Programs & Services
Offered at Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center
Dental Clinic
Our Dental Clinic offers more than dental cleanings and simple procedures to keep your teeth and mouth healthy and clean. We are a patient-centered dental home and we are dedicated to making your visit pleasant, so you can experience the benefits of healthy teeth for a lifetime.
Pharmacy
Our professional pharmacists and technicians are an important member of your Care Team. They provide you with important information about the medications you are prescribed and coordinate your care with your primary care provider and Behavioral Health Care provider to promote safe, quality patient care.
Medical Clinic
Our medical teams work together to provide you with the best possible treatment and outcomes in a comfortable, well-equipped setting. We provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive health care for your whole family. You are at the center of your provider-led Care Team.
Behavioral Health Department
GLIIHC's Behavioral Health Department staff provide social, behavioral, cultural, and spiritual services. Our behavioral health and social services’ mission is to meet the emotional and mental health needs of urban Indians and loved ones with respect and sensitivity to your culture.
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On August 20, Native students and their families are welcome to attend "Good Vibes and School Supplies", our annual back to school event! Students will receive backpacks filled with supplies. Families can connect with local resources, enjoy a free meal, have their face painted, get a fun balloon, have a frozen treat, and play yard games.
NEW this year: a limited number of backpacks will be available to Native students attending college in the fall! College resources will also be available.
*Pre-registration is required to receive a backpack. To register, stop by the Behavioral Health or Medical reception desks at GLIIHC.
FOR MORE DETAILS:
Katie Plautz
kplautz@gliihc.net
414-316-5058
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT COLLEGE BACKPACKS & RESOURCES:
Katy Bermke
414-316-5043
kbermke@gliihc.net
Each year, the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center provides new backpacks for nearly 300 Native school children filled with all the school supplies on their list. If you would like to help us with this mission, please feel free to donate. Your donation helps purchase backpacks and supplies for these students: us.givergy.com/2026GVSS/
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Due to the poor air quality, we have rescheduled Summer Family Movie Night to Friday, August 28. The health and safety of our community is our top priority, so we want to ensure that we can provide a safe and comfortable event for everyone.
The event details will remain the same - Location and time will be Humboldt Park, 5-9pm, movie starting at 6:30pm. FREE movie, meal, popcorn, snacks, beverages, raffles, and games!
We apologize for any inconvenience, but we look forward to watching GOAT with you when the weather is better!
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Today's Walking Club at Jackson Park is canceled due to poor air quality.
The health and safety of our participants is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone when Walking Club resumes on Thursday, July 30.
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The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center (GLIIHC) is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation means that GLIIHC has met compliance with nationally recognized standards for providing high-quality, safe patient care. AAAHC accreditation is our commitment to continually improve services and performance - in all areas of the organization. Nationally, we have joined a body of more than 5,000 accredited ambulatory health care organizations across the United States.
The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center is accredited as a Patient Centered Medical Home with Behavioral Health Integration Award by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assessing and reporting on the quality of health care organizations. NCQA’s mission is to improve the quality of health care.
The Gerald L Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. (GLIIHC) employs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and clinical decision support (CDS) into the delivery of healthcare services to help health care providers incorporate the best available evidence into clinical decision making to deliver safe and appropriate care).