Shingle Springs Tribal Health provides comprehensive dental services for individuals of all ages, emphasizing the importance of dental health as part of overall well-being.

Services include:

• Routine check-ups and cleanings
• Placement and restoration of dental implants
• Orthodontic services, including braces and Invisalign
• Pediatric dental care, recommending biannual visits starting at six months of age

Additional Information:

• Offers a sliding fee discount program based on family size and income; some dental procedures may not be eligible for discounts.
• Accepts various insurance plans; contact the clinic to verify coverage.

Web pages

• Home - http://sshwc.org/
• Sliding Fee Discount Application (PDF) - https://sshwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sliding-Fee-Application_062824.pdf

The Tahoe Forest Hospital District has COVID-19 information on their COVID Overview webpage. The web page is also available in Spanish by clicking the language option on the top right corner.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tfhd.com/
• COVID Overview - https://www.tfhd.com/covid/covid-overview
  

The Tahoe Forest Hospital District provides both Emergency Department and Urgent Care services.

Emergency Department:

• Tahoe Forest Hospital, Truckee
  • 10121 Pine Avenue
• Incline Village Community Hospital
  • 880 Alder Avenue, Incline Village, NV 89451

Urgent Care

• Truckee:
• 10956 Donner Pass Road, Ste 110, Across from Tahoe Forest Hospital
  530-581-8864
• Tahoe City
• 925 North Lake Blvd., Suite B, lower level, Tahoe City, CA 96145
  
• 530-550-6748
  
• Olympic Valley
  
  • 1885 Village South Rd, Olympic Valley, CA
    
  • 530-550-6748

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tfhd.com/
• Emergency Department - https://www.tfhd.com/emergency-department
• Urgent Care - https://www.tfhd.com/urgent-care

Tahoe Forest Hospital District offers a variety of services at different locations.

• All locations, including Tahoe City and Olympic Valley (Palisades Tahoe)
• Tahoe Forest Hospital
• Incline Village Community Hospital
• Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tfhd.com/
• Locations - https://www.tfhd.com/locations
• Tahoe Forest Hospital - https://www.tfhd.com/tahoe-forest-hospital
• Incline Village Community Hospital - https://www.tfhd.com/ivch/ivch
• Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center - https://tahoecancercenter.com/ 
  

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides immunizations, family planning and birth control, pap tests and breast exams, basic reproductive health information, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and routine physical examinations through the Truckee Health Clinic Services. 

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health
• Truckee Public Health Services - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/844/Truckee-Public-Health-Services

The Nevada County Public Health Department in Truckee provides free and confidential Teen Clinics including reproductive health services for teens in the Truckee area.

Services include:

• Birth control education and supplies
• Pregnancy testing and emergency contraception
• STD testing, referrals, and HPV/Hepatitis A & B vaccinations
• Mental health counseling and support
• Abstinence education and decision-making support
• Referrals to other local services and teen-friendly providers

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/844/Truckee-Public-Health-Services
• Teen Clinics - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/591/Teen-Clinics

The Sacramento campus of Carrington College Dental Hygiene Clinic offers free dental hygiene appointments to regional residents.


Web page

• https://carrington.edu/location/sacramento-dental-hygiene-clinic/

Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC) offers dental services for children and adults at its Federally Qualified Health Center in Midtown Sacramento. Care is available to Native and non-Native community members.

Services include:

• Oral exams, X-rays, and regular cleanings
• Fillings, deep cleanings, and oral surgery
• Dentures, partials, and implants
• Cosmetic services, like teeth whitening

Additional notes:

​Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and offers a sliding scale for Native American patients in Sacramento County. Individuals from Placer or Nevada counties must pay out of pocket.

Web pages

• Home - https://snahc.org/dental/

Elica Health Centers’ Resource Center provides health and wellness services to people in Sacramento County, with a focus on CalWORKs and CalFresh recipients. 

Services are available regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status.

Services include:

• Primary medical care for adults and children
• Behavioral health screenings and counseling
• Support with CalWORKs participation and goals
• Assistance with health-related transportation
• Health education and wellness activities
• Community resource navigation

Additional notes:

Spanish-speaking staff are available. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are encouraged.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.elicahealth.org/
• Resource Center - https://www.elicahealth.org/erc/

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation provides free orthodontic treatment to qualifying people who may not otherwise be able to afford care. 

Services are offered through a network of volunteer orthodontists.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.smileforalifetime.org/