California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc.

02/06/2026

On February 4, CRIHB CEO Virginia Hedrick (Yurok/Karuk) spoke at the MMIP Policy Summit hosted by the Yurok Tribe and Jamul Indian Village, highlighting the connection between violence and health in Native communities.

American Indian and Alaska Native women are 135% more likely to be listed among unidentified remains cases, homicide remains a leading cause of death for AIAN people under 45, and 4 out of 5 Native women experience violence in their lifetime.

This is a public health crisis. Addressing violence means addressing trauma, substance use disorder, houselessness, and barriers to health care. For nearly 60 years, CRIHB has worked to uphold the trust responsibility and the right to health care for California Indian people — and that work continues.

02/05/2026

California's Tribal Policy Summit unites lawmakers and tribal leaders to tackle the ongoing missing and murdered Indigenous people crisis, highlighting progress.

01/28/2026

We were honored to welcome Assemblymember James Ramos and Native American Caucus members Assemblymembers Valencia and Harabedian to the CEO welcome reception to congratulate Virginia Hedrick on her appointment. Assemblymember Ramos also presented the Assemblymember Recognition for Allen Saul Jr — recently inducted into the CRIHB Hall of Fame (Oct. 2025). Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Chairperson Teresa Sanchez graciously accepted the award on behalf of Allen’s family and RSBCIHI. Grateful for the continued leadership and partnership.

01/15/2026

11/15/2025