United Indian Health Services

What United Indian Health Services does

United Indian Health Services (UIHS) is a non-profit healthcare organization founded in 1970 by local Tribal leaders to deliver culturally grounded medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and Tribal Public Health services to American Indian community members in Humboldt and Del Norte counties of Northern California. The organization operates 11 clinic locations anchored by Potawot Health Village in Arcata, with satellite sites including Jaroujiji, Da'bouruk Dental, Eureka Health Center, Elk Valley, Howonquet, Hop'-ew Puel, Weitchpec, Taa-'at-dvn Health Village, Rrak Jach Village, and Gou-wen-out-wuk. UIHS runs a unified care delivery platform rather than a modular product architecture, layered with community programs such as the May Gay Tolh Kwe Summer Camp, Elder Nutrition at Howonquet Hall, the Potawot Community Food Garden, and scholarship programs for Native students pursuing health careers.

UIHS modernized its clinical and patient engagement infrastructure in 2020 by implementing the Epic electronic health record system through a partnership with OCHIN (Open Community Health Information Network), enabling care coordination across all sites. Patients access records, request appointments, message care teams, and manage billing through the MyChart patient portal available on iOS and Android, and telehealth services extend reach into remote areas. HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance govern the handling of general medical and substance use disorder records respectively.

UIHS is funded through Indian Health Service reimbursement under its P.L. 93-638 contract and federal grants administered by agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, supplemented by billing for services to health plans. The organization applies American Indian Preference in hiring, is governed by a Board of Directors with Tribal representation, and reports no venture capital, private equity, or parent-company ownership. As a private non-profit, UIHS does not publicly disclose financial results.

Name

United Indian Health Services

Legal name

United Indian Health Services, Inc.

Website

https://unitedindianhealthservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

United Indian Health Services is a non-profit healthcare organization founded in 1970 that operates 11 clinics across Humboldt and Del Norte counties in Northern California, delivering medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, behavioral health, and tribal public health services to American Indian community members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Healthcare Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Social Assistance (624), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Tribal healthcare services
• Community health clinics
• Dental care services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Telehealth appointments

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcata

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Healthcare Program Reimbursement: UIHS generates revenue through billing for services to health plans and receives payment from Indian Health Service as required under their contract. The organization participates in public health programs and is partially supported by grants from federal agencies under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
2. Government Grants: Funding from federal grants administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services divisions to support various public health programs and services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Indian Health Services (UIHS) delivers comprehensive integrated healthcare—medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and Tribal Public Health—to American Indian communities across Northern California through a network of 11 clinic locations and telehealth. The organization also runs community programs including WIC nutrition, elder services, summer youth camp, scholarships, and a community food garden, funded primarily through Indian Health Service contracts and federal grants.

