Message From Our Executive Director
Our Commitment to Our Mission & Values
February 20, 2025
Dear PTHA Patients and Community,
As federal policies shift, we know these changes can create uncertainty. At PTHA, we remain committed to our mission and values. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our patients, staff and community. Regardless of political developments, our focus remains on providing high-quality, culturally grounded healthcare in a safe and welcoming environment.
While recent executive orders and funding shifts have raised questions, they do not immediately impact our services. PTHA is financially stable and continues to operate as usual. We are not subject to federal hiring freezes, and our care remains rooted in tribal sovereignty and patient-centered values.
We also understand concerns regarding privacy and immigration policies. We want to reassure our patients that immigration status is not a condition of care, and we do not share patient information with ICE or any government agency without a legal requirement. Your privacy, dignity, and well-being remain protected.
Our leadership, along with the Puyallup Tribe, state and national policymakers, and advocates, continue to work on behalf of your healthcare. We are proud to have a direct voice at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB), ensuring our community’s needs are represented in critical health policy discussions.
During these ever-changing times, one thing remains constant—our dedication to you. We will continue to advocate, adapt, and provide the high quality care you deserve.
In Good Health,
David C. Tonemah, MBA
Executive Director
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
A Message From Our Executive Director
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Greetings and welcome to the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority website.
I want to thank you for taking the time to visit our NEW site.
There have been and are many changes going on here at PTHA, and I would like to take a moment to share a few of those changes with you.
- We updated our website as we wanted it to be more useful
- We passed AAAHC and our Dental Department was deemed a Dental Home
- We updated signage inside the Takopid building
- New parking was added to support staff
- We added a digital sign, facing 32nd Street, to provide information for our patients
- We have established an Integrated Behavioral Health Department
- We received an award from Portland Area Indian Health Service for improving access to care and quality care for our patients
- We were awarded the Indian Health Service IHS Director’s Award
- Implemented Patient Satisfaction Surveys with every visit
These are only a few of the great things going on at PTHA. We are constantly looking for ways to improve access to care and quality care for our patients.
So please take the time to look through our website. Whether you are looking for a job, or looking for a provider, we hope that you find our new site useful!
ʔa čəɫ txʷəl dəgʷi. We are here for you.