Update on Soo Tribe Health Clinic

NEWS RELEASE

SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

************************* Tribal Health Clinic reopens

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI - The Sault Tribe Health Division has announced the Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Health Clinic, which was closed temporarily since November 2, is now open.

All medical services with the exception of the radiology department are now in operation.

The radiology department is still finalizing some minor repairs which should be completed in the very near future.

According to Medical Director Dr. Scott Aldridge: “As a result of the November 2 Sault Tribe Health Center closure directive, the Sault Tribe medical emergency response procedures were prioritized for the health and safety of the general public, team members, and construction personnel.

"Commendations go to the health care staff who went beyond their usual duties to work with management’s task force initiatives and incident command assignments. All actions were to strategically maintain medical continuity and confidentiality.”

“The professionalism, teamwork, and support by essential departments within the Sault Tribe contributed to our ability to accomplish the emergency response plan. The housing division graciously provided office space for the incident command field clinic and the management of information systems department provided essential communication and computer transfers. Throughout the health care delivery challenge, the health division appreciated the board of director’s support and the patients, tribal members, and public respect for the enormous task completed,” added Dr. Aldridge.

For more information please call the Sault Tribe Health Clinic at (906) 632-5200.