Chapa-De Indian Health Auburn

Many of you have questions about what services American Indians and Alaskan Natives can receive free of cost through Chapa-De. Our latest blog post has guidelines to help you understand our services.

If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine? Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. That’s because experts do not yet know how long you are protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. Even if you have already recovered from COVID-19, it is possiblealthough rarethat you could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 again. Learn more about why getti...ng vaccinated is a safer way to build protection than getting infected. Will a COVID-19 vaccination protect me from getting sick with COVID-19? Yes. COVID-19 vaccination works by teaching your immune system how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19, and this protects you from getting sick with COVID-19. Being protected from getting sick is important because even though many people with COVID-19 have only a mild illness, others may get a severe illness, have long-term health effects, or even die. There is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you, even if you don’t have an increased risk of developing severe complications. Learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work. Click here for more frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html

None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for use in the United States uses the live virus that causes COVID-19. You may have symptoms like a fever after you get a vaccine. This is normal and a sign that your immune system is learning how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more about the facts behind COVID-19 vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavir/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html

Chapa-De Indian Health is excited to announce that the renovations at our Auburn health center are now complete! The renovations at our Grass Valley health center should be done in April of this year. More than 17,000 square feet of space was renovated across both of our health centers.

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a culturally-appropriate, anonymous, confidential and free service dedicated to serving Native victim-survivors, concerned family members and friends affected by domestic, dating and sexual violence. StrongHearts Native Helpline is a project of the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Their helpline is now available 24/7. Speak with an advocate today by calling 1-844-762-8483.

When will the COVID-19 vaccine be available to you? Click the link below for the Chapa-De vaccination schedule. This page will be updated on a daily basis with the most current information about which groups are able to receive the vaccine. We are currently vaccinating: - Chapa-De Employees - American Indians 65 years of Age or Older... - Chapa-De Patients Above the Age of 75 (including Non-Native) - American Indian Patients Who are Healthcare Workers If you qualify as one of these eligible groups, please call us to schedule a vaccine appointment. Please do not call until you are in a qualifying group as we will only schedule appointments for eligible groups. https://chapa-de.org/covid-19-vaccine-schedule/

Our Grass Valley Health Center is closed until at least 9 AM today due to poor road conditions. Our Auburn Health Center will be open for normal business hours.

Chapa-De Indian Health is excited to announce a new patient newsletter for our American Indian and Native Alaskan patients and their families. This free newsletter will be available every quarter and will include content from across Chapa-De’s departments. The newsletter will share cultural stories, traditions, and some health-related topics.

Dr. Alinea Stevens and Elise Zink, RN of Chapa-De discuss what is known about the safety and side effects of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6c2IsmD1UQ&feature=youtu.be

If you are pregnant or a new parent, visit CDC’s website to find answers about how to keep you and your new baby healthy during the #COVID19 pandemic. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3oCZcRZ.