Congress passed a $2.2 trillion stimulus package today, which includes direct payments to eligible citizens. Single Americans who make less than $75,000 a year are eligible for a one-time direct payment of $1,200. Americans who are married and make less than $150,000 a year are eligible for a one-time direct payment of $2,400. If you have children under the age of … Continue reading See if you are eligible to receive cash from the government
SIHB launches over-the-phone healthcare services
Priority is to keep patients safe following stay-at-home order You can schedule an appointment with Seattle Indian Health Board by calling 206-324–9360. Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) began over-the-phone healthcare (telehealth services) for its patients today amid increasing community closures and Governor Inslee’s recent “stay-at-home” order. Patients have access to all the same health professionals … Continue reading SIHB launches over-the-phone healthcare services
Boosting the Ranks of American Indian and Alaska Native Physicians
Many American Indian and Alaska Native students struggle academically in medical school, which may put them at a disadvantage when applying to residency programs, noted Socia Love-Thurman, MD, who directs the Seattle Indian Health Board’s residency program, a satellite of the Swedish Family Medicine Residency at Cherry Hill.“We see it as a strength if people have … Continue reading Boosting the Ranks of American Indian and Alaska Native Physicians
Statement from Seattle Indian Health Board around COVID-19 testing capacity
Seattle, Wash.— Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) received 200 COVID-19 test kits from King County Public Health today, which will allow the organization to test patients who cannot or are unwilling to get tested elsewhere. The following statement from Esther Lucero, CEO of Seattle Indian Health Board, can be quoted in part of in full. “Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is doing … Continue reading Statement from Seattle Indian Health Board around COVID-19 testing capacity
SIHB’s Limited COVID-19 Testing Capacity—and What to Do If You’re Experiencing Symptoms
There have been questions from the community asking if Seattle Indian Health Board is a COVID-19 testing site. We are not a high volume community testing site, but as a primary care clinic, like others in the areas, we have a very limited number of tests for our patients who are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and … Continue reading SIHB’s Limited COVID-19 Testing Capacity—and What to Do If You’re Experiencing Symptoms
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
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)
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)
Announcing the sale of our Thunderbird facilities and future plans to expand and improve our in-patient services
A letter from Esther Lucero, CEO, Seattle Indian Health Board.
Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) recently came to an agreement to sell the Thunderbird Treatment Center facilities as we look to expand and improve our in-patient chemical dependency services.
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