Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services
Who We Are
Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services is a division of the Klamath Tribes and is responsible for providing healthcare services to the Native American population who reside in Klamath County. Any person living in Klamath County who is able to provide proof of their Native American heritage is eligible to receive healthcare services at The Klamath Tribes Wellness Center.
Our Leadership
The Klamath Tribes
The Mission of the Klamath Tribes is to protect, preserve, and enhance the spiritual, cultural, and physical values and resources of the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin Peoples, by maintaining the customs and heritage of our ancestors. To establish a comprehensive unity by fostering the enhancement of spiritual and cultural values through a government whose function is to protect the human and cultural resources, treaty rights, and to provide for the development and delivery of social and economic opportunities for our People through effective leadership. To learn more, visit The Klamath Tribes.
Health Advisory Committee
The KTHFS Health Advisory Committee is a five-member committee appointed by the Klamath Tribal Council to advise and make recommendations to the Klamath Tribal Council regarding aspects of health programs and health-related matters affecting the services provided by Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services.
Interested in serving on the Health Advisory Committee?
The Health Advisory Committee meets monthly. Membership is limited to Klamath tribal members. Health Advisory Committee applications are available at the Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services Administration building in Klamath Falls or at the Klamath Tribal Administration building in Chiloquin. As you consider this important role, we highly encourage you to join us for a meeting as a guest. Please submit your complete application to the Klamath Tribal Council Secretary.
Our Vision
In service of its mission, Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services envisions a vibrant and healthy tribal community through the delivery of an accessible, high-quality, innovative, sustainable, and culturally-relevant healthcare program.
Our Mission
To advance the overall mission of The Klamath Tribes and the trust responsibilities of the Indian Health Service and the United States government by providing quality, comprehensive, patient-focused health care in a culturally-sensitive manner while eliminating disparities and barriers to health.
Our Core Values
Waq’lis ?i
A term from our language and means “How are you?” We have incorporated the word to help convey our core values to one another. Core values are the principles that guide our day to day behaviors, our decisions, our actions and our relationships with each other and with the people we serve.
| W | Wellness – We strive to improve the wellbeing of our patients through preventive approaches to health management by providing services to increase balance in body, mind, spirit, and heart. |
| A | Accountability – We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes and mistakes. |
| Q’ | Quality – We strive to deliver high quality patient care and we all take part in quality improvement activities. We endeavor to ensure patient and employee safety. |
| L | Leadership Excellence – Every KTHFS employee is a leader. Our actions are driven by our desire to do our best at all times. We work together to make the most efficient use of our resources, with dedication, commitment and perseverance. |
| I | Integrity and Ethics – We accept responsibility for our behaviors and aspire to the highest standards of ethical conduct and performance. We are honest in our everyday business dealings. We protect confidentiality and secure patient health information. |
| S | Service and Sensitivity – We demonstrate commitment to our community through exceptional service to all internal and external customers. Going above and beyond for all of our patients is our expectation. We honor cultural traditions and values and we treat others the way we want to be treated, with sensitivity. We always respond to the needs of our patients and fellow workers—with respect and compassion. |
| ?I | Innovation – We seek innovative solutions on issues affecting the health of our patients and the status of the organization. |
Medicine Place
330 Chiloquin Boulevard
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 882-1487
Healing Place
6000 New Way
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 882-1487
Youth & Family Guidance Center
6000 New Way
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 884-1841
Health Administration
3949 S 6th Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 882-1487
Useful Links
Clinical Hours
Mon-Fri
7:30am- 4:00pm
Business Hours
Mon-Fri
8:00am- 5:00pm
SAT -SUN
Closed