Last revised on Sept 3, 2026
Healthcare within the Navajo Nation is a complex, highly fragmented network of public health systems, laws, and healthcare crises specific to the reservation. 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.
Nazlini Chapter At the Chinle Kids Day in August 2026, Marleita Begay, Apache County Treasurer, talks about why she became an educator, why special education
Manuelito Chapter My name is Emily Ellison, and I grew up in Manuelito, New Mexico. Some of my earliest memories are of being outside with
Chinle Chapter My name is Shawna Ann Claw. Yá’át’ééh. Hooghan łaní nishłį́, Tódich’ii’nii bashishchiin, Táchii’nii dashicheii, Kinyaa’áanii dashinalí. I am the council delegate for Chinle,
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
Four Corners Special Education Day brought together families, parents, educators, disability advocates, and organizations providing special education and disability-related services throughout the Four Corners region
Tara Lynn Tsosie
When I first prepared for the PRO conference on May 1, 2026, I felt very nervous and scared. It was my first time speaking publicly about patient and provider care
Tara Lynn Tsosie
This event brought children, parents, families, and community organizations together for a day of activities, connection, and support, where children could enjoy themselves.
(505) 226-3073
POB 3085, Kirtland, NM 87417
and POB 744, Farmington, NM 87499
