St. Croix Tribal Health Clinic
Mission Statement
IHS Involvement
The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized tribes grew out of the special government-to-government relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes.
This relationship, established in 1787, is based on Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, and has been given form and substance by numerous treaties, laws, Supreme Court decisions, and Executive Orders.
St. Croix began provding health care in mobile units in each of the communities in the 50's and 60's. The focus at this time was preventative medicine and immunizations. By the mid 70's and early 80's a small clinic was established in the tribal center with rent-a-doc's and contracted services. In 2000 the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin opened the doors to the new facility housing behavioral health, medical, dental, optical, community health and HOC/HOF/WIC. Our services continue to grow to meet our community needs. Our latest addition to our quality, efficient healthcare is electronic health records(EHR), implemented in Oct. 2010.
Content courtesy of IHS.gov
- To protect and promote access to quality, holistic healthcare for the
St. Croix Chippewa Indians and its communities that is person-centered
and integrative on life's journey from birth to walking-on. By assisting the
St. Croix Chippewa Tribe in promoting and achieving lifestyles and
communities that are safe, sober, and healthy through identifying and
building on the strengths of individuals and communities, encouraging hope
for today and for the next seven generations.
IHS Involvement
The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized tribes grew out of the special government-to-government relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes.
This relationship, established in 1787, is based on Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, and has been given form and substance by numerous treaties, laws, Supreme Court decisions, and Executive Orders.
St. Croix began provding health care in mobile units in each of the communities in the 50's and 60's. The focus at this time was preventative medicine and immunizations. By the mid 70's and early 80's a small clinic was established in the tribal center with rent-a-doc's and contracted services. In 2000 the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin opened the doors to the new facility housing behavioral health, medical, dental, optical, community health and HOC/HOF/WIC. Our services continue to grow to meet our community needs. Our latest addition to our quality, efficient healthcare is electronic health records(EHR), implemented in Oct. 2010.
Content courtesy of IHS.gov
