Santa Barbara, California, June 8 -- Today, a clinic founded by the

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

's Health Department serves 1,700 tribal members and more than 250 non-tribal patients. Wraparound services connect patients to nutrition assistance, case management, behavioral health services, and medical referrals, among other support.

Cameron Chase, the Tribe's health director, described an ambitious plan that tribal leaders worked painstakingly to bring to life over time.

"The Tunica-Biloxi Rural Health Clinic was modeled after a wraparound care model where needs were identified while services are administered," he explained to Direct Relief. "Warm handoffs and coordinated care teams were carefully developed between many staff and...