Seattle, Wash.— Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) received 200 COVID-19 test kits from King County Public Health today, which will allow the organization to test patients who cannot or are unwilling to get tested elsewhere. The following statement from Esther Lucero, CEO of Seattle Indian Health Board, can be quoted in part of in full. “Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is doing … Continue reading Statement from Seattle Indian Health Board around COVID-19 testing capacity
There have been questions from the community asking if Seattle Indian Health Board is a COVID-19 testing site. We are not a high volume community testing site, but as a primary care clinic, like others in the areas, we have a very limited number of tests for our patients who are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and … Continue reading SIHB’s Limited COVID-19 Testing Capacity—and What to Do If You’re Experiencing Symptoms
Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is taking the necessary steps to prevent the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading. Due to recent recommendations by government officials, SIHB has decided to cancel or postpone some of our upcoming events and classes. As a health clinic, we are committed to minimizing the spread of the virus. We are also committed … Continue reading Cancelled/Postponed SIHB Classes and Events Due to COVID-19
Telehealth Services Many of our services are now available over the phone. Call us at (206) 324-9360 to get started and speak with our licensed medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance use disorder professionals. We encourage anyone experiencing symptoms to call prior to physically visiting a clinic. If you are experiencing symptoms (cough, fever, or other … Continue reading SIHB is taking steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Seattle Indian Health Board is asking additional questions to relatives (patients) to help identify those who may be at risk of exposure to 2019 Novel Coronavirus. There may be delays during check-in, so please arrive early if you have an appointment. If you are concerned you may have symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or … Continue reading While individual overall risk remains low, SIHB will increase surveillance for Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
A letter from Esther Lucero, CEO, Seattle Indian Health Board.
Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) recently came to an agreement to sell the Thunderbird Treatment Center facilities as we look to expand and improve our in-patient chemical dependency services.
For immediate release—October 3, 2019 Link for event details and program below SEATTLE —On Saturday, October 5, Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is hosting its 24th annual SpiritWalk event—a walk/run to raise money and awareness for Native health. The event will start and finish at Daybreak Star Cultural Center, and the course will take walkers … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Seattle Indian Health Board to honor missing and murdered indigenous women during annual walk/run event on October 5
Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) CEO, Esther Lucero, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Emily Ashbaugh, were interviewed by KUOW for a piece that ran on October 2, 2019 regarding the increase in opioid addiction treatment in Seattle. SIHB has an outpatient Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program that provides services to approximately 300 patients. SIHB also provides … Continue reading KUOW Artcle: Walk-in opioid treatment is about to be even more robust in downtown Seattle
Resolution could serve as model for cities across the nation
Starting August 9th, Seattle Indian Health Board will be renovating our dental clinic in order to better serve our patients. We’re excited about these changes and what it means for your care. Here are a few things to be aware of while we complete this work.
