Phoenix Indian Medical Center Indian Health Service

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👨 Men can develop most of the same mental disorders and conditions as women but they may experience different symptoms.

Some of these symptoms include:
• Anger, irritability, or aggressiveness
• Noticeable changes in mood, energy level, or appetite
• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
• Increased worry or stress
• Misuse of alcohol and or drugs
• Persistent sadness or feelings of hopelessness
• Aches, headaches, or digestive problems without a clear cause
• Thoughts of death or su***de or su***de attempts

This Men’s Health Month, learn the signs and symptoms of mental illness in men—and how these issues can be treated. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NBSyHv

New NIH research suggests that obesity is a risk factor for more cancers than previously recognized.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43EuLkq

At the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), our goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care that supports the health and wellness of our community.

We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our quick online survey about your recent outpatient visit. Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve, so we can better meet the needs of every patient we serve. https://www.ihs.gov/patientsurvey/?asufac=606601

By sharing your experience, you become an important partner in strengthening the care we provide. Thank you for helping us improve! 📝📊

High blood pressure often has no symptoms but can increase your risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. This Men's Health Month, take a few minutes to know your numbers. If you haven't had your blood pressure checked recently, schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider. Healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, and taking medications as prescribed can help control blood pressure. To schedule an appointment with the PIMC Primary Care Medicine Clinic, call (602) 263-1695.

Maricopa County has confirmed its first West Nile virus-related death of the season. As mosquito activity increases, now is the time to take simple steps to protect yourself and your family: Use EPA-registered insect repellent, eliminate standing water around your home, and avoid mosquito bites whenever possible. Learn more: https://www.maricopa.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/3704

📍 PIMC clinics and all outpatient services will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday.

Emergency services remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Limited services available:
• Main Pharmacy: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Laboratory: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (lab draws and specimen drop-offs only)

Monsoon storms can bring strong winds, dust, lightning and unexpected power outages. ⛈️

Don’t wait until the power goes out to make a plan!

📍Stay ready and find a cooling center near you: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c5bdf9ab90894e1baa5860c450dedb3b

June is Men's Health Month. Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early through routine screening. If you are age 45 or older, talk with your healthcare provider about colorectal cancer screening options and what is right for you. Screening can find precancerous polyps before they become cancer and may detect cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage. To schedule an appointment or discuss screening recommendations, contact the PIMC Primary Care Medicine Clinic at (602) 263-1695.

🎉 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬!
Phoenix Indian Medical Center has been recognized on two national Becker's Hospital Review lists:

🏆 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝
🏆 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

These distinctions reflect the trust our patients place in us and the dedication of our physicians, nurses, technicians, support staff, and every team member who helps deliver quality care each day.
Based on feedback from our hospitalized patients, these results highlight the exceptional care, communication, and service provided by our inpatient teams. Recognition for nurse communication reflects the compassion, professionalism, and commitment of our nursing staff. Being named among hospitals patients would highly recommend speaks to the overall experience our patients receive during their stay at PIMC.

This achievement reflects our commitment to the Indian Health Service mission, 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥, and the PIMC vision of 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve Native communities across our region and proud of the teams whose work made this possible.