WHO WE ARE
The Sacramento Native American Health Center Inc. (SNAHC) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) (Federal Tax ID # 20-4287737) Federally Qualified Health Center, located in Sacramento, CA. The health center is committed to enhancing quality of life by providing a culturally competent, holistic, and patient-centered continuum of care. There are no tribal or ethnic requirements to receive care here.
SNAHC is community-owned and operated; a Board of Directors governs the center. Since our grand opening the center staff has grown to meet the needs of the community, 26% are Native American from both local and out-of-state Tribes. SNAHC works with with Covered California for public or private insurance coverage for patients. The health center has over 40 community partners to provide access to assistance programs.
HISTORY
2004
Sacramento Urban Indian Health Project Inc. (SUIHPI) was established December 1, 1974 and closed its doors October 19, 2004. The Sacramento Indian community was without services for over 10 months.
2005
In 2005, Steve Darden and Rose Toehe performed a clinic blessing in preparation for a grand re-opening. Ownership of the clinic was transferred to the Native American Health Center (NAHC).
2005
On July 5th, 2005 the new clinic opened offering only Medical and Dental services.
2006
In March 2006, an Advisory Board was constructed of well-respected community leaders including: Lorenda Sanchez, Tony Cervantes, Matt Franklin, Manual Frausto, Michelle Toth and Natalie Gutierrez.
2006
SNAHC began the separation process in June 2006 from NAHC to be its own locally controlled non-profit community health center.
2006
On November 6, 2006, SNAHC was incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3).
2007
SNAHC received the CDHS clinic license and FQHC status to begin seeing patients as its own entity on January 2, 2007.
2013
The health center received its accreditation from the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) in 2010 and re-accreditation in 2013. SNAHC is certified through AAAHC as a Patient Centered Medical Home.
2015
In 2015, SNAHC began construction to expand the clinic to triple medical exam rooms, add optometry services, and double dental chairs. The newly expanded medical clinic opened to patients in February 2016. Optometry and dental will open later in 2016.
2016
Since 2011, the Medical and Dental departments have utilized electronic health records (EHR). In early 2016, SNAHC implemented NextGen EHR to enhance the patient experience.
2021
In October 2021, the groundbreaking and construction of SNAHC Florin Road began.
2023
On June 28th, 2023, the grand opening of SNAHC Florin Road was celebrated. The new facility is 35,000 square feet and offers medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, along with a Youth and Family Space. As the second patient-centered health home, it will double SNAHC’s patient population in Sacramento County and serve as an additional location that provides quality healthcare for all.
2023
In 2023, Pacers Take Space, a new school-based health center at Grant Union High School, opened for services to support the growing mental and medical wellness needs of teens. Pacers Take Space will offer behavioral health and a variety of medical healthcare services to students on the campus, including mental health counseling, medical check-ups, reproductive and sexual health, vaccines/shots, sports physicals/exams, health education, Medi-Cal enrollment, and more!
PURPOSE
Our commitment is to continue and share the legacy of a healthy American Indian / Alaska Native community based on cultural values delivered through a traditional, innovative and accessible patient-centered health home.
VISION
SNAHC envisions a vibrant community built upon a strong foundation of cultures and traditions, where healthy lifestyles include the balance of mind, body and spirit – a restored legacy of well individuals and families.
OUR CARE
Our center plays a major role as part of the “safety net” in the Sacramento area, where changes to Medi-Cal benefits and the managed care environment have resulted in significant portions of the population left with little or no access to mainstream health care. We are rooted in and responsive to our local community-we share a common sense of mission and purpose, and have proven resilient in the face of challenges and change. Beyond providing health care, our goal is to contribute to the development and empowerment of all members of the Sacramento community.
