News & Events

Win $1000 if your entry is chosen for the new health center!

The new building for the Lassen Indian Health Center is currently under construction and we would like our Tribal Members to give it a new name. The New Clinic Planning Body of Lassen Indian Health Center has launched a name contest aimed toward finding a creative name suitable for the new clinic. Tribal Members 18 years of age and older are encouraged to participate. The winner of the contest will receive $1000 as a prize.
Submission deadline is December 31, 2025 at 11:59am.

Join us for a 5-week series!
This free 5-week series is for Native Kids from 0-10 years of age and their families and provides hands-on activities to explore food through sensory integration, planting, and a cooking class featuring California Native Plates.
Weeks 1-4: SIR Gym - 845 Joaquin Street @ 5:00-6:30pm
July 3, 2025 - Plant Needs & Plant Parts
July 10, 2025, Seeds & Roots
July 16, 2025 - Stems & Leaves
July 23, 2025 - Flowers & Fruits
Week 5: Resource Center - 735 Joaquin Street @ 9:00am
August 1, 2025 - Cooking Course, Nutrition education and materials, sensory integrated therapy techniques conducted by clinicians, focus group
Register today by calling 1(888) 590-1053 ext. 101 or by emailing rayme@acorns2oak.com.

Glasses & Contacts
PRC eligible patients are now able to receive glasses or contacts, if covered by insurance every 12 months, for up to $300. Exam expense assistance is also available every 12 months for up to $200.
Hearing Aids
Hearing aid assistance is now available for PRC eligible patients for up to $2000 every 2 years.
Dental Referrals
PRC eligible patients that receive a referral from Dental to obtain care outside of LIHC Dental Department may be eligible for assistance. All referrals must be authorized prior to receiving services.

Lassen Indian Health Center is partnering with “Smoke Free High Country” to adopt a 100% tobacco-free campus policy for our clinic. LIHC is proud to offer Tobacco & Nicotine Treatment Services. Help us reach our goal of becoming smoke free and take advantage of these helpful services!

This notice is intended to inform you of recent changes to the Lassen Indian Health Center (LIHC) Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) Program. Starting January 1, 2025, changes to eligibility will take effect. Please download the PRC Notice for complete details. For any questions, simply contact the PRC department and our dedicated specialists would be happy to help.