Goals and Objectives

SDUIH was initially founded to provide health care to those American Indian families residing off the reservation. Those American Indians, by relocating to the urban areas have lost access to free health care provided by Indian Health Service (IHS) on the reservations. The mission has been extended over the years to include the economically and socially disadvantaged people in the communities where our clinics are located.

Health care is important to maintain family unity. At SDUIH, our goal is to provide quality health care to those families and individuals living in the communities where our clinics are located. Aberdeen , Pierre and Sioux Falls are the only locations with medical staff available to provide medical attention.

It is important to remember that SDUIH is NOT an IHS facility, although some services may be provided at no cost.