On June 8, 2019, Seattle Indian Health Board hosted the Indigenous People Festival as part of Seattle Center’s Festál series. The Festival featured a mix of traditional and contemporary performances at Seattle Center’s Armory Building and Mural Amphitheater stage. Vendors were set up all around the Armory Building selling their jewelry, artwork, and other goods. … Continue reading Indigenous People Festival 2019: Celebrating traditional and contemporary Native cultures
Seattle Indian Health Board honored Lynette Roberts and Alison Rath at a blanket ceremony after graduating from University of Washington’s Master of Social Service (MSW) program and completing their internship at Seattle Indian Health Board.
Measles is a serious, potentially fatal infection that can lead to lifelong effects on your health. There are confirmed measles cases in King County. Those most at risk are the very young, the immunocompromised, and those who are inadequately vaccinated. The Seattle Indian Health Board strongly urges everyone in the community to note possible exposures, … Continue reading Measles Outbreak: Be safe, schedule an appointment right away
Seattle, Wash.—Savanna’s Act was introduced into the 116th United States Congress yesterday. This legislation seeks to improve the tracking of data for missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives by the Department of Justice (DOJ), standardize law enforcement and justice protocols regarding missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, improve consultation with tribes, … Continue reading Savanna’s Act dismisses Indians living in urban areas
Bill creates stronger collaboration between Tribes, urban Indian health organizations, and state Olympia, Wash.—A bill that will change the way healthcare funds are invested in tribal and urban Indian health organizations was signed by Governor Jay Inslee Tuesday, May 7. The Washington Indian Health Improvement Act (SB. 5415) will help the state of Washington, Tribes, … Continue reading Governor Inslee signs Washington Indian Health Improvement Act
For immediate release—May 3, 2019 Seattle, Wash.—According to preliminary data from King County’s 2019 annual Point In Time (PIT) Count, 1,161, or ten percent, of the total homeless population is American Indian or Alaska Native. The 2019 data show an increase from 2018 where American Indian and Alaska Native people were reported to represent only … Continue reading American Indians, Alaska Natives represent ten percent of homeless population in King County, but only one percent of total population
We’re on our way to an indigenous healthcare system in Washington State after passage of the Washington Indian Health Improvement Act. Along with the American Indian Health Commission and Healthcare Authority of Washington, Seattle Indian Health Board was instrumental in getting the Washington Indian Health Improvement Act drafted and sponsored. The passage of this bill … Continue reading PASSED: Washington Indian Health Improvement Act (HB 5415)
Seattle Indian Health Board recently hosted the first of four seasonal feasts in 2019. We began hosting seasonal feasts last year, inviting patients and community members to enjoy each other’s company, share indigenous foods, and recognize the importance of traditional foods to Native people’s health. Celebrating the spring season, guests were served traditional teas and … Continue reading Seasonal Feast: Celebrating traditional foods and its benefits to Native health
Seattle Indian Health Board hosted two trainings in March where 19 family medicine physicians from local community health clinics were trained in the use of ear acupuncture using the “NADA protocol.”
Our new Behavioral Health Director, Dr. Billie Kipp, contributed to a Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) issued by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) to improve access by Native people to treatment for substance use disorders.
