Our Mission, as a Nez Perce Tribal entity, is to provide quality health care in a culturally sensitive and confidential setting. The Vision of Nimiipuu Health

We see a healthy, Native American community with pride in our heritage that empowers our future and where a superior quality of life prevails.

We see our patients and staff working together in an atmosphere of trust and respect and encourage communication and teamwork among employees, board members, and the community.

We see two comprehensive healthcare facilities at Lapwai and Kamiah with all health programs under one roof; with state-of-the-art technology & equipment; with access to traditional healing; and with décor and music that reflect our pride in Indian art an culture.

In addition to the services we currently provide, our clinics should include orthodontics, a wellness/fitness center, a dialysis unit, a nursing home, a drive up pharmacy, a complete dental lab, full service lab and x-ray departments, and an eye care center.

We see a team of healthcare providers with a reputation for excellence, who are valued for their unique talents and skills.  We see an increasing number of Native American professionals who mentor and encourage young people wishing to enter the health professions.

We see a helpful and friendly staff who promote customer service and encourage the patient to take an active roll in making personal healthcare decisions.

We see a smooth, efficient system in which patients move through little inconvenience or delay.  We see a system that accommodates working and homebound clients.

We see a system that is financially sound and competitive, yet responsive to individual needs; a system that generates the resources necessary to meet the demands of growing healthcare entity.

We see a commitment to health and healthful living and permeates the staff, the Tribe and our entire community.

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