Sacramento, California – April 16, 2020 – Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC) is proud to announce Anthony Taula-Lieras as the new Director of the Community Health Department, which will house Youth Initiative programs and grants. Anthony comes to SNAHC with a unique blend of experience in Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration, Mental
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Native Voices for the 2020 Census: Nohely
The Census is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to ensure our community’s most vulnerable populations are counted and vital government services are fully funded. By filling out the questionnaire, everyone who lives in our community shapes the funding we receive for things like affordable housing, parks and roads, healthcare, food programs, emergency
Native Voices for the 2020 Census: Pauline Ghost
The Census is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to ensure our community’s most vulnerable populations are counted and vital government services are fully funded. By filling out the questionnaire, everyone who lives in our community shapes the funding we receive for things like affordable housing, parks and roads, healthcare, food programs, emergency
COVID-19 Update
SNAHC remains committed to providing quality, compassionate care to our community and keeping our patients and families healthy as we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation daily. We know processes are changing often, so we want to make sure up-to-date information is easily accessible. To make an appointment or learn
Social Distancing, While Staying In Touch
While healthcare providers, government agencies, and health centers like SNAHC are encouraging our communities to practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to stay connected with your friends and family. Socializing is a core part of human nature, and it’s vital that while there may be
Finding the Right Birth Control
SNAHC is proud to offer confidential reproductive health services, including a variety of Birth Control methods. So how do you know which form of birth control is right for you? Let’s start with one of the most common methods, the pill. According to the CDC, the pill is over 99%
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
Important information from SNAHC Medical Director, Dr. Hakeem Adeniyi: Hello SNAHC Community, As many of you are now aware, there has been a confirmed case of 2019 novel Coronavirus, now called COVID-19, in California. The patient is from Solano County and is currently being treated at UC Davis in Sacramento.
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Native Americans have been struggling with eating disorders for decades, but it has gone unseen and unheard in a community that already has multiple health epidemics. That is why this week, February 24 to March 1, 2020, SNAHC is promoting National Eating Disorders Awareness Week – a week spreading awareness
National Condom Week is Coming Up
It’s no coincidence that National Condom Week falls on the holiday of love! If you’re considering getting intimate with your Valentine this week, be sure to stay safe! When it comes to barrier methods, external condoms are by far the most popular and accessible—but they aren’t the only option! While
Cervical Health
January is Cervical Health Awareness month, which should serve as a reminder to all those with a cervix to take the steps necessary to maintain good cervical health. First, let’s refresh by addressing a few common questions: What is a cervix? The cervix is a canal that connects the uterus