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.
Article verified for accuracy by Martin Melgoza
Lead Behavioral Health Clinician
May 23, 2024
A few weeks ago, we talked about how a body in motion stays in motion. This means that keeping your body moving makes it easier to keep using it as you get older.
Another school year is ending and summer is right around the corner. Time really flies! There is no better time to get the family together and make memories they’ll treasure. When families spend time together, it has been shown to lower stress and anxiety, boost self-esteem, and help find a sense of purpose in life.
Lawyers representing American Indian Tribal nations successfully filed suits against numerous companies involved in the manufacturing and sale of opioids in the United States. These actions by pharmaceutical companies caused a decades-long opioid crisis that we are still feeling today. The lawsuits claim that opioid manufacturers,
Can you believe that Chapa-De Indian Health is turning 50 this year? That is 50 years of supporting our community through dental, medical, behavioral health, optometry, diabetes, and maternal child health care. Chapa-De was established in 1974 and was originally called the Northern Sierra Indian Health Program. We had one dental chair,
A lot is going on with medical coverage right now. Big changes are happening across Northern California as Medi-Cal switches to Partnership Healthplan and returns to its annual renewal process from before the Pandemic. These changes might have caused you to lose your coverage. There’s also good news, though. More Californians are now eligible to get Medi-Cal.
Article verified for accuracy by Julie Davis, RN MSN
Maternal Child Health Program Manager & Pediatric Care Coordinator
April 10, 2024
Can you believe there’s only a month and a half left of school before summer break? At Chapa-De, it’s one of our favorite times of the year because it’s the start of Well-Child visits season.
We’ve all heard that a body in motion stays in motion as we get older. That means that if you ever stop moving around like taking walks or doing exercises, you will start to lose the ability to do it.
It’s springtime, which means it’s time to dust off all the fresh and tasty recipes salmon has to offer. Salmon is one of the healthiest meats available. It’s not only good for your heart but is also great for managing your blood sugar.
