MATSUI ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SACRAMENTO NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTER

SACRAMENTO, CA – An infusion of $1,000,000 in funds is headed to the Sacramento Native American Health Center’s (SNAHC) Florin Road expansion thanks to federal funding secured by Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07). She announced the funding this morning alongside local leaders.

Congresswoman Matsui championed the funding as part of the FY 23 government funding omnibus package. The funding will support SNAHC’s Florin Road location – ensuring access to culturally competent and patient-centered care for the South Sacramento community and beyond.

“Now more than ever, it is important for patients to know they have somewhere to go for primary care, mental health care, immunizations, women’s health services, and much more. SNAHC is that trusted beacon for our Sacramento community,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “The Florin Road expansion brings SNAHC’s services right to the heart of South Sacramento – reaching folks where they are and allowing families to be proactive about their health. I’m proud to support this new chapter in the clinic’s history.”

“The Congresswoman’s commitment to health access and equity is bigger than politics, her investment in SNAHC and Sacramento’s safety net is a reflection of her priorities,” said Britta Guerrero, CEO, Sacramento Native American Health Center. “Community based systems work, and this is an example of what can happen when policies are aligned with people.”

“On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Native American Health Center, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Congresswoman Doris Matsui for recognizing the hard work happening every day here at SNAHC,” said Samantha Cypret, Board of Directors, Sacramento Native American Health Center. “This is a continuation of our vision of a vibrant community built upon a strong foundation of cultures and traditions, where healthy lifestyles include the balance mind, body, and spirit.”

The Sacramento Native American Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center. In 2023, SNAHC opened an expansion site located at 3800 Florin Road in South Sacramento, located adjacent to Luther Burbank High School. The approximately 35,000 square foot facility offers medical, behavioral health, dental, and supportive services. The location also has a Youth and Family Space. The SNAHC Florin Road location will double SNAHC’s patient population in Sacramento County and serve as an additional location for the provision of quality healthcare for all. There are no tribal or ethnic requirements to receive services at SNAHC Florin Road.

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