Do your part for Indian Country this World Day of Social Justice by looking into some of our work in the section below. Indigenizing Public Health: We understand health as a balance between physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual parts of ourselves. See more about how we’re integrating traditional health into our organization and services here: … Continue reading 2024 World Day of Social Justice
Some people trust their gut when making big decisions; others call it listening to their intuition. Sabrina Sykes (Haida) listens to her family, especially her ancestors. You could even say one of them influenced her decision to work at Seattle Indian Health Board. (More on that later.) Whether in her hometown of Ketchikan, Alaska or in the Seattle area, it seems home and family — in the broadest sense of these words — have always grounded her.
When Christina Diego (Nimiipuu/ Diné) selects one pair of earrings from the 90 pairs she’s collected, she’s just choosing to wear something that complements her outfit. But she is aware her choice can also be interpreted as a statement. “I think earrings are definitely a way to decolonize the workplace, and [to] decolonize spaces when you’re outside in community,” she says.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so we’re connecting our community to vital services and strategies all month long. For many survivors of sexual assault, a forensic examination is an important step on the path towards healing. These examinations gather specific details of the assault, assess your body for injuries, collect forensic evidence, and provide … Continue reading Need a sexual assault forensic exam? Here is a list of locations in your area.
We’re still floating on good vibes, after a marvelous time at the Adeline Garcia Community Service Awards! Congratulations once again to this year’s awardees: Chairwoman Teri Gobin (Tulalip), Rep. Chris Stearns (Navajo), JD, and Brad Finegood, MA, LMHC.
Native people have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s possible these closures could also affect Indigenous people substantially.
Occasionally, you might come across a supremely accomplished person who makes you feel just a tiny bit jealous – yet you can’t help but like them because they’re just too generous with their gifts. Our pharmacy director Terri Adams-Kincaid may be one of those people.
The continued severe cold weather affects us all. However, we’re especially concerned about our relatives in and near Pioneer Square as a significant number of them are experiencing homelessness. With their wellbeing in mind, we’d like to highlight some of the cold-weather shelters currently in operation closest to our clinic. This information comes from the … Continue reading Shelter from the storm
Welcome back to Pioneer Square! We’re glad you decided to drop in at our clinic. While you’re waiting to be seen, how about some coffee and a bite to eat? Let us reintroduce you to some Indigenous food choices, located right next door.
Keeping things in balance is a way of life that takes lots of practice. It can be especially tricky when you’re juggling your family’s schedules and their healthcare needs. We’d like to support you in that.
