Haak'u Health Center

06/04/2026

We are proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of two dedicated team members:

Ms. Raylene Salvador, MA, on earning her Associate Degree in Psychology
Ms. Tammy Martinez, RN, on earning her Master of Science in Nursing

Their commitment to lifelong learning, professional growth, and excellence in patient care reflects the values we strive to uphold every day at Haak’u Health Center.

Please join us in congratulating Raylene and Tammy on these remarkable accomplishments. We are proud to have them as part of our team and look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make in our community.

06/01/2026

Native American Tuition Scholarship Program being offered by the State of New Mexico’s Higher Education Department.

The scholarship will provide tribal residents of New Mexico the opportunity to attend public colleges and universities in Arizona and Colorado, as well as Texas Tech University. The scholarship application is due July 1st which the scholarship awards will be available for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year.

To qualify, applicants must be New Mexico residents, demonstrate tribal affiliation and be enrolled in an eligible bordering-state public postsecondary institution as listed on the NMHED website (https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/scholarships/new-mexico-native-american-tuition-scholarship). You will also find the eligible institutions and application link on the website. Priority will be given to New Mexico high school graduates.

If anyone has questions or need assistance, they can contact the Education Department at (505) 552-6077 and speak to Nissa Aragon (ext. 5553) or myself (ext. 5170).

06/01/2026

Haak’u Community Academy Free Summer Food Service Program.

05/29/2026

Reminder, starting Monday, June 1st.

05/28/2026

A big congratulations to all of our Haak’u Health staff who participated in the Acoma Sky City Jamboree last Saturday!

We are proud of our team for representing Haak’u Health and embracing wellness, community, and healthy living. Thank you to Haak’u Health for providing this opportunity for staff to participate and prioritize their health and well-being.

A special thank you to and for hosting a fantastic event and bringing our community together.

We appreciate everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, and cheered participants on throughout the day. We look forward to seeing even more of our staff and community members participate next year!

05/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Johannah Yazzie to the team at Haak’u Health Center!

We are excited to have Johannah join and look forward to the knowledge, dedication, and positive energy she brings.

Johannah Yazzie is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) with eight years of General Pediatric experience. Johannah was born and raised in the Four Corners area and is a member of the Navajo Nation. Johannah received her Bachelor’s of Nursing in 2008 and Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in Pediatrics in 2017 from the University of New Mexico. In her nursing experience, Johannah has worked in various specialties including Intermediate Care Nursery/NICU, Pediatric ER, General Pediatric Unit, and various out-patient clinics. As a CPNP, she began her career working with children on the Navajo Nation reservation in Chinle, Arizona. She has also served the native populations at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center and Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation. Johannah also works as an as needed CPNP at Presbyterian’s Pediatric Urgent Care. She enjoys working and giving back to the pediatric population she serves.

Johannah enjoys spending time fishing along the San Juan River, hiking, reading, spending time with family, and cheering for her favorite NFL team the Pittsburgh Steelers.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Upcoming mammogram dates. Contact Zandra Tenorio, 505-552-5358 to schedule

05/20/2026

Haak’u Health Center will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th, 2026. We will resume normal healthcare center hours on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.