RECENT NEWS
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Here is our Official Press Release for our recent ACCREDITATION! We want to thank EVERYONE who has helped make this happen!
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Check out this great story on KQED about our health clinic and the VeggieRx program!
FROM KQED
By Brittany Patterson
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by Sandra Tavel, Grants & Contracts Administrator
“Cultural Humility: A lifelong process of self-reflection and self-critique. The starting point for such an approach is not an examination of the client’s belief system, but rather having health care/service providers give careful consideration to their assumptions and beliefs that are embedded in their own understandings and goals of their encounter with the client.”
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How the Native American Health Center (NAHC) May Use or Disclose Your Health Information
The health record is the property of NAHC, but the information in the health record belongs to you. The law permits us to use or disclose your health information for the following purposes:
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How does Covered California affect American Indians? Here are 10 questions and answers to help you and your family navigate the new health insurance marketplace.
Covered California is the new health insurance marketplace (or "Exchange") that makes it simple to purchase affordable, high quality health coverage and offers access to financial assistance (if eligible) to help pay.
Click the following link for the answers to the questions below!
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The Affordable Care Act took effect October 1, 2013.
This means more Californians will have access to medical coverage.
NAHC will continue to serve current clients and welcome new ones.
Your care at NAHC is protected. We will continute to serve you.For more specific questions regarding coverage under Affordable Care and Covered California, please contact Member Services at:
Oakland: 510-535-4406
San Francisco: 415-621-8051 -
Welcome to the Native American Health Center
Who We Are
Welcome to the Native American Health Center
Who We Are
In 1972 the Bay Area AI/AN community organized to have the first Native American Health Center in response to health disparities faced by Native peoples that is committed to providing culturally-based holistic care. Today the Native American Health Center (NAHC) is a full service clinic offering our services to all communities with locations throughout the Bay Area in Oakland, Alameda, Richmond, and San Francisco. We welcome you to come and be a part of our commitment to health and wellness.
Our Mission
To provide comprehensive services to improve the health and wellbeing of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and residents of the surrounding communities, with respect for cultural and linguistic differences.
Who We Serve
We are open to everyone. There are no tribal or ethnic requirements for accessing our services.
Coverage Eligibility
NAHC accepts a wide variety of health care coverage programs. We also offer sliding scale discounts based on income and family size, and accept patients with private insurance.
Many people without health insurance may qualify for programs that help pay for care.
For further information or enrollment assistance, please contact our on-site Eligibility Specialists at:
510.535.4406 (Oakland)