With the COVID-19 pandemic, Seattle Indian Health Board has had to make changes in our daily operations, but we have been able to continue to put our relatives first by providing services to our community and helping to ensure they remain healthy and educated about COVID-19. However, we are not alone in our efforts to … Continue reading Native Organizations Lifted Up, Lifting Up Others During COVID-19
For Immediate Release—April 3, 2020 Seattle, Wash.—Eighth Generation, a small business based at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, donated 4,000 N95 respirator masks, 6,000 surgical masks, and 300 face shields to Seattle Indian Health Board amid a world-wide shortage. The Native-owned company was able to expedite the process to acquire supplies by leveraging its relationships with … Continue reading Eighth Generation donates much-needed medical supplies to Seattle Indian Health Board during COVID-19 response
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 … Continue reading See if you are eligible to receive cash from the government
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
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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
