Susan F. Levy
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Susan F. Levy
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Volume 11, Issue 4
NATIVE HEALTH - Central
Dear Susan,
4041 North Central Avenue,
Building C
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
P (602) 279-5262
F (602) 279-5390
Medical Hours:
Monday-Friday,
7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Same Day Medical Appointments:
Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
NATIVE HEALTH and NHW Community
Health Center accepts AHCCCS (Medicaid)
Health Plans, including: UnitedHealthCare
Community Plan, Mercy Care, Mercy
Maricopa Integrated Care, Health Choice,
HealthNet Access, Care 1st of Arizona,
Phoenix Health Plan, UA Health Plans,
Bridgeway Health Solutions, and American
Indian Health Program. CMDP and many
private insurance plans are
April 2017
Spring is finally here and summer is right around the corner. I start
thinking about children, school, food and children's activities and
the demand for increased resources for
our children.
NATIVE HEALTH has put forth a lot of
effort and resources in addressing food
insecurity. We have been collaborating
with St. Mary's Food Bank for a number
of years. We recently received a report
from St. Mary's that in 2016 NATIVE
HEALTH sites provided almost 30,000
meals in addressing the increased need
for children's food access.
NATIVE HEALTH has also started providing emergency and
weekend food "back packs" for children and their families. This
program has grown tremendously
and approximately 35 families are
receiving additional food support
on the weekends. This means that
over 130 individuals each weekend
receive additional food assistance.
NATIVE HEALTH would like to thank St. Mary's Food Bank for their
continued help and support, thinking outside the box and their
creativity in addressing food insecurity.
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accepted. Sliding fee scale available.
Please email Amanda for additional
information or you may call (602) 279-5262.
Dental Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-noon
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Emergency Dental Appointments:
Monday-Friday
9:00-10:00 a.m.
1:00-3:00 p.m.
To make a dental appointment or if you
have questions, please call Gina at (602)
279-5262 x 3402 or email Gina. AHCCCS
Plans, American Indian Health Program,
CMDP and private insurance plans are
accepted. Sliding fee scale available.
Behavioral Health:
Monday-Friday
Accept AHCCCS for behavioral health
services.
Behavioral Health Intakes are available on a
walk-in basis and limited appointments,
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The
last intake is between 3:00-5:00 p.m. Bring
required documents and copies of court
orders.
NATIVE HEALTH was recognized last week at the National
Association of Community Health Centers as one of three
Community Health Centers in the US identified as innovative and
best practices in dealing with food insecurity. The recognition
mentions that our program is replicable, sustainable, and how food
insecurity interventions are impacting health outcomes in the
population we serve. Food insecurity is now being looked at as a
component of primary care practices. NATIVE HEALTH addresses
food insecurity and early literacy through a variety of programs and
partnerships such as the programs mentioned above, the gardens,
Read it and Eat, Cooking Matters, partnerships with Arizona
Department of Economic Security, the USDA Dinner Program, the
Summer Food Services Program and much more. NATIVE HEALTH
again thanks its partners for their continued support in addressing
this very important Social Determinant of Health and for making a
difference. We could not do our work without our partners,
especially St. Mary's Food Bank. They are the ones that help us to
provide community support.
NATIVE HEALTH is again hosting our Annual Living Well Traditionally
Youth Diabetes Prevention Camp. We have moved the Camp to
Mingus Mountain Camp outside of Prescott which will be held May
30-June 2. Please take a minute and look at the article below. There
are a few spots remaining and it is a great opportunity for children
to experience some wonderful outdoor activities and health
education!
This week kicks off National Public Health Week. National Public
Health Week has some ideas to make the United States the
healthiest nation. They are:
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NATIVE HEALTH is a provider under the
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care Regional
Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA). For
more information contact Kristy at (602)
279-5262 x 3208 or email her.
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Counseling Services:
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Intensive Outpatient Program
Standard Outpatient Program
(STOP)
Domestic Violence Offender Group
(male and female offender)
Women's Empowerment Group
Anger Management Group
Teen Anger Management Group
Domestic Violence Case
Management
Individual, family and group
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Building a nation of safe,
healthy communities. Health
must be a priority in designing
our communities, from
healthy housing to parks and
playgrounds.
Help all people graduate from high school. Education is the
leading indicator of good health, giving people access to better
jobs, incomes and neighborhoods.
