Senior and Elder Services

Public Health Nurse, Case Manager provides discharge planning and case management
for patients that are hospitalized. Services also include coordination of care for Elders
and/or patients with chronic illness. Yearly flu clinics in each reservation are facilitated by
the PHN as part of public health prevention. Our goal is to work with family and
communities to provide safe care at home and prevent future healthcare complications.
The Public Health Nurse works closely with the Diabetes Medical Team and the
Dementia/Cognitive Health Nurse to provide services in each tribal community, as well as
other service areas where IHC Native American’s reside. Medical care, prevention, and
case management are all services provided to maximize independence of individual care
needs, under the direction of our IHC Medical Providers.

Providing cognitive assessments for early detection of dementia. Promoting independence and providing compassionate comprehensive care through resources, education, and
interdisciplinary team involvement.

Home visits are provided to help elderly IHC patients. Services include medical appointment scheduling support, connection to local services such as Medicare specialists, the provision of supplies such as grab bars (when available), and education on topics such as fall prevention.

IHC Medical Department offers a range of specialty clinics and services.
Please note that Specialty providers must be booked in advance and do
NOT take walk-ins, so please call our Medical Front Office to schedule an
appointment.
• Dr. Peter Dang provides Podiatry services every Tuesday.
• Dr. Andrew Fasciani provides Optometry services every Wednesday.
• Dr. Branislav Cizmar offers Obstetrics and Gynecology appointments most Thursday
mornings.
• Dr. Patrick Pierce offers Chiropractic services every Friday and select Tuesdays in
Medical North.
• Ann Bailey offers Acupuncture services every Monday and Thursday in Medical North,
and will be offering Acupuncture at Santa Ysabel soon!
• Dr. Robert Pace offer Orthopedic services every Friday morning.
• Bastyr University offers Naturopathic services, using natural medicine to discover
wellness, every Tuesday afternoon.
COMING SOON:
• Dr. Alan Maisel will soon be offering Cardiology on-site at the Rincon location.

Works with seniors to educate and council them about how oral health affects their overall wellness while facilitating coordination between their dental and medical care. Coordination includes scheduling appointments, explaining dental treatment and answering patient questions, assist with referrals, delivering oral health education and outreach, transportation and connecting with IHC resources (i.e billing, registration, etc.).

Come join IHC for an exciting afternoon of crafting, healthy eating, informative educational presentations, and lively conversation.

Local Tribal Veterans come for camaraderie and to share resources. Representatives from the VA and other organizations are present to ensure that Veterans are able to access resources.

Courage to Call is a free, confidential, veteran-staffed 24/7 helpline dedicated to assisting active duty.