Product overview

United Indian Health Services (UIHS) operates as a comprehensive healthcare system providing integrated medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and tribal public health services to the Native American community across Northern California. The organization functions as a unified healthcare delivery platform rather than a modular product architecture, with services delivered through multiple clinic locations including Potawot Health Village (primary location), Jaroujiji Clinic, Da'bouruk Dental Clinic, Eureka Health Center, and several rural satellite clinics. UIHS has modernized its operations with Epic electronic health records and MyChart patient portal, while maintaining culturally-grounded care traditions. Community programs including summer camp, scholarship programs, community gardens, and elder services complement the clinical offerings. Same Day Dentistry services provide urgent dental care at multiple locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Services Primary care medical services including treatment, diagnostics, and preventive care offered to American Indian clients at multiple clinic locations across Humboldt and Del Norte counties in Northern California.
• Dental Services Comprehensive dental care including general dentistry, restorative treatments, oral surgery, preventive care, root canal therapy, emergency care, and Same Day Dentistry for urgent needs, delivered through a Dental Home model at multiple clinic locations.
• Pharmacy Services On-site pharmacy services providing prescription medications and pharmaceutical care to UIHS patients, with the Potawot Health Village pharmacy operating Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm.
• Vision Services Eye care services including eye exams and vision correction for American Indian clients at UIHS clinic locations.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health and behavioral health counseling services for American Indian clients, now offered with Saturday appointments at Potawot Health Village.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical and occupational therapy services provided at the Gou-wen-out-wuk location in Arcata to support patient recovery and preventative healthcare.
• Tribal Public Health Programs Community health programs including Health Promotion and Education, Native Tobacco Project, Suicide Prevention (Ko'l Ho Koom' Mo), Tribal 988 Taskforce, Opioid Response, WIC Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Elder Nutrition, Diabetes Awareness, Client Advocates, Community Health Care Services, Transportation, and Tribal/Cultural Health.
• Telehealth Remote healthcare appointments allowing American Indian patients to connect with UIHS providers virtually, particularly for clients in remote rural areas.
• Prenatal and Infant Services Healthcare services specifically designed for pregnant women and infants within the American Indian community served by UIHS.
• Elder Services Services and support programs for elder American Indian community members, including Elder Nutrition at Howonquet Hall.
• Epic Electronic Health Record and MyChart Patient Portal Modern electronic health record system (Epic) with companion MyChart patient portal that lets patients request appointments, message care teams, view lab results, review medical records, access immunization records, and pay invoices via web and mobile apps.
• May Gay Tolh Kwe Summer Camp Annual culturally-focused summer camp for American Indian youth ages 9-11 at Sue-meg State Park, introducing local cultural traditions, healthy-lifestyle activities, and educational lessons from UIHS programs.
• Scholarship Programs Educational scholarships for American Indian students, including the H.D. Timm Williams Memorial American Indian Scholarship for health-related careers and the Cheryl Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship for Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves thousands of clients across multiple clinics and programs throughout Northern California
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OCHIN (Open Community Health Information Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationUIHS is part of an organized healthcare arrangement with OCHIN. OCHIN supplies information technology and related services to UIHS and other participants. OCHIN engages in quality assessment and improvement activities on behalf of participating organizations, coordinates clinical review activities to establish best-practice standards, and assesses clinical benefits from electronic health record systems. Participants work collaboratively to improve management of internal and external client referrals. Health information may be shared with OCHIN participants or health information exchanges for medical treatment or healthcare operations purposes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Indian Health Service (IHS): The federal agency within HHS that funds and partners with UIHS under P.L. 93-638. IHS is the overarching system of which UIHS is a contracted tribal component, making it the most direct institutional peer for funding, regulatory, and service-mix comparability.

Direct peers

• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC): A tribally governed 638 contractor providing comprehensive health services to Alaska Native communities, including hospital, primary care, behavioral health, and community health programs. Highly comparable operating model, federal-contract revenue base, and integrated service portfolio.
• Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority: A tribally operated health authority serving the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with hospital, primary care, dental, behavioral health, and community health services. Directly comparable 638 contracting structure, service breadth, and patient population.
• Consolidated Tribal Health Project: A Northern California 638 tribal health organization serving Mendocino County area tribes with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community health services. Highly comparable in California geography, 638 model, and rural tribal service area.
• Southcentral Foundation: An Alaska Native nonprofit tribal health organization operating primary care, behavioral health, and wellness programs under a 638 compact. Closely comparable in business model, customer base (tribal members), and integrated care delivery approach.
• San Diego American Indian Health Center: A California FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, dental, and cultural/community services to American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Comparable in mission, service mix, and patient population.
• Native American Health Center: A California-based nonprofit providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and community wellness services to American Indian/Alaska Native and other underserved populations. Comparable scope, geography within California, and mission focus on Native health.
• Sacramento Native American Health Center: A Sacramento-based FQHC serving primarily American Indian and Alaska Native patients with medical, dental, behavioral health, and community programs. Comparable in California footprint, target population, and integrated care model.

Regional players

• Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health: A California-based 638 tribal health program serving multiple inland Southern California tribes with medical, dental, and community health services. Comparable in California presence, 638 contracting, and integrated service delivery.
• Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation: A tribally operated 638 health organization serving Pueblo of Kewa members with primary care, dental, behavioral health, and community programs. Comparable in 638 funding structure, integrated service model, and tribal community focus, though serving a New Mexico geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8ve0fRAAZj8yztj09nHHMg
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedIndianhealthservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/uihsinc
• Xx.com/uihsinc

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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