Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention team is passionately dedicated to enhancing health and preventing disease for the well-being of our cherished Diné community. Our thoughtfully designed programs empower individuals and families to embrace healthy habits, significantly lowering the risk of chronic diseases and improving overall health. Together, through these vital initiatives, we strive to cultivate a brighter and healthier future for all.
Vision: Communities empowered by health knowledge, awareness, and cultural values for a better quality of life.
Mission: To promote and embody Hózhó and holistic health.
Goal: To promote the optimal health of community members and reduce preventable diseases within the FortDefiance Indian Health Board service delivery area.
Provide technical assistance to Chapters and community organizations in the areas of public health knowledge, grant-writing assistance, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provides community fitness, wellness, and health education services to reduce chronic health diseases.
Provides technical assistance, resources, trainings, and health education presentations to schools to prevent and address school-aged health related issues.
Provides community and school-based cultural outreach services based on Navajo traditional teachings to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle.
Provides mental health counseling services, trainings, prevention education, presentations and technical assistance to address and prevent mental health illnesses and social-emotional related behaviors.