Article by Cheyenne Mulder
Registered Dietitian
Contributer to Chapa-De News
Nutrition and food are integral parts of our lives, especially when it comes to Native ties to family,
Having access to medical care is essential for a healthy and happy life for you and your family. You might have this through the Indian Health Service (IHS). However, if you need a referral or need to go to a hospital, that is where IHS coverage ends for most local native patients. This can leave you with unnecessary medical bills.
Please join us in welcoming our newest doctors! Residents Dr. Kelty White and Dr. Nick Sparr will be in Grass Valley full-time starting this week and will split their time between Chapa-De and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. They will remain in the community with us for the next two years as they continue growing their skills and knowledge.
We are right in the middle of our first heat wave this summer, bringing fire warnings across the state and anxiety to our communities. The smoke from these wildfires is bad enough but the stress from emergencies like evacuations and knowing what to do if something like that happens can cause negative effects to your health.
Congratulations to the 2024 April Moore Memorial Scholarship recipients! We are proud to announce that seven students pursuing higher education will be awarded $1,000.00 each with a scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year.
April Moore served 26 years as a Board Member and Chair of Chapa-De Indian Health before passing away in 2015.
What a year! As we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2024, we look back at 2023 to reflect on our accomplishments as an organization. This is through a report we create every year that shows an overview of the impacts we made in the communities we serve. Check out some of the highlights of the 2023 Annual Report below!
We are proud to announce that Chapa-De Indian Health was recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as an honoree for the 2024 Champions for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards. This award comes as we celebrate our 50th anniversary as a non-profit organization. In 1974, we were established in Auburn after a study found higher incidences of health needs amongst local American Indians compared to other populations in our area.
