An Excerpt from Chapa-De News: May 2025

Article by Sami Enos
Community Health Representative
May 8, 2025

Verified native patients are eligible to receive services Chapa-De provides in-house at no charge to them, due to Indian Health Services (IHS) paying the fees.

We are proud to share the release of our 2024 Annual Report, which reflects another year of dedication, resilience, and meaningful impact across our communities. This report offers a closer look at the work we’ve done together to improve health and provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. 

🏆 Honored as 2024 Clinic of the Year 

We are incredibly proud to announce that Chapa-De was named 2024 Clinic of the Year by the California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB).

School is almost out, and summer is on the way! If you live in Nevada or Placer County, there are lots of fun camps your kids can join. These camps are great for trying new things, staying active, and making friends. Many offer help with costs, too. Check out this list of local summer camps and how to sign up! 

We’re excited to share some great news for growing families! Chapa-De has partnered with the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation to give our patients in Grass Valley a new option for where they can have their baby. 

While delivery services have always been available at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH), Chapa-De patients used to have to travel over an hour to Sacramento for delivery and certain care.

Article verified for accuracy by Alinea Stevens, MD
Physician/Medical Director
April 10, 2025

All parents want what is best for their children. At Chapa-De, we want to support the families in our local communities to thrive. For this reason, we are closely monitoring the measles outbreaks in Texas,

Reviewed for accuracy by Julie Davis, RN MSN
Maternal Child Health Program Manager
April 3, 2025

Reviewed for accuracy by Elise Zink, RN
RN Pediatric Care Coordinator
April 3, 2025

Reviewed for accuracy by Meagan Mulligan, FNP
Lead Family Nurse Practitioner
March 27, 2025

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious disease that can be deadly, but the good news is that it is also one of the most preventable types of cancer.

Navigating healthcare can be tough, especially when applying for programs like Medi-Cal. At Chapa-De, we understand the challenges this can bring for our patients and are here to help make the process easier for you. Our dedicated Care Coordinators are trained experts ready to assist you every step of the way. One of the main services they specialize in is helping patients keep their healthcare affordable with programs like Medi-Cal.

Auburn, CA – Chapa-De Indian Health is proud to announce that construction is officially underway for its new South Placer Health Center located at 1451 W. Stanford Ranch Road in Rocklin, CA.

This morning, the Chapa-De Indian Health Leadership Team and Board Members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony with United Auburn Indian Community tribal leaders,

Summer is almost here, and Chapa-De is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for our young patients to enjoy a fun, educational experience. We have 15 scholarships available for children aged 6-11 to attend the FOOD LOVE FARM Summer Camp by Sierra Harvest. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about food,