Karuk Tribe Health Program:

Went to get appt. and was tersely sent away, being told not taking appts. ANY TIME unless emergencies. I said I didn't mind if it was months away...but NO!!

I find the doctor knowledge and friendly and easy to work with. She told me to get my act together and do better with my diet and made sure I was on top of my game without shaming me. I feel heard and I think I understood her.

I've gone for dental work there several times now, and I've always had good experiences (as good as you can have when teeth in pain are involved). Having a walk-in day (tuesdays) is a wonderful idea, the receptionists are friendly and helpful, and the dentist, Dr. Millington, goes above and beyond the call of duty. He plays music, gives you referrals and great information for help money wise, and is very considerate of how you feel when you're in his chair, constantly asking how you're doing. They do a great job!

This place is amazing. They are a lot of help and I've lived in the area my whole life born and raised and this office is the best one I've ever been to best service everything

Thank you Julie, Peggy, Kristina and all the kind people at reception. You’re kind and professional and thorough.

Dr Vasquez is the most easy going, no nonsense primary care provider I've ever had

Dr Millington is the best dentist ever and Kayla is an amazing assistant.

There have been a lot of recent updates to the staff and facility. Very professional and clean. They serve the community, both tribal and non-tribal.

Friendly and Knowledgeable staff

Dr Hess is awesome.

Comfortable,

Their awesome, friendly staff puts you at ease. If it weren't for the dentist's I'd probably be dead by now for I'm on Medi-cal and there is no one else anywhere near here that will help you on this insurance. So, a huge thank you to Karuk dental facility

As a retired Native American. I don’t have the dental coverage I had with the telephone company. However I had an issue with my bridge come loose on back tooth. Which needed attention and recemented down. I was told the appoint would be 3 and half months. I called back explained the front tooth holding the fridge is now loose and wiggling. I still can’t get into dentist. After my other side crown fell off I said I can’t wait because my tooth will deteriorate without the crown. 2 days later that tooth chipped. I called and said I need to know who to talk to about going to another dentist and billing the tribe. The next day I was called and advised I could be seen the next day. However it was too late all my bottom teeth are gone are roots need extracted. But no offer of replacing with implants or dentures. I can’t chew without any bottom teeth. This is not acceptable dental care. It’s frustrating that I have lost my teeth because I can’t get a dental appointment when emergency arise. It would have literally taken 15 minutes to fix. I feel that the Native American is funded for dental care but not getting what they need. Also I’m told I have to apply for medical. Which is just going to come after my or my property for repayment. When it’s already funded by millions of government grants and funding.
use the funds for what they are for. Take care of your elders

Dental appointments are extremely distant apart. I missed my appointment and have to wait 6 months but I’m supposed to be every 3 months bc I’m a California Indian and it’s supposed to be helping us. I guess there’s no staff or only one person for the entire county including all Indians. I’m contacting the main office of IHS to find out why this is ok and no help is being requested to help California Indians according to the bylaws.