Hopi Wellness Center/Hopi Veterans Memorial Center

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Constructed in 2005, the Hopi Wellness Center is a community-based program that has been operating since 1998. The Hopi Wellness Center strives to improve the lives of Hopi community members using multi-faceted approach outside of the conventional healthcare setting. The Hopi Wellness Center team provides diabetes-related education through the development of effective and engaging programs that provide culturally tailored education, peer support to learn from one another, and increase the understanding and motivation for lifestyle changes, provide guidance to improve behavioral changes and the quality of life to effectively self-manage and/or prevent diabetes and its complications.

The Hopi Wellness Center offers facility rentals for the Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center and the Hopi Wellness Center Conference room. The center also has four(4) sub-programs:

  • Hopi Special Diabetes Program
  • Hopi Fitness Center
  • Kids Korner
  • Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center

MISSION
The Hopi Wellness Center is a team of professionals offering services in promoting healthy lifestyles through Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.

VISION
We are committed by providing guidance and support, through collaboration, to improve and strengthen the health and wellness of the Hopi/Tewa community.

PHILOSOPHY
In order to sustain our Mission and Vision, it is our strong belief and commitment that we will support one another through collaboration, coordination and communication at all levels with respect to one another.

Administration
The Hopi Wellness Center Administration staff assist with facility rentals, property management and provides information to the public regarding program events and activities.

Staff
Elvia Sanchez – Hopi Wellness Center & Hopi Veterans Memorial Center Manager
Amelia Onsae – Office Manager (928)734-3443
Kellie Koiyaquaptewa – Secretary II (928)734-3432


Hopi Special Diabetes Program

The Hopi Special Diabetes Program provides diabetes-related education through effective interventions that strengthen the understanding of diabetes, the importance of implementing behavioral changes, and the quality of life to effectively prevent Type 2 diabetes and its complications, and/or effectively self-manage for those with diabetes.

Staff
Sandra Ovah – Diabetes Program Coordinator
Sharon Mariano – Diabetes Prevention Educator


Hopi Fitness Center

The Hopi Fitness Center is available Monday-Friday for participants to come in on their own time to workout using the available fitness equipment or participate in a group fitness class that is offered within the week, during the noon and evening hours. The group fitness classes are provided to participants at a beginner, intermediate, and advance levels.

Hours of Operation
Winter: October – March
Monday – Thursday: 7:00AM – 7:00PM
Friday: 7:00AM – 2:00PM

Summer: April – September
Monday – Thursday: 6:00AM – 7:00PM
Friday: 6:00AM – 2:00PM

Staff
Front Desk: (928)734-3432
Andrea Siow – Physical Fitness Coordinator
Jamie Nauywaima – Physical Fitness Trainer
Pam Ovah – Physical Fitness Specialist

Hopi Fitness Center Forms:
Hopi Fitness Center Policies
Hopi Fitness Center Registration Form
*Registration and Orientation must be completed before utilizing services.


Kids Korner

Kids Korner services are available for children 3-7 years old.

PHILOSOPHY
Kids Korner is a fun, loving atmosphere where you can leave your child(ren) while you participate in wellness activities. Parents are valuable tools to their children’s source of learning from the moment they are born and throughout their lives. 

GOALS
The goal of Kids Korner is to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment that promotes self-expression, exploration, and encouragement. Kids Korner provides child care services to users of the Hopi Fitness Center. Services are provided at no cost in hopes of encouraging more people to utilize the Fitness Center.

Hours of Operation
Winter: October – March
Monday – Thursday: 7:00AM – 7:00PM
Friday: 7:00AM – 2:00PM

Summer: April – September
Monday – Thursday: 6:00AM – 7:00PM
Friday: 6:00AM – 2:00PM

Staff
Office: (928)734-3438
Bernadette Crook – Childcare Provider

Kids Korner Forms:
Kids Korner Policy & Procedures
Kids Korner Registration Form


Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center

The Hopi Veteran’s Memorial Center (HVMC), was built within a 10-acre fenced site, and is a facility under the sustainability of the Hopi Wellness Center (HWC) located in Kykotsmovi, AZ off Highway 264. The HVMC was build for the purpose of providing social, cultural, recreation and educational activities for the Hopi Community, along with affirming the need to hold large conferences, events, summits, forums and/or meetings.

Staff
Kellen Lomayestewa – Facility Maintenance Technician
Ivern Beatty – Facility Maintenance Technician


Rental of Facilities Information

Facilities should be reserved 4-5 weeks prior to the scheduled event. 
To make reservations, or if you have questions, please contact the Hopi Wellness Center at (928)734-3432

Payments accepted: Check, Money Order, Cash, Debit/Credit Card*
*Debit/Credit Cardpayments must be made with the Treasurer’s Office

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