Every time I go to Sam’s Club I see a large customer base from the Navajo Nation. Was curious if that is a benefit they received.
The medical facility will be 121,465 square feet (11,284.46 square meters) and it will house 35 departments, an EMS post, a helipad, and a living unit with an occupancy of up to 82 people.
There are between 173,000 and 200,000 people living on the Navajo Nation. There are currently 12 major medical facilities with proper equipment to treat emergencies and life-threatening illnesses, and at least 5 paramedics units, on the Navajo Nation.
This new medical facility will not only benefit the community of Nahodeeshgiizh Ch'íníli (Pueblo Pintado), it will benefit surrounding communities, as well. This medical facility will especially be beneficial to families in the area who have no access to transpprtation, and who are living in homes that have no electricity and/or running water.
According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), over 35% of the population on the Navajo Nation (60,550 to 70,000 people) lives in poverty. More than 45% of those in poverty (27,248 to 31,500 people) are under 18 years old. More than 30% (18,165 to 21,000 people) are over the age of 60 years old. Poverty among Navajo people under the age of 18 years old rose 1% from 2020 to 2024.
Source: HFG Architecture
https://hfgarchitecture.com/project/ihs-pueblo-pintado-health-center/
Hello everyone!
I’m trying to figure out the meaning of 2 coyotes running towards the east direction. I’m always so conscious/worried about taboos, so I want to make sure I did the right thing by letting vehicles pass me before continuing my path.
Thank you so much!