This site was last revised on Aug 13, 2026
Healthcare within the Navajo Nation is a complex, highly fragmented network of public health systems. The below information is a starting point for families and providers navigating the healthcare landscape to help you understand the territory, anticipate challenges, and find your way.
In April, 2026, we began collecting stories of mostly young parents on the Navajo Nation expressing challenges and wishes for families and communities on our ancestral homeland. The storytellers hope their stories will enable Naatʼáanii to plan local services and systems that communities really need. The story boxes automatically update as stories come in. Thank you for reading and contributing to all our stories.
Ramah Chapter I grew up in the Ramah Navajo community in western New Mexico. Many people don’t realize there are three Navajo bands outside of
Shiprock Chapter I was born and raised in Shiprock, New Mexico. Growing up on the Navajo Nation, I was surrounded by family, culture, and the
Tse Dáá K’áán I never imagined my family would go through something like this. It started with my brother not feeling well. At first, we
Our program staff share stories about the resources and trainings we attend so that families can know what to expect, and choose the resources and trainings that best fits them.
Tara Lynn Tsosie
The Back-to-School Community Event at the Tse Dáá K’áán Chapter served more than 200 community members, including children and adults.
Tara Lynn Tsosie
On July 20, 2026, I attended Day 2 of the RAISE Summit virtually through Zoom. The sessions focused on the importance of listening to young people, supporting their goals, and making information more accessible.
Tara Lynn Tsosie
I attended the NM START Clinical Education Training on Autism and Gender Diversity which provided an opportunity to learn more about the challenges of autism, gender diversity, and the experiences that individuals may face.
