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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