Increase economic mobility. The science is clear: Poverty and
poor health go hand-in-hand.
Achieve social justice and health equity. Everyone has the right to
good health. We must remove barriers to everyone has the same
opportunity to improve their lives and their health.
Give everyone a choice of safe, healthy food. For many families,
eating healthy is a daily challenge.
Prepare for the health effects of climate change. Our health is
connected to our environments. What happens upstream in our
environments affects our health downstream.
Make the healthy choice the easy choice. Avoid using tobacco,
alcohol and other drugs. Eat healthy foods and exercise.
Provide quality health care for everyone. Health reform was just a
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counseling
Parenting Program
WIC Hours:
Central
Monday 9:00-6:00
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00-5:00
Friday 7:30-4:30
Closed 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Podiatry through Midwestern
University
2nd and 4th Monday Mornings
AHCCCS/SNAP/TANF Enrollment Assistance
Monday-Friday
8:00-5:00, first come, first served
Department of Economic Security
Division of Child Support Services
Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Division of Benefits and Medical
Eligibility
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start. To fulfill its potential, we must continue to pursue options
for expanded access to quality care at the federal, state, and local
levels. But we also need to shift the main focus of our health
system from one that treats illness to one that equally
emphasizes prevention.
Strengthen public health infrastructure and capacity. (Information
from the American Public Health Association.)
NATIVE HEALTH continues to provide medical services MondayFriday, from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Central location), and 8:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. at NHW Community Health Center. Dental services are
also available at both locations Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Both medical clinics offer same day appointments. Transportation is
also available on an appointment basis within a 15 mile radius.
Behavioral health services are available on a walk-in basis for new
patients and can also be accessed by appointment.
We hope you have a wonderful April. Please stop by and say hello
to NATIVE HEALTH staff at some of the community events and Pow
Wows.
Sincerely,
Walter Murillo,
Chief Executive Officer
Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
NHW Community Health Center
NHW Community Health Center
2423 W. Dunlap, Suite 140
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
P (602) 279-5351
F (602) 279-5361
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month
Medical Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Same day appointments available.
Dental Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Same day appointments available.
Behavioral Health Services:
Monday-Friday
Now accepting AHCCCS for behavioral
health services.
In recognition of National Alcohol Awareness Month, the Behavioral
Health Department at NATIVE HEALTH and NHW Community Health
Center would like to share a few points of interest and some data
about alcohol. Many people don't understand that all alcoholic
beverages have the same type of alcohol in them; ETHANOL. Whether
one is drinking 'just beer', or a beverage containing more alcohol such as wine and or hard liquors, the amount of alcohol in many of
these different types and flavors of drink is about the same; one 12 oz
beer has approximately one shot or 5% alcohol content; a 5-6 oz glass
of wine has approximately 12% or 1.5 ounces of alcohol in it; similarly,
one glass of hard liquor/cocktail of varying sizes (depending on proof,
size, and label) contains about the same amount of alcohol in it as
the others listed above. Some of the later types of alcohol or hard
liquors have up to 80 proof or 40% actual alcohol content. However,
the alcohol in all of these types of alcoholic beverages will be
absorbed into our blood stream at about the same time frame. Of
course, other factors do come into play when considering how quickly
alcohol can be present in one's blood stream; these include age,
gender, health, contents in ones stomach and a person's tolerance to
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Behavioral Health intakes are by walk-in or
appointment. Bring required documents
and copies of court orders. For information
or to make an appointment contact Sufina
at (602) 279-5351 x 3536 or email her.
Counseling Services:
• Individual, family and group
counseling
• Domestic Violence Offender Group
for women
WIC Hours:
Monday 9:00-1:00, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00-1:00, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Podiatry provided by Midwestern
University
1st and 3rd Wednesday afternoons
AHCCCS/SNAP/TANF Enrollment
Assistance
Monday-Friday
First come, first served
MetroCenter Information and
Referral Center
Off I-17 between Dunlap and Peoria
9617 N. Metro Parkway, Suite 1060
Phoenix, Arizona 85051
P (602) 618-6092
F (602) 296-0396
alcohol all play a sizeable factor in how quickly alcohol will be
absorbed into ones bloodstream.
