OUR MISSION:
To work for a safer and healthier environment by providing quality healthcare to the community in an environment that respects human privacy and dignity while promoting individual/family wellness, and by supporting a meaningful interaction with the community to enhance clinic development and to meet changing health care needs.
FACILITY:
The Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center is a full-service family practice clinic that has been serving Chehalis tribal members since 1979. Services are provided from a newly constructed, modern 17,400 sq ft facility built in 2006. The facility has 12 exam rooms, triage and trauma area, digital radiology services, and a large dental clinic.
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS:
- Medical
- Dental
- Behavioral Health
- Substance Abuse Program with IOP/OP groups
- Purchased Referred Care (PRC)
- Pharmacy
- Diabetic Counseling
- WIC
- Nutritional Counseling
- Community Health Services
- Pediatrics
- Podiatry
- Mobile Mammography
- Urgent Care (Monday-Friday, walk-in)
The Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center provides a variety ambulatory care, dental and wellness services to registered members of a Federally Recognized Native American or Alaskan Tribe. We also provide services to the Tribal Employees and their immediate family members.
Our Wellness Center has an Urgent Care Wing that provides urgent care services, daily. In addition to a full-service pharmacy, offered only to members who are enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe and who have established primary care with one of our providers. Prescriptions for Direct Care patients are not allowed.
The Chehalis Tribe constructed a 50,000 sq ft Community Center in 2009. The Community Center adds to the health services available to tribal members by providing a multitude of programs and events that foster community health and physical activity. The facility has a 1,767 sq ft swimming pool, two gymnasiums, a workout room, and educational classrooms for both children and adults. The large facility provides gathering space for many tribal events including basketball tournaments, youth activities, and community health fairs.
HOURS:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
MEET THE TEAM:
MEDICAL FACILITY: 360-273-5504
 Jessica Simmons, Medical Director
 Christibeth Klatush, Business Office Manager
 Heather Williams, Front Desk
 Scarlett Romero, Eligibility/PRC
 Harry Pickernell Jr., Transportation
 Celina Sherman, Coding/Billing
 Vacant, Billing
 Angela Bennett, Quality Improvement Coordinator
 Christina Hicks, Community Wellness
 Ryan Mathew, CAC/LAB
 Amanda Lawton, RN
 Melissa Clatone, LPN
 Sandra Dickenson, LPN
 Cre Toadpipe, LPN
 Amanda McCleskey, Nurse Practitioner
 Dr. Whipple
 Dr. Chau
 Dr. Behre, Podiatrist
 Cathy Visser, Dietician
 Debbie Gardipee-Reye, WIC (SPIPA)
DENTAL: 360-709-1659
 Dr. Yoo, Dentist
 Kristi Burke, Hygienist
 Tia Coulter, Dental Assistant
 Melinda Boire, Dental Assistant
 Althea Youckton, Dental Reception
PHARMACY: 360-709-1673
 Jeremy Brown, Pharmacist
 Heather K. Williams, Pharmacist
 Terri Farrier, Pharmacy Assistant
Vacant, Urgent Care Reception



