The California Rural Indian Health Board was formed to provide a central focal point in the Indian health field in California for planning, advocacy, funding, training, technical assistance, coordination, fund-raising, education, development and for the purpose of promoting unity and formulating common policy on Indian health care issues.
- California AAIR
- California Dental Support Center
- California EpiCenter
AAIR is a statewide substance abuse treatment and recovery support program administered by the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. (CRIHB). We work to empower American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people in California to break the cycle of drug and alcohol addiction and achieve long-term recovery. Learn More
California Dental Support Center is funded through an Indian Health Service grant to serve 26 health programs (105 Tribes), which operate 40 dental clinics, in the state of California. Learn More
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California Tribal Epidemiology Center (EpiCenter). To improve American Indian health in California to the highest level by engaging American Indian communities in collecting and interpreting health information to establish health priorities, monitor health status, and develop effective public health services that respect cultural values and traditions of the communities. Learn More
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Breaking News+
Obama selects Native American woman to lead Indian Health Service
WASHINGTON – Rosebud Sioux tribal member Yvette Roubideaux, 46, was nominated March 23 by President Barack Obama to direct the IHS. If confirmed by the Senate, she will become the first American Indian woman to ever lead the agency.
Obama said in a statement that he has confidence Roubideaux, an assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, will be an effective advocate. The Story -
CRIHB Fundraising+
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Scholarship Donations
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Call To Action+
Want to get involved? Be sure to check out our "Call To Action" section and keep up to date on the important health issues affecting you and your family. You'll find important information on upcoming and ongoing legislative action, advocacy campaigns, and important Indian healthcare policy alerts. Read Federal Issues Updates or States Issues Updates.
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Hall Of Fame - Vote+
CRIHB is creating a Hall of Fame Award(s) ceremony. Learn more about the nomination and voting process. You can also download the CRIHB Annual Awards forms.