We’re on our way to an indigenous healthcare system in Washington State after passage of the Washington Indian Health Improvement Act.

Along with the American Indian Health Commission and Healthcare Authority of Washington, Seattle Indian Health Board was instrumental in getting the Washington Indian Health Improvement Act drafted and sponsored.

The passage of this bill transforms the Indian Health System to invest in innovative and indigenous forms of healing in Washington State to honor tribal sovereignty and create a collaborative policy relationship with the tribes, urban Indian organizations, Governor, and State Legislature.

Hear more from Seattle Indian Health Board’s Government Affairs Officer, Aren Sparck.