Mission
To enhance and promote the quality of life, integrity, and empowerment of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation by planning, developing, and providing healthcare services consistent with the Oyate's spiritual, behavioral, physical, and cultural values.
Location: Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health Care Center, 100 Lake Traverse Drive, Room #F17, Sisseton, SD 57262
Phone: 605.742.3697
Fax: 605.698.3697
Service Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday
Mailing Address: PO Box 509, Agency Village, SD 57262
Program Manager - Sara DeCoteau - Sara.Decoteau@ihs.gov
Health Project Manager/Data Specialist - Joshua Max - Joshua.Max@ihs.gov
Service Area: Lake Traverse Reservation
Program Summary and Responsibilities
- Coordinate SWO’s Indian Health Service Comprehensive Health Care Services Contract (the IHS Master Contract, also known as Indian Self-Determination and Educational Assistance Act or “638” contract).
- Implement health initiatives and grants.
- Participate in inter-agency coordination activities.
- Plan and develop services that will improve health status, quality, and access to care (primarily implementation of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Health Plan).