| Clinic Profile |
| Name: |
Native
American Health Center |
| Address: |
160 Capp Street |
| Cross Street: |
16th Street |
| Phone: |
(415) 621-8051 |
| Fax: |
(415) 621-3985 |
| Hours: |
Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00
PM by appointment |
| Fees: |
Sliding Fee Schedule,
Medi-Cal; Medicare; Healthy Families; S.F. Health Plan, Private Insurance |
| Executive Director: |
Mark Espinosa |
| Medical Director: |
Thang Nguyen,
MD
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History |
| Established: |
1972 |
| Founded By: |
American Indians
and their supporters after the Native American occupation of Alcatraz
heightened the awareness of the health problems facing American Indian
people.
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Philosophy |
| Mission: |
Provide health care
residents in the Mission district with respect for and promotion of
American Indian culture. |
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Services |
| Target Population:
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Native Americans
and the Mission district community. All welcome. |
| Number of Clients:
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3,238 per year |
| Services Provided:
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Primary care, preventive
care, general dentistry, patient education services, HIV care and
counseling, high risk youth substance abuse program. |
| Programs: |
Educational classes
by native healers, social service, including WIC. |
| Managed Care Clinic:
|
Yes, through
the Community Health Network |
| Languages Spoken:
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English |
| Medical Staff Demographics:
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1 Medical Director,
1 Nurse Practitioner, 2 Registered Nurses; 4 Dentists |
| Directions to the clinic:
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Muni Bus lines #22,
14, 26 & 16th Street BART |
Mark
Espinosa is the Executive Director of Native American Health
Center. Mark serves as Executive Committee Member-at-Large on SFCCC's
Board of Directors.
Thang
Nguyen, MD, is Native American Health Center's Medical
Director.