leg swelling, tiny red spots on the skin (petechiae), or new or easy bruising To date, there have been no cases reported through IHS of the rare and severe type of blood clot seen in some individuals who have received the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine. If you had an appointment scheduled to receive the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine talk to your health care provider about whether the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine is available and appropriate for you.

Today, IHS Chief Medical Officer Rear Adm. Michael Toedt, M.D., testified during a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs oversight hearing to discuss the IHS respo...nse to #COVID19 and the successes and challenges faced by Native communities over the last year. Read more about our continued efforts to prevent, detect, treat, and recover from COVID-19: https://www.ihs.gov//over-one-year-later-continuing-to-re/ #NativeHealth #IndianCountry See more

Fort Yuma is recruiting for two Clinical Care Coordinators (RNs)! For info or to apply please click here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/591685200

At the recommendation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the CDC, and out of an abundance of caution, IHS has paused all Johnson & Johnson vaccine administration as they review data involving 6 reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals receiving the vaccine. These events appear to be extremely rare; however, #Covid19 vaccine safety is a top priority for the federal government and we are taking all reports of adverse events seriously.... IHS has vaccine safety monitoring systems in place. To date, there have been no cases reported through IHS of the rare and severe type of blood clot seen in some individuals who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. If you already have an appointment scheduled to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine please contact FYHC at 760-572-4711 or 800-862-4911. Read more: https://www.ihs.gov//ihs-pauses-use-of-the-johnson-amp-jo/ #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

Please watch this important update regarding the Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine provided by the FYHC CEO, Jeremy Woodruff. https://youtu.be/Vy9cGrhOjGc

Fort Yuma is recruiting for a Dental Hygienist. For more info and/or to apply please click here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/591698900 ESEP/MP https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/591699000 DE

FYHC is recruiting for a temporary (up to 2 year term possible) Maintenance Worker/Helper! See below for how to apply:

FYHC is recruiting for one temporary (up to two years possible term) Security Guard!

Flu Clinic at East Cocopah Reservation Today, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Cocopah Assembly of God Church parking lot. If you live on the East Reservation and need transportation, call THMP at (928) 627-2681.

FYHC is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 65 to 74. Call 760-572-4711 to schedule an appointment!

Fort Yuma in partnership with the Cocopah Tribe and the Regional Center for Border Health is offering a free drive-thru flu clinic (see details below). Call (928) 627-2681 to register. LET'S FIGHT THE FLU TOGETHER

Don’t forget to get your flu shot!

Call today to schedule a #flu shot...760-572-4100 or 800-862-4911.

In this episode, Fort Yuma Health Care Center Public Health Nurse Nancy West takes us through the step-by-step process of getting a flu shot and why it's critically important to do so this season.

https://youtu.be/GQVuMEVSmM0 Many thanks to our Facilities Management Team for all you do! #fortyumanativehealthconnection

Fort Yuma Native Health Connection presents our Environmental Services Team! THANKS for all of your hard work and dedication to the IHS Mission. https://youtu.be/dAG2rxPIFPE

#SuicideAwarenessMonth #SuicidePrevention

It is critical to learn how to recognize and respond to suicide. During #SuicidePrevention Week, visit the Suicide Prevention Resource Center website for resources to support mental health and coping with #COVID19. #SuicidePreventionMonth #NativeHealth #IndianCountry

THANK YOU to our Primary Care Team!

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Fort Yuma Health Center was proud to partner with Yuma County and the City of Yuma for the COVID-19 Drive-Thru testing last week! A huge THANK YOU to the staff who braved the heat to help! Here are a few pics of our hardworking staff who helped out.