Placerville, CA \u2013 The Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center was presented with the highest honor bestowed by the California State Assembly. \u00a0Former Assemblywoman Beth Gaines presented a copy of Assembly Resolution 2535 dated Nov. 30, 2016, to Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Chairman Nicholas Fonseca and the Tribal Council. \u00a0This prestigious honor is, \u201cIn recognition of the positive impact it has made in the lives of countless families and individuals throughout El Dorado County and the surrounding area.\u201d \u00a0Chairman Fonseca presented Gaines with a traditional Tribal necklace for her years of service to the community.<\/p>\n
The Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center provides medical, dental and behavioral health services to thousands in El Dorado County and the surrounding areas. \u00a0The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians\u2019 mission is to provide excellent, high-quality care to the area\u2019s underserved and treats Native and non-Native patients.<\/p>\n
In 2016, 85 percent of the Center\u2019s patients were indigent or on Medi-Cal. \u00a0The Center is one of only two healthcare clinics in the county to accept Medi-Cal and is the main provider for Denti-Cal patients in the county. \u00a0The Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center is also a key provider for desperately needed mental health service.<\/p>\n
The Tribe\u2019s commitment to service extends to training the medical community. \u00a0As a teaching center, the Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center plays a distinct and vital role in delivering patient care.<\/p>\n
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