Here in Arizona, as well as in most states in our nation, the legal limit
established by our laws and statutes for driving is 0.8 BAC, (blood
alcohol content). Did you know that for most individuals, consuming
just two drinks of any type or size of an alcoholic beverage within an
hours' time frame will most likely render them at or above the legal
limit of 0.8 B AC. Please understand that if you are taking any type of
prescribed medications - most have a label on them indicating you
should not consume any alcohol drinks while taking this medication.
The word here is 'impairment', which pretty much sums it up as how
alcohol will affect us!
Lastly, many national studies and research has been conducted over
the past several years and or decades, that has found alcohol, in is
many forms and strengths is the biggest national problematic
substance that contributes to more negative outcomes than all other
addictive substances combined. For example; alcohol
abuse/dependence causes upwards of 88,000 deaths each year; over
$200 billion in economic losses each year (lost work productivity,
acute and chronic illnesses, accidents, violence on the streets as well
as in the home, just to name of few) of the mounting negative
consequences of alcohol use, abuse and alcohol dependence here in
America.
The good news is that effective and affordable treatment services are
available across our State and Country. In fact, right here at NATIVE
HEALTH and NHW Community Health Center, through our Behavioral
Health Departments, we have a comprehensive array of not only
Substance Abuse Services, but also Mental Health Services. For more
information, feel free to contact any of the professional staff members
working in the Behavioral Health Department at (602) 279-5262
(Central) or (602) 279-535 (NHW Community Health Center). Or talk to
your medial provider and ask them to refer you to NATIVE HEALTH's
alcohol program.
Need an evening physical? Need a pap smear after work? Is your child
sick after 5:00? NHW is open until 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. For
more information or to make an appointment email Justina.
AHCCCS/SNAP/TANF Enrollment
Assistance
Available on a first come, first served
basis. Call for required documents list.
Monday-Saturday
Noon-7:30 p.m.
Sunday
Noon-6:00 p.m.
WIC Hours:
Central
Monday 9:00-6:00
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Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00-5:00
Friday 7:30-4:30
PIMC-16th Street WIC
1st Mondays 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
All other Mondays 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 8:00-5:00
Friday 7:30-4:30
Closed 1:00-2:00 p.m.
NHW Community Health Center
Monday/Wednesday 8:00-1:00, 2:00-5:00
p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Guadalupe WIC
Pascua Yaqui Tribal Building
1st/3rd Wednesdays
10:00-11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
This institution is an equal opportunity
provider.
Visit our website
The NHW Community Health Center Dental Clinic is now accepting
patients. We accept private insurance, AHCCCS, and individuals
without insurance. Dental services are available Monday-Friday, 8:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information to make an appointment email
Yvonne.
Wellbearto's Travels
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Where was Wellbearto last month? Check out the photos
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Wellbearto attended his first
Coyotes game. He was pretty
excited but wondered if Howler,
the team mascot likes to nibble
on cute bears?
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Wellbearto finally got to go
inside to watch the Coyotes
game. He didn't realize how loud
and cold it would be. He
definitely needed a sweater. His
fur wasn't enough! It was pretty
exciting though. He can't wait to
go back.
NATIVE HEALTH hosted another successful
Read it and Eat. Peanut Butter Muffins and
Boat Loads of Fruit were made. Each family
received a large bag of produce at the end
of the class. The next Read it and Eat will be
held on April 19. For more information or to
RSVP contact Amanda.
Wellbearto took his first
helicopter ride and go down to
the bottom of the Canyon with
one of the NATIVE HEALTH
ALTCS Case Managers. He was
pretty excited and nervous!
Wellbearto didn't realize there
was so much at the bottom of
the Canyon at Havasupai. He
had a great time exploring. He
didn't get to see the Falls
though. Maybe next time...
Wellbearto went to the Phoenix
Art Museum and saw this really
cool, red, huge dinosaur. Good
thing he was in a cage!
Wellbearto attended his first
Art Detour and went to see the
unique and outrageous pinatas
at the Mutant Ninja showing! It
was really something different.
What an experience!
NATIVE HEALTH was the recipient
of generous shoppers at Sprouts. When the
bill was larger than we thought, two donors
stepped in and paid for some of the food for
the Read it and Eat program. NATIVE
HEALTH would like to acknowledge those
people that "pay it forward." Thank you!
NATIVE HEALTH is completing another Share
Our Strength's, Cooking Matters classes.
