Health Transportation Services - Tohono O'odham Nation
Non-emergency Medical Transport • Ajo, AZ • Since 1874 • 5 offices: Sells, San Simon, Ṣawkuḍ Ke:k, San Xavier, San Lucy locations
About
Summary: - The Tohono O’odham Nation is the sovereign government governing 11 districts across 2.8 million acres in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona, including Ajo area. It provides community programs in history, culture, governance, education, health, and social services. - For Health and Transportation services specifically in or serving Ajo, the Nation’s administration leads health-related programs and infrastructure support, with the Nation’s leadership and departments (e.g., Executive, Education, Medical) coordinating services for enrolled members, many living off-reservation. - Contact: 1-520-383-2028; Email: contactus@tonation-nsn.gov. Visit tonation-nsn.gov for programs, services, and department information. Note: The page highlights the Nation as a government agency with extensive services; specific Health Transportation Services for Ajo are not itemized on the provided extract, but likely fall under Health/Medical and Transportation/Operations within the Nation’s departments.
Clinic Type
Non-emergency Medical Transport
Address
Five HTS offices: Sells, San Simon, Ṣawkuḍ Ke:k (Sawkuḍ Ke:k), San Xavier, San Lucy
Phone
Office and dispatch numbers listed per office (see hours): Sells 520-383-6050; San Simon 520-362-7046; Ṣawkuḍ Kud 520-361-6101; San Xavier 520-889-3080; San Lucy 520-683-2853
tonelections@tonation-nsn.gov
Opening Hours
Sells Office (Area 1): Dispatch Hours 4:00 AM—9:00 PM; Saturday Hours 8:00 AM—5:00 PM; San Simon Office (Area 2): Office Hours 8:00 AM—5:00 PM; Ṣawkuḍ Kud Office (Area 3): Office Hours 8:00 AM—5:00 PM; San Xavier Office (Area 4): Office Hours 8:00 AM—5:00 PM; San Lucy Office (Area 5): Office Hours 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is the goal of Health Transportation Services?
To provide safe, efficient and culture sensitive non-emergency medical transportation for all members of the Tohono O’odham Nation in a timely manner.
Who do HTS services serve?
Non-emergency transportation services to medical/health appointments and dialysis treatment, including tribal members residing on the reservation including in Mexico, regardless of insurance coverage.
Are there restrictions on who can use HTS?
Services are limited to members that reside outside the boundaries of the Nation due to availability of vans and drivers.
How many HTS offices are there and where are they located?
Five offices located in Sells, San Simon, Ṣawkuḍ Ke:k, San Xavier and San Lucy.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- vimarsana.com: 50% positive/negative (inconclusive poll)
Patients praise
- Mission to provide culturally sensitive non-emergency medical transportation
- Focus on accessible, respectful, and community-centered care
- Commitment to integrating traditional beliefs and values with modern healthcare
Common complaints
- Whistleblower reports regarding unsafe patient transportation practices in radiology
- Documented management retaliation against staff reporting misconduct and safety concerns
- Allegations of inappropriate behavior by staff toward patients
"The complainant raised concerns to management officials at TONHC that... patients were being transported to the radiology department in an unsafe manner."
— U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector GeneralSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Resources - Tohono O'odham Nation — May 10, 2026
- Emergency Financial Relief - Check Cashing Information — Nov 21, 2025
- Blowing Dust/Flash Flood Warning - Sells - Tohono O'odham Nation — Aug 25, 2025
- Ajo Station | U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Jan 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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