Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians · MEDICAL
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) Primary and Specialty Care
Comprehensive outpatient primary care through two integrated care teams (Eagle Clinic and Seven Clans Clinic). Services include primary care, women’s health, pediatrics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory, radiology (X-ray/CT/MRI/mammography), nutrition, respiratory therapy, and an on-site optical shop. Immediate care walk-in clinic at 75 Paint Town Rd (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm, 828-554-5550). Satellite clinics in Marble, NC (Cherokee County) and Robbinsville, NC (Snowbird/Graham County).
Who's eligible
IHS-Eligible
Enrolled EBCI members receive full access to all services. Federally recognized tribal members who reside on EBCI trust land or have documented social/economic ties to EBCI and live within the 5-county service area (Jackson, Swain, Cherokee, Graham, Haywood counties, NC) also qualify for direct care services. Emergency Department open to all regardless of race or ability to pay (EMTALA).
Where it's offered
Reservation
Qualla Boundary: Jackson, Swain, Cherokee, and Graham counties, NC. Satellite clinics at Marble (2313 Tomotla Rd) and Robbinsville/Snowbird (60 Snowbird School Rd).
Location:
1 Hospital Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
How to apply
Call 828-497-9163 to establish care or schedule an appointment. Walk-ins accepted at the Immediate Care Clinic (75 Paint Town Rd, Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm, 828-554-5550). Bring CDIB card and tribal enrollment documentation on first visit.
Phone Walk-In In-Person
Contact
Phone: 828-497-9163
Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-16.