Quality We demonstrate to our patients through communication, professionalism, compassion, and clinical knowledge our commitment to deliver the highest quality of care through the dedicated effort of every team member.
With the objective of providing high-quality health care services to Tribal members and the community of Tuolumne County, the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians opened the Tuolumne Health Center in 2005. The Health Center has since expanded and continues to grow to meet the needs of our community.
2003 Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center was incorporated 2004 Completed construction of our Medical Building in Tuolumne 2005 Began providing Primary Care services in Tuolumne 2006 Began providing Counseling and Behavioral Health services in Tuolumne 2006 Opened our Pharmacy in Tuolumne 2007 Completed expansion of our Counseling and Behavioral Health services in Tuolumne 2008 Opened our Primary Care Center in Sonora 2008 Opened our Dental Center in Sonora 2008 Completed expansion of our Pharmacy in Tuolumne 2009 Implemented our Electronic Health Record (EHR) 2012 Opened MEWU:YA, The Family Healing Place, providing Substance Abuse Recovery Services in Tuolumne 2014 Began providing Specialty Services in Sonora 2017 Opened Tribal Elders Center in Tuolumne 2017 Completed expansion of our Dental Center in Sonora 2021 Opened our Physical Therapy Center in Sonora 2021 Completed expansion of Behavioral Health services to Sonora
The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Tuolumne County, California. The Tuolumne Rancheria was purchased on October 26,1910 and established as out of two local reservations for landless Indians. The original acquisition consisted of 289.52 acres. Today there are over 1700 fee and trust land acres. There are approximately 200 residents living on the Rancheria and an additional 200 non- resident members of the tribe. They continue to fight assimilation and advocates cultural event participation, knowledge and utilization of traditional methodology, self-determination and Indian sovereignty.
The Me-Wuk culture is alive and still widely practiced. There are traditional events that have been created to keep the traditions alive. The annual Acorn Festival, attracts people from all area to celebrate local traditions.
Our health board is an integral part of improving and promoting the health and wellness of our patients. They oversee our financial, ethical and legal affairs to ensure the organization fulfills our mission and vision. This authority is subject to the provisions and limitations of the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law, the Articles of Incorporation and other applicable laws.
The Tuolumne Me-Wuk Health Center strives to improve the availability and experience for every patient we serve. Along with many Indian Health sites across the country, we are called to create Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). This is a health care delivery model that ensures each patient receives the best possible care: when they need it and in a manner they can understand. A team of providers meets the physical and mental needs of our patients and coordinates care across multiple settings, with special consideration of the individuals culture, values, and preferences. A PCMH works in partnership with patients and their families- each is an important member of the care team- so they are empowered to make healthy lifestyle choices.