About Us

Great team work

Our strength lies in collaboration. Our diverse staff works seamlessly together, combining expertise and compassion to provide exceptional care. We believe in open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to our community's health. When you visit us, you benefit from the collective dedication of our entire team.

Our vision

We envision a thriving urban Indian community empowered with holistic health knowledge and cultural strength. Our goal is to create a future where every individual we serve can confidently navigate their wellness journey, integrating traditional wisdom with modern healthcare.

Our Mission

Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center (BUIHWC) fosters an environment of cultural competency, respecting the values of both team members and clients. Guided by our commitment to collaborative care strategies, we strive to provide the knowledge, experiences, and community access that will empower clients to take steps towards healing.

The Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center (BUIHWC) is a caring, culturally-sensitive healthcare provider dedicated to the urban Indian community. We offer comprehensive services including primary care, chemical dependency treatment, and behavioral health support. Our approach combines traditional wisdom with modern medicine, addressing the needs of body, mind, and spirit.

At BUIHWC, you’re not just a patient – you’re part of a supportive community. Our welcoming environment and dedicated team ensure you feel respected, understood, and empowered in your health journey. Experience the BUIHWC difference, where we work together to build a healthier, stronger community.

Leonard Smith

Chief Executive Officer - Assiniboine Sioux Tribe

Meet Our

Administrative Staff

Leonard Smith

Chief Executive Officer
Assiniboine Sioux

Kenny Smoker

Center Director

Chris O’Brien

Operations Administrator

Jessica BigBull

Accounting Supervisor Piikani Nation, Blackfoot Confederacy

Maddison Wilhite

Marketing & Communications

Clayton Tallwhiteman

Clinical Application Coordinator

Trista Stewart

Lead-Patient Accounts Specialist
Northern Cheyenne/Laguna Pueblo/ Apsaalooke (Crow Tribe)

Craig Doney

Peer Support/Transit Coordinator
Apsaalooke (Crow Tribe)

Misty Blue Mesteth

Transit Coordinator
Blackfeet / Assiniboine Dakota / Oglala Lakota

Medical Staff

Lisa Murray

Physician Assistant - C

Bernie Nyberg

Nurse Practicioner

Becca Hanson

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Kim Brown

Registered Nurse
Ft. Peck Tribes enrolled Sioux

Kelly Bullshows

Medical Assistant
White Mountain Apache Tribe

Behavioral Health Staff

Walter Shore

MS, MAC, LAC
Licensed Addictions Counselor
Supervisor

Kari L. Zubach

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Amskapi Piikani (Blackfeet Tribe)

Geroge Reed

Licensed Addictions Counselor
Apsaalooke (Crow Tribe)

Dominic Old Elk

Licensed Addictions Counselor
Apsaalooke (Crow Tribe)

Pam Brecht

Licensed Addictions Counselor

Craig Doney

Peer Support/Transit Coordinator
Apsaalooke (Crow Tribe)

Kyle Sprang

Patient Access Specialist
Northern Cheyenne Tribe

Outreach Staff

Bradee Hawley

BNC Program Manager
Gros Ventre of Fort Belknap

Moni Turnsplenty

Community Outreach Health Coordinator
Apsaalooke (Crow Tribe)

Molly Ouellette​

Community Prevention Coordinator
Little Shell Tribe

Makayla Surrell

Native American Empowerment Project Coordinator
Chippewa Cree/Oglala Sioux/ Apsaalooke (Crow Tribe)

Kyle Sprang

Patient Access Specialist
Northern Cheyenne Tribe

Darrell LaMere

Special Projects Coordinator
Northern Cheyenne Tribe
Winnebago Tribe, US Marine Corp. Veteran

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