California Area OfficeOffice of the Area Director (OAD)
Beverly Miller, Director
Beverly.Miller@ihs.gov, Office: (916) 930-3981 x312
The Office of the Area Director provides overall direction and leadership by encouraging maximum participation by California area tribes in establishing the goals and objectives for the California Area Indian Health Service. This office coordinates activities, resources, pertinent health policy and program management issues, both internal and external, with other federal, state, local and privately funded health care programs.
- Mission
Mission:
The overall mission of the Indian Health Service (IHS) is to raise the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska natives (AI/AN) to the highest level.
Vision:
The vision of the California Area Indian Health Service (CAIHS) is to raise the health status of AI/AN to the highest level by supporting tribal governments and Urban Indian Organizations in the development and administration of comprehensive health care delivery systems that meet the needs of AI/AN
