SIHB Staff

Cancelled/Postponed SIHB Classes and Events Due to COVID-19

Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is taking the necessary steps to prevent the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading. Due to recent recommendations by government officials, SIHB has decided to cancel or postpone some of our upcoming events and classes.  As a health clinic, we are committed to minimizing the spread of the virus. We are also committed … Continue reading Cancelled/Postponed SIHB Classes and Events Due to COVID-19

Brad Angerman

SIHB is taking steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Telehealth Services Many of our services are now available over the phone. Call us at (206) 324-9360 to get started and speak with our licensed medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance use disorder professionals. We encourage anyone experiencing symptoms to call prior to physically visiting a clinic. If you are experiencing symptoms (cough, fever, or other … Continue reading SIHB is taking steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Brad Angerman

While individual overall risk remains low, SIHB will increase surveillance for Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Seattle Indian Health Board is asking additional questions to relatives (patients) to help identify those who may be at risk of exposure to 2019 Novel Coronavirus.  There may be delays during check-in, so please arrive early if you have an appointment. If you are concerned you may have symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or … Continue reading While individual overall risk remains low, SIHB will increase surveillance for Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Brad Angerman

PRESS RELEASE: Seattle Indian Health Board to honor missing and murdered indigenous women during annual walk/run event on October 5

For immediate release—October 3, 2019 Link for event details and program below SEATTLE —On Saturday, October 5, Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is hosting its 24th annual SpiritWalk event—a walk/run to raise money and awareness for Native health. The event will start and finish at Daybreak Star Cultural Center, and the course will take walkers … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Seattle Indian Health Board to honor missing and murdered indigenous women during annual walk/run event on October 5

Brad Angerman

KUOW Artcle: Walk-in opioid treatment is about to be even more robust in downtown Seattle

Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) CEO, Esther Lucero, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Emily Ashbaugh, were interviewed by KUOW for a piece that ran on October 2, 2019 regarding the increase in opioid addiction treatment in Seattle. SIHB has an outpatient Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program that provides services to approximately 300 patients. SIHB also provides … Continue reading KUOW Artcle: Walk-in opioid treatment is about to be even more robust in downtown Seattle

Ken Zinser

Dental Clinic Renovations

Starting August 9th, Seattle Indian Health Board will be renovating our dental clinic in order to better serve our patients. We’re excited about these changes and what it means for your care. Here are a few things to be aware of while we complete this work.

Brad Angerman

New SIHB and Puyallup resident physicians learn about some of Seattle’s true history

Seattle Indian Health Board’s Dr. Terry Maresca (Mohawk) and Dr. Socia Love-Thurman (Cherokee, Delaware, Yuchi) hosted a walking tour of Seattle with new resident physicians from both Seattle Indian Health Board’s and Puyallup Tribal Health Authority’s Family Medicine Residency programs. Dr. Maresca orated the true history of Seattle—what the home of the Duwamish once was … Continue reading New SIHB and Puyallup resident physicians learn about some of Seattle’s true history