SpilyayTymoo
Warm Springs, Oregon
July 23, 1993 PAGE 3
New facility strengthens partnership, aids wellness
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Construction of the Health and Wellness Center began July 27, 1992. It is located just offKot-num road near the Early Childhood Education center and offers a panoramic view of Warm Springs.
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Circular windows add an attractive, modern touch to the structure.
Once complete, landscaping will be extensive and include coniferous trees and other native shrubs.
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Main reception area offers clients a central area in which information can be gained.
Groundbreaking ceremonies, conducted July 17, 1992, marked
the beginning of construction of the new Warm Springs Health and
Wellness Center. In just a few short weeks, the Center will open its
doors for business it is a modem structure designed to meet the
ever-growing health needs of a fast-growing community.
A new health care facility has been in the works for several years.
Council representatives have, over the past few years, testified
before Congress that a new facility was badly needed. However,
Warm Springs' needs were at the bottom of the Congressional
priority list. A new building in Warni Springs would have to wait 1 0
to 15 years.
A creative agreement, unlike any other, was struck among the
Tribe, Indian Health Service and Congress. The IHS agreed to
provide adequate manpower and equipment, with the help of
Congressional appropriations, and the Tribe agreed to finance the
construction of a new building. Tribal voters, in a February 1991
referendum election, approved a $1,250 million appropriation and
authorized the borrowing of $3,750 million for construction. Also
approved was another $800,000 to cover design, engineering,
mechanical, electrical and landscaping costs.
The 37,000 square foot Center will join numerous tribal health
related programs and all IHS programs a union of services fash
ioned to ease access to services. The IHS staff will consist of 85
while approximately 30 tribal employees will move their offices to
the new building.
Located just off Kot-num Road west of the Early Childhood
Education Center, the building, through round, diagonally sec
tioned windows, offers a panoramic view of the community and ML
Jefferson. The intcriorfcatures, among other things, 24-foot ceilings
in each of the three "pods", 1 1 examination rooms, six dental bays,
a two-station emergency room and other amenities, including an
improved pharmacy, an optical department and roomy computer
work stations.
Stressed from the beginning of inception has been partnership.
The new facility strengthens the IMSTribal relationship, with each
entity working toward a common goal a healthier community.