Despite the weather conditions, Seattle Indian Health Board’s clinic will be open during regular operating hours on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 10:00 a..m. – 7:00 p.m. See the hours of operations for all services.
SIHB Clinic closed on Monday, Feb. 11 because of snow conditions
Due to the inclement weather, our clinic will be closed on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe and warm. Stay tuned for any further updates.
SIHB clinic will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday due to snow forecast
Due to the upcoming snow forecast, the SIHB clinic will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8. The forecast is also calling for more snow on Monday and Tuesday, so stay tuned for any updates on our hours next week. Stay safe and warm.
SIHB clinic will close at 4:00 p.m. on Monday due to snow conditions
Due to inclement weather, our clinic will be open from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 4. We will continue to update people with changes to our operating hours on this page and on Facebook. We apologize for any inconvenience. Be safe and stay warm.
Statement from SIHB CEO regarding three-week re-opening of government
The re-opening of the federal government for three weeks is better than a shutdown, but it does not provide us with any certainty that the health for American Indians and Alaska Natives is secure. President Trump, himself, made it clear that he would not agree to a compromise deal to permanently re-open the government unless … Continue reading Statement from SIHB CEO regarding three-week re-opening of government
Seattle Indian Health Board could shutter weekend clinic, cut treatment beds in half if shutdown continues
Unless the government reopens, the Seattle Indian Health Board will have to cut services starting this week, according to the organization. Read the article from KUOW.
Shutdown puts strain on hundreds of Native American tribes
Fallout from the federal government shutdown is hurting Native Americans as dwindling funds hamper access to health care and other services. The pain is especially deep in tribal communities with high rates of poverty and unemployment, where one person often supports an extended family. Read the article from Yahoo News.
Government Shutdown’s Effect on Seattle and Seattle Indian Health Board
“American Indian people gave up land and we were promised these benefits,” Lucero said. “These benefits come from treaty rights. To me this is beyond an appropriations misstep. This is a breach of treaty.” Read the article from The Seattle Times.
Seattle will spend $75M on affordable housing over the next year
Seattle Indian Health Board’s partner, Chief Seattle Club, will receive several million dollars to help build 75 studio apartments in Pioneer Square for homeless and low-income individuals, with a focus on serving Native American people. The apartments will be located next to Chief Seattle Club’s headquarters, which will include a Seattle Indian Health Board-operated clinic. … Continue reading Seattle will spend $75M on affordable housing over the next year
New report highlights flaws in police data on missing, murdered indigenous women and girls
Seattle Indian Health Board’s research division, Urban Indian Health Institute, released a report that identified 506 cases in cities across the country of missing or murdered Native American women and girls. Seattle had the most cases. Read the article from The Seattle Times.