Coquille Indian Tribe

Coquille Indian Tribe Community Health Center

Mission Statement

To promote the wellness of the community through medical outpatient, limited optometry, health promotion/disease prevention, and diabetes management and education. This community is comprised of all Coquille Tribal family members, Native Americans, and the general public. Coordination of Social Services, Contract Health Services and Community Health are available to Coquille Tribal families.

History

The Community Health Center was developed and administered based on a Health Plan and Community Health Risk Survey developed by the Tribe. The Health Center first opened in 1995.The Community Center was built in 1998 and opened in 1999.

Accreditation

The Coquille Indian Tribe Community Health Center (CITCHC) is recognized by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC). Achieving AAAHC accreditation demonstrates a high level of commitment and effort and demonstrates the Coquille Indian Tribe Community Health Center’s dedication to providing quality health care services. The Community Health Center initially received accreditation in 2001 and has subsequently passed national reviews in 2004 and 2007.

The Coquille Indian Tribe Community Health Center will be Surveyed by the AAAHC on March 25/26. 2010. Members of the general public, patients, and individuals on the staff of the CITCHC who believe that they have pertinent and valid information regarding the provision of care and/or compliance with AAAHC standards by the CITCHC are invited to share this information with the AAAHC. Individuals may request an information presentation with the AAAHC Surveyors at the time of the Survey or they may communicate their information in writing or by telephone to the AAAHC directly. Requests for presentation must occur no later than March 11, 2010. Contact Information for the AAAHC is listed as follows:

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.

5250 Old Orchard Road, Suite 200. Stokie, Illinois 60077

Telephone: 847-853-6060 or FAX 847-853-9028

General Contact Information

Community Health Center

600 Miluk Drive

P.O. Box 3190

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone 541-888-9494 or 1-800-344-8583

Press 1) For Medical Appointments/Medical Clinic

Press 2) For Contract Health

Press 3) For all other Programs