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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. 


  • CAIRS
  • CTEC
  • Dental
  • Indian REC
  • Tribal MAA

CAIRS 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 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

California Dental Support Center is funded through an Indian Health Service grant to serve 34 health programs (107 Tribes), which operate 54 dental clinics, in the state of California. Learn More

 

EHR Medicare and Medicaid Incentives start in 2011. Are you an Indian health organization that wants to achieve Meaningful Use? Sign-up now for FREE regional extension center services with the National Indian REC, the only REC serving exclusively I/T/U’sFor more information, please go to Learn More

 The California Tribal Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (CTMAA) Program offers a way for Tribal Health Programs to obtain federal reimbursement for the cost of certain administrative activities necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Medi-Cal program. Learn More

  • Partnerships/Donations+

     Become part of the advocacy movement that represents
    "healthcare for all American Indian/Alaska Natives". 
    The California Rural Indian Health Board offers
    several partnership opportunities

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    Current Partners with CRIHB 

     

     

  • 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.

  • Breaking News+


    America Reaffirms Health Care for Indian Country
    National Indian Health Board

    Washington, DC – The United States’ 564 federally‐recognized tribes claim victory with today’s
    historic passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The House passed the Senate’s
    health care reform bill by a vote of 219 to 212 which includes the reauthorization of the Indian Health
    Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), placing in effect health care legislation that American Indians and
    Alaska Natives have been requesting from Congress for the past ten years.
    Read More.....



  • 40th History Books +

    The CRIHB 40th History Books are now available for sale
    Full Members: $15 per book
    Associate Members: $20 per book

    Non Members: $30 per book
    If you would like to order a copy, please send an email to nita.patel@crihb.net

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