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Health Services Departments
The Health Services Department includes sub division(s) to help better serve the community and tribal members alike.
These services of the sub division(s) of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe provides open opportunities to have the abilities to help yourself and /or for the betterment of the tribe.
Other services that are under Health Services of the tribe include:
- Community Health Program
- Substance Abuse
- W.I.C.
- Diabetes Program
- Public Safety
Community Health Program
To mission of the Public Health is to promote and enhance the health and well-being of all people, tribal and non tribal, within the communities of Towaoc and White Mesa.
Phone: (970) 654-5390
Director: Marissa Maxwell-Kaime, RN
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Substance Abuse
To promote health, nutrition and support services for the elders of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of Towaoc and White Mesa Communities. And to assist other Tribal Programs enhancing the quality of life for seniors/elders who are 55 years or older and whom either resides in their own home or family members.
Phone: (970) 564-0630
Ute Mountain W.I.C.
The mission of the Ute Mountain WIC Program is to improve the health outcomes of pregnant women, postpartum women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children by providing consistent and high quality WIC services including health/nutrition screening and assessment.
Phone: (970) 564-5363
Director: Venus Mills
Sleeping Ute Diabetes Prevention Program
To motivate and educate people to lower their risk of type 2 diabetes and to improve the quality of life for Tribal Members with type 2 diabetes. We believe through education, motivation, and support people can learn to make positive lifestyle changes and prevent type 2 diabetes from developing.
Phone: (970) 564-5392
Director: Rita King
Public Safety
Ute Mountain Public Safety Department is to provide quality emergency services to the residents and Visitors of the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation.
Phone: (970) 564-5441
Director: Tom Stephenson
