April 10, 2026 – Indigenous Healthcare Advancements (IHA) is proud to announce the launch of WayFinder, a free, publicly accessible healthcare facility search tool built specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. WayFinder is available now at wayfinder.indigenous.health, with no login or subscription required.
Why We Built This
Finding healthcare in Indian Country has never been simple. IHS direct-service facilities, Tribal 638 programs, urban Indian health centers, and Federally Qualified Health Centers serving Native communities are scattered across disconnected directories, outdated websites, and databases that were never designed with community members in mind.
A grandmother looking for a dentist near her reservation, a young parent trying to understand PRC eligibility, a veteran searching for behavioral health services — none of them should have to navigate five different federal websites to find the care they need.
We built WayFinder to change that.
What WayFinder Delivers
WayFinder brings together every major source of Indian health facility data into a single, mobile-friendly search that any community member can use. Key features include:
One Search, All Programs
IHS direct-service, Tribal 638, urban Indian health centers, and FQHCs serving Native communities — all searchable from one place for the first time
Service-Specific Search
Search by the care you need: primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, substance abuse, prenatal, telehealth, traditional healing, and emergency services
PRC/PRCDA Boundary Mapping
The first public tool to display Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area boundaries on an interactive map, helping community members understand their referral eligibility
Eligibility Guidance
A step-by-step guide to help community members determine whether they may qualify for IHS and Tribal health services
Telehealth Directory
A dedicated view of facilities offering phone and video visits, critical for rural communities where the nearest clinic may be hours away
IHS Area Explorer
Browse all 12 IHS Areas with facility counts and population served, making it easy to explore healthcare infrastructure across Indian Country
Health Equity Context
Each facility profile connects to area-level health disparity data from the IHA Health Equity Dashboard, linking individual care access to the bigger picture of community health
Every feature was designed with Native community members in mind — plain language, no jargon, and a reading level accessible to everyone.
Built for Community, Not Bureaucracy
WayFinder was designed with one principle in mind: finding healthcare should not require navigating bureaucracy. Community members deserve a tool that speaks their language, respects their time, and puts the information they need front and center.
By making this tool free and publicly available, IHA is reinforcing our belief that access to healthcare information is a prerequisite for health equity. No paywall. No login. Just the information your community needs to find care.
How to Use It
Visit wayfinder.indigenous.health from any device. Search by service type, city, zip code, or reservation name. Filter by facility type and travel distance. View facility details, contact information, and health equity data for the surrounding area.
WayFinder is designed to be used by community members, community health representatives, patient navigators, and anyone helping connect Native people to care. If this tool is useful to your community, we encourage you to share it with your tribal health director, clinic staff, or community health team.
About Indigenous Healthcare Advancements
Indigenous Healthcare Advancements (IHA) supports Tribes in delivering innovative and trusted care in their communities. With more than two decades of experience developing relationships with Tribal leaders and healthcare experts, managing healthcare systems, and connecting traditional medicine with current healthcare practices, IHA provides comprehensive services across Research + Analysis, Strategy + Planning, Facilities + Construction, Funding + Operations, Health + Cultural Programs, and People + Staffing. We honor and fully support Tribal self-determination and self-governance.
Learn more at www.indigenous.health.
For More Information, Contact:
Indigenous Healthcare Advancements
Website: www.indigenous.health
Email: jreeves@indigenous.health
Phone: 808-214-7269