Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.
Our Mission: " To continually improve and maintain a comprehensive healthcare system to serve the needs and traditional values of our American Indian Community"
Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. (SCIHP) was established in 1971 by a group of leaders from the Indian communities of Sonoma County. Their goal was to provide health care for all Indians of Sonoma County and to provide services in a manner which is sensitive to the culture and traditions of the local Indian Tribes.
SCIHP utilizes the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) as a model of care to provide comprehensive total health care and treat patients with cultural sensitivity and respect. As an organization, we believe that the following principles guide the development of the PCMH model.
SCIHP is funded by State, County, and private funds. With the transition to self-governance, SCIHP now works directly with the federal government. This establishes SCIHP as a tribal organization under the provisions of P.L. 93-638, performing the functions of the Indian Health Service throughout our assigned service area. This direct relationship enhances our tribal sovereignty and carries certain responsibilities to the tribal governments, which comprise our contractual relationship.