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Ak-Chin Indian Community Secures Historic IHS Joint Venture For New Health Facility
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Ak-Chin Indian Community Secures Historic IHS Joint Venture For New Health Facility

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026Post read time 1 min read

The Ak-Chin Indian Community has been selected as the only Arizona recipient for the 2025 Indian Health Service Joint Venture Construction Program. This historic partnership will replace an aging 2,000-square-foot clinic with a new facility on 14 acres, funded…

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Reshaping Rural Medicine Through Telehealth Cultural Competence
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Reshaping Rural Medicine Through Telehealth Cultural Competence

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026Post read time 2 min read

Ellsworth leads the way in delivering culturally competent telehealth services across Indian Country. By prioritizing Indigenous cultural awareness and utilizing IHS-supported technologies, this Native owned small business reduces health disparities for Our Relatives through proactive, virtual healthcare solutions.

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Legislative Progress for Enhanced Tribal Healthcare Staffing
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Legislative Progress for Enhanced Tribal Healthcare Staffing

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Post read time 1 min read

Ellsworth leads the way in Native American medical staffing by supporting legislative acts S.3130 and H.R.8942 sponsored by Representative Harriet M. Hageman and Senators Barrasso and Thune. We prioritize mandatory cultural competency training and provider accountability to enhance healthcare…

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How Ellsworth is Ready to Support the 2026 IHS Hiring Initiative
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How Ellsworth is Ready to Support the 2026 IHS Hiring Initiative

February 3, 2026March 17, 2026Post read time 2 min read

As the Indian Health Service launches its largest hiring initiative in history, Ellsworth stands ready to support the mission with proven, Native-led solutions. With 11 new purchase orders and 35 successful placements in 2025 alone, we are actively closing…

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Trends Fade, Values Endure: Ellsworth’s Long-Term Vision
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Trends Fade, Values Endure: Ellsworth’s Long-Term Vision

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025Post read time 2 min read

Ellsworth, a Native American-owned staffing company, is redefining Indigenous entrepreneurship by prioritizing cultural competency, sustainability, and long-term community impact. Learn how our CEO’s vision—rooted in Navajo values and a commitment to serving relatives—sets Ellsworth apart from fleeting trends…

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Health Awareness Observances in September 2025: A Focus on Our Communities
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Health Awareness Observances in September 2025: A Focus on Our Communities

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025Post read time 2 min read

September is a month of significant health observances, offering a chance for us to reflect on critical issues and the dedicated professionals who address them. For us, these themes resonate deeply with our mission to support the health and…

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Ellsworth LLC Is Proving That Native-Led Contracting Can Move Faster — and Deliver More
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Ellsworth LLC Is Proving That Native-Led Contracting Can Move Faster — and Deliver More

August 13, 2025April 19, 2026Post read time 2 min read

Ellsworth is now eyeing a place on the GSA schedule and expanding into new service areas — a path Woestehoff believes will redefine what Native-led entrepreneurship can achieve in the federal space.

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Cultural Connection Meets Clinical Excellence: Ellsworth LLC’s Rise in Indigenous Healthcare Staffing
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Cultural Connection Meets Clinical Excellence: Ellsworth LLC’s Rise in Indigenous Healthcare Staffing

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Post read time 2 min read

Native-owned Ellsworth LLC secures new IHS contracts worth $6.6 million in 2025, cementing its role as the premier Indigenous healthcare staffing partner for culturally aware, temporary help services across Indian Country.

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Ellsworth Leads the Way: Trends in Medical Staffing for Indian Health Service (IHS) in 2025
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Ellsworth Leads the Way: Trends in Medical Staffing for Indian Health Service (IHS) in 2025

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Post read time 3 min read

Rising Demand in Healthcare Staffing At Ellsworth LLC, we’re proud to stand as one of the top 10 fastest-growing contracting companies serving the Indian Health Service (IHS) (IHS), achieving over $5 million in federal awards through HigherGov and FPDS.…

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America’s Health Care Workforce: The Urgent Need for Strategic Staffing in Underserved Communities
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America’s Health Care Workforce: The Urgent Need for Strategic Staffing in Underserved Communities

July 9, 2025July 12, 2025Post read time 3 min read

By 2037, the U.S. will face a shortage of 187,130 physicians and 302,440 LPNs. Over 122 million Americans already live in mental health shortage areas. Ellsworth LLC, a Native-owned staffing company, fills critical gaps in tribal and rural health…

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STAFFING SERVICES
Partner with Ellsworth: Trusted Native-Owned Medical Staffing for Indian Health Service Hospitals
Fast, Reliable, Culturally Competent Healthcare Staffing for Contracting Officers Serving Tribal and IHS Facilities Nationwide

2. MSP SERVICES
Bridging the Gap: The Ellsworth Mission to Bring Culturally Competent Care to Over 600 Facilities
Bottomline is that Ellsworth needs to 43x our output. We can, and must, do that in 2026.

3. FOUNDER'S STORY
Ellsworth Is Proving That Native-Led Contracting Can Move Faster — and Deliver More
Michael Woestehoff, a Navajo citizen born in Tuba City and raised in Ganado, Arizona, founded Ellsworth LLC to create a direct and effective link between federal agencies and Native communities.

4. ANNOUCEMENTS
HHS Secretary Kennedy outlines Historic Hiring and Infrastructure Plans at IHS 70th Anniversary Summit
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the Indian Health Service (IHS) convened its 70th Anniversary Tribal Summit, marking seven decades of federal trust responsibility.

5. SERVICES
FPDS is Gone — Here’s How to Find Your Federal Contract Awards on SAM.gov
A Practical Guide for Native-Owned Small Businesses and Federal Health Contractors | Updated February 2026

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Ellsworth is a registered LLC and 100% Navajo-owned Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) certified under ISBEE (HHSAR 326.601). We provide culturally competent medical staffing — travel nurses, locum tenens, and allied health professionals — to Indian Health Service hospitals and tribal health programs nationwide. CAGE: 7KBC3 | UEI: E84NXMLHLMS5 | NAICS: 561320, 621111.

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Ellsworth provides culturally competent medical staffing for IHS facilities and tribal health programs nationwide — including travel nursing, locum tenens, allied health, and behavioral health placement. We serve 50+ IHS hospitals across all 12 Area Offices, with placement in as few as 7–21 business days.

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