Native American Resources

Honoring Our Heritage in Healthcare

Throughout its history, Hunter Health has provided quality, culturally appropriate, holistic healthcare to Native American communities. We are committed to continuing and sharing the legacy of those communities through traditional, innovative, and patient-centered care.

Urban Indian Health Program

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Urban Indian Health Program provides funding for comprehensive health care, dental, substance abuse, behavioral health, immunizations, HIV testing and treatment, health education, and other health programs through other state, Federal, and local resources.

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must show official tribal documents and meet one of the following criteria:

American Indian or Alaskan Native member of a federally or state-recognized tribe
Non-Native tribal member recognized as a “freedmen”
Child younger than age 18 living with a Native American tribal member (can be natural or adopted child, stepchild, foster child, legal ward, or orphan)
Non-Native American woman who is pregnant with the child of a Native American tribal member (only for duration of pregnancy and up to 6 weeks postpartum.)

Hunter Health helps with applications for the Urban Indian Health Program. All you need to bring is official proof of enrollment, such as:

Certificate Degree of Indian Blood card (CDIB)
Federally or state-recognized tribal card
Tribal letter
Other official documentation

On-Site Native American Registrar Services

If you need help establishing or documenting your tribal registration or obtaining proof of Native American ancestry, Hunter Health’s Native American Registrar can help navigate this process and answer questions.

Traditional Health Advocate

For any questions regarding Native American services, you can contact Hunter Health’s Traditional Health Advocate.

Newman Washington is a Licensed Addiction Counselor with over 20 years of experience and works as an advocate for Native American patients to ensure that the services offered by Hunter Health are responsive to our local community.