While healthcare providers, government agencies, and health centers like SNAHC are encouraging our communities to practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to stay connected with your friends and family. Socializing is a core part of human nature, and it’s vital that while there may be
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Finding the Right Birth Control
SNAHC is proud to offer confidential reproductive health services, including a variety of Birth Control methods. So how do you know which form of birth control is right for you? Let’s start with one of the most common methods, the pill. According to the CDC, the pill is over 99%
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
Important information from SNAHC Medical Director, Dr. Hakeem Adeniyi: Hello SNAHC Community, As many of you are now aware, there has been a confirmed case of 2019 novel Coronavirus, now called COVID-19, in California. The patient is from Solano County and is currently being treated at UC Davis in Sacramento.
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Native Americans have been struggling with eating disorders for decades, but it has gone unseen and unheard in a community that already has multiple health epidemics. That is why this week, February 24 to March 1, 2020, SNAHC is promoting National Eating Disorders Awareness Week – a week spreading awareness
National Condom Week is Coming Up
It’s no coincidence that National Condom Week falls on the holiday of love! If you’re considering getting intimate with your Valentine this week, be sure to stay safe! When it comes to barrier methods, external condoms are by far the most popular and accessible—but they aren’t the only option! While
Cervical Health
January is Cervical Health Awareness month, which should serve as a reminder to all those with a cervix to take the steps necessary to maintain good cervical health. First, let’s refresh by addressing a few common questions: What is a cervix? The cervix is a canal that connects the uterus
Open Clinical Positions
We are looking for mission-driven, enthusiastic individuals to fill our open clinical positions in our behavioral health, medical, and dental departments. We have the following positions currently open: Associate Clinical Social Worker Licensed Clinical Social Worker Dental Assistant Dentist Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Physician – Family Practice We
Dr. Maureen Wimsatt joins SNAHC as new Development Director
Sacramento, California – December 13, 2019 – Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC) is excited to welcome Dr. Maureen Wimsatt as the new Development Director. Dr. Wimsatt has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the University of Maryland, a Master of Social Work degree from Eastern Washington University, and
Dr. Hakeem Adeniyi Joins SNAHC as the New Medical Director
Sacramento, California – October 7, 2019 – Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC) is excited to welcome Dr. Hakeem Adeniyi as the new Medical Director. Dr. Adeniyi is Board Certified in Family Medicine with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Tufts University. Following medical school, Dr. Adeniyi completed the
SNAHC Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Prevent Substance Use and Abuse Among American Indian/Alaskan Native Youth
Sacramento, California – September 16, 2019 – Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC) has received a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, through the Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success program. With this grant, SNAHC will build