Seattle Indian Health Board provides care and services to pregnant, postpartum, and chestfeeding relatives and their children. We share our knowledge and provide culturally attuned support to parents and caregivers as they begin their journeys raising the next generation of healthy children.
Services
WIC
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a public health nutrition program for income-eligible women who are pregnant or post-partum, infants, and children up to age five. WIC provides nutrition and lactation support, nutritious foods, and referrals for health and social services. The WIC program at SIHB also provides IBCLC (lactation support) services.
Income eligibility
Families are eligible for WIC if their household income is less than 185% of the federal poverty level, comparable to Medicaid’s income guidelines.
Breast pumps
We offer free breast pumps to WIC clients to support their breastfeeding efforts post-delivery. A variety of manual and electric pumps are provided, along with instruction, after WIC staff have assessed their needs.
Perinatal Services
We provide individual case management including access to Medicaid, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and childcare as well as referrals to prenatal care, housing, baby items, classes, and other social services.
New and Expecting Parent Lunch
We offer a healthy, home cooked meal for perinatal clients and their support people every Wednesday from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday Pediatric Clinic and Family Saturday
Our pediatric medical and dental services are available on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, with appointments available from 8am – 5pm for kids ages 0-17 years old. Family Saturday, the 3rd Saturday of the month provides additional activities with our Traditional Indian Medicine team, Nutrition Team, Family Services team, and Public Health Services team providing free activities for families of all ages to engage in from 10am – 2pm.
Hours of Operation
Family Services
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
*Pediatric Medical and Dental services are available on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am –5pm
Schedule an Appointment
Call (206) 324–9360 x2644 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Staff
Madelynn Giola, MPH
Family Services Director
Heather Graham, NDTR, IBCLC
WIC Program Manager
Wauhayla Kanuho, CHW
Perinatal Care Coordinator
Akeela Olebar-Dowers
Family Services Coordinator
Healthcare Informed by Indigenous Knowledge
Through our knowledge of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures, policy, and health, Seattle Indian Health Board combines the expertise of its staff to advocate for Native communities and provide holistic care for its patients.