Suquamish Tribe Healing House medical clinic will begin offering primary care to tribal members and their families starting March 6, with an official grand opening ceremony scheduled for March 17, the day before General Council begins.

“We are super excited to begin offering primary care at Healing House and get things started in a good way,” said Healing House Medical Director Dr. Kristine Ewing. “We hope by scheduling our grand opening right before General Council that more tribal citizens will be able to attend and see that for themselves.”

The event will begin at 1pm with prayer and blessings, traditional song and dance, along with remarks from tribal leaders and introductions of
Healing House staff.

Suquamish Language Program Manager Lena Maloney will explain the significance of the Lushootseed word for Healing House, həliʔilalʔtxʷ.

Local dignitaries have also been invited to help celebrate the opening of the long-awaited clinic with the tribal community. An open house will follow the ceremony with light refreshments until 3:30pm.

More than 50 people have already signed up to start receiving their primary care at Healing House. For now, only Suquamish tribal members
and their families are eligible, but over time and as capacity allows, the tribe hopes to open up care to the members of other tribes, government staff, and enterprise employees.

In addition to primary care, the tribe’s Community Health team and WIC program are also located at Healing House.