Siletz Health Clinic

01/22/2026

2026 Vision Correction Referrals for Siletz Tribal Members

Siletz Community Health Clinic (SCHC) is offering a limited vision correction benefit for eligible Siletz Tribal members through Purchase Referred Care (PRC).

About the Benefit

This program helps tribal members improve vision through elective surgical procedures, such as LASIK, PRK, or implantable lenses, depending on medical suitability. The goal is to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. Final procedure type is determined through a medical evaluation.

Coverage Details

PRC covers the procedure and related pre- and post-operative fees up to $4,500. Any costs above this amount are the patient’s responsibility.

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

· Be a PRC-eligible Siletz Tribal member
· Be 20 years or older
· Be in good general and eye health
· Have stable vision for at least 12 months
· Diabetes patients must have A1C ≤ 7.0
· Not be pregnant or recently nursing
· Patients 40+ should understand potential need for reading glasses
· Other medical conditions or high prescriptions will be reviewed individually.

Funding & Selection

Funding is limited to 2026. Eligible participants are selected via a random lottery:

Q1 lottery: Procedure by end of Q2
Q3 lottery: Procedure by end of Q4

A waiting list will fill any cancellations. Meeting eligibility does not guarantee selection.

How to Begin?

Schedule a dilated eye exam with special testing and let the SCHC Optometry Department know you’re interested in vision correction surgery.

Call 541-444-1030, Option 3.

01/16/2026

This Valentine’s season, we’re celebrating more than just romance 💗

Join us for a youth Valentine’s Dinner where we’ll enjoy a great meal, laugh together, and learn what healthy relationships look like!

📅 February 13, 2026
🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM
👥 Ages 12–18 | All are welcome 💐

Must RSVP: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lqTiZptTz0Ga5ca3g8XA10tCVbZuqBdHg1U7FwLqPKBUMUVLWFRSUUJEQ1dJNFgxVUdCUkhFVUIzRi4u

01/13/2026

Free STI Testing and Raffle!

Wednesday, January 14th
1 - 3 PM
Siletz Pharmacy

01/09/2026

View the January 2026 Clinic Newsletter here: https://www.flipsnack.com/55EF9966AED/schc-newsletter_jan26

01/07/2026

Rapidly spreading flu variant symptoms, self-care and when to seek help
By Andy Taylor

A fast‑moving influenza surge is sweeping across the United States, driven largely by a newly dominant strain known as H3N2 subclade K, often referred to as the “super flu.” Cases are rising sharply nationwide, with high or very high flu activity reported in the majority of states, and the CDC confirming this variant accounts for roughly 90% of circulating infections.

If you’re sick, please stay home. Staying home helps stop the spread of this virus as well as helps you recover faster.

The symptoms of this year’s flu come on suddenly and tend to be intense. Adults and children commonly experience:

· Fever
· Chills
· Severe body aches
· Headache
· Cough
· Sore throat
· Sinus congestion
· Overwhelming fatigue
· GI symptoms include nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

With this flu variant going around right now, many children are experiencing myositis. This is sudden severe calf or leg pain that causes them to walk on their tiptoes, or refuse to walk altogether.

Most people can manage their symptoms at home. Over‑the‑counter options such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen help reduce fever and pain, while decongestants, saline sprays, warm tea with raw honey and humidifiers can provide additional relief.

Staying hydrated and resting as much as possible remain essential. A tip to staying hydrated easily is pop cycles. These provide needed hydration to both adults and children, in small sips so it’s easier to ingest.

It’s crucial to know when home care is not enough. Seek immediate medical attention if you or your child experience difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain, confusion, inability to stay awake, severe dehydration, or a fever that improves and then returns worse. If you’ve been sick longer than 10 days, or if you have new and worsening symptoms.

Infants under 12 weeks with any fever should also be seen promptly, as should anyone whose symptoms worsen after several days.

With flu activity expected to remain elevated for weeks, experts continue to urge preventive measures such as vaccination, handwashing, and staying home when sick to slow the spread.

12/30/2025

Happening tomorrow!

New Years Eve Celebration - Hosted by the SCHC Behavioral Health Department

Wednesday, December 31st
Doors open at 7:30 PM
Siletz Rec Center

🎫Raffles
🎤 Karaoke
🎨 Crafts
🍕 Food & Drink
🌟 Family Games
🎉and more!

Drug and alcohol free event. NA Meeting at 10 PM.

12/24/2025

Friday's event has been canceled due to office closures. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

UPDATE: The December 26th event has been canceled.
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Winter Break kicks off today with gift making from 10-2 . See you there.

12/22/2025

New Years Eve Celebration - Hosted by the SCHC Behavioral Health Department

Wednesday, December 31st
Doors open at 7:30 PM
Siletz Rec Center

🎫Raffles
🎤 Karaoke
🎨 Crafts
🍕 Food & Drink
🌟 Family Games
🎉and more!

Drug and alcohol free event. NA Meeting at 10 PM.

12/22/2025

Reminder for this Wednesday!

SCHC Special Holiday Hours

Medical & Pharmacy Only
Wed, Dec 24th
8 AM - 12 PM

Due to the holiday closures on Dec 25th & 26th, we will have urgent and same-day appointments available for patients on Wednesday, December 24th for our medical and pharmacy departments. This includes acute visits and medication refills.

Please call the morning of Dec 24th if you need to be seen.

12/20/2025

Community Safety Reminder

As weather impacts continue, please take a moment to check on your loved ones and neighbors, especially those who may need extra support during this time.

Urgent needs are situations that require timely help but are not life-threatening. These may include:
• Loss of power or heat
• No access to running water, bathrooms, or hygiene
• Running low on essential medications or medical supplies
• Difficulty safely leaving home due to mobility or transportation challenges
• Lack of food, clean clothing, or a safe place to stay

If you or someone you know is experiencing urgent needs that are not life-threatening, please access available support at (541) 270-7127.
For emergencies that require immediate response, please call 911.

Thank you for looking out for one another and helping keep our community safe. Please take care.