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These classes have been incredibly
popular. Our next session will begin in April
and is geared for families. This series of
classes teaches cooking skills and healthy
recipes. Each family cooks a weekly recipe
and then receives a bag of healthy
produce. For more information or to
participate in the next class please contact
Amanda.
Over 125 people participated in the NATIVE
HEALTH's Annual Walk for the Land and the
People in March. Most participants
completed the six mile walk and a few
ambitious individuals finished the ten mile
walk. Congratulations to all and we hope to
see you again next year!
NATIVE HEALTH hosted the Phoenix Public
Library for another successful Brain Time.
These classes focus on increasing infants
and toddlers' IQ and early literacy skills. For
more information on the next session see
the article block. All are welcome to attend
these monthly classes.
Wellbearto got to go to a special
dinner in the Sonoran Desert. It
was beautiful! Lots of people
sat at this table and he tried
different food. He got to meet
really fun and interesting
people.
It was so pretty and when the
sun went down there were
thousands of stars! He even
uploaded a really neat app to
show him where all of the
constellations are in the evening
sky.
Wellbearto went through
Flagstaff (in a snowstorm) to get
to Hopiland. It was really cold
and he wished he had a nice,
warm blanket!
Wellbearto stopped at the
overlook at Polacca, Arizona
from the mesa top. It was so
pretty and serene.
Wellbearto checked out an old
storage unit which is still used
today in Walpi.
NATIVE HEALTH participated in many events
this month providing pediatric dental
screenings and fluoride varnish. Over 300
children were screened at 24 different
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events in January through this innovative
and valuable program. These services are
funded by Delta Dental of
Arizona Foundation and
Arizona Department
of Health Services. Each child and family
receives education, and is given a bag with
educational materials, floss, toothbrush and
toothpaste. Thank you to both funders for
this very important program.
NATIVE HEALTH received
two truck loads of food
and supplies for needy
families from Midwest
Food Bank. NATIVE HEALTH would like to
thank them for their continued support.
Wellbearto stopped at Walpi,
one of the oldest inhabited
villages in the U.S.
Wellbearto went to Washington
to help present on the
innovative ways NATIVE HEALTH
works on food insecurity issues.
While he was there he stopped
by to see the breathtaking
cherry blossoms. They were
beautiful and it was so
peaceful. He walked all around
the basin and got at least 10,000
steps!
NATIVE HEALTH staff attended the Westood
Pow Wow in Mesa and distributed a lot of
information. Come visit NH staff at the
Scottsdale Community College Pow Wow
and the ASU Pow
Wow.
Wellbearto got to the meet the
District Chairwoman, Eva Celaya,
and District Vice Chairman, Isaac
Caclavas, of San Lucy District, of
the Tohono O'odham Nation.
They
were really nice and enjoyed
their
tour of NATIVE HEALTH. NATIVE
HEALTH provides behavioral
health services at San Lucy.
NATIVE HEALTH would like to thank Debbie
Hamilton for her continued donation of
beautiful, handmade quilts each month for
the NATIVE HEALTH Home Visiting families.
Thank you Debbie for your continued
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support.
Native Talk Arizona - NATIVE
HEALTH's Weekly Radio Show
Native Talk Arizona (NTA) airs Tuesday
nights at 7:00 p.m. Native Talk Arizona on
www.radiophoenix.org is supported by
NATIVE
HEALTH and
produced and
hosted by
agency staff. The show airs on Tuesdays at
7:00 p.m. MST.
Wellbearto had a really busy
month. After he got back from
all of his travels he decided just
to sit down at his desk and let
everyone know he was back!
A regular feature includes "Spotlight on the
Nations" which highlights the history, culture
and music of a tribal community in the US
and Canada. It is always preceded by a quiz
question related to the Spotlight segment.
Tune in each week and see
if you can guess the
answer. Short music
interludes are supported
by CD's of American Indian
artists donated to Radio
Phoenix from Canyon
Records.
Follow Wellbearto on Pinterest,
Facebook, and Instagram. You
never know where you will find
Wellbearto!
To listen to the show click here.
Many new shows are uploaded to
SoundCloud after their initial airing for ondemand listening and sharing.
If you would like to be a guest on Native Talk
Arizona or know of a rising musician,
community organizer, politician, or everyday
person of interest doing good things in the
community, please contact the show
producer.
Community Events
NATIVE HEALTH Seeking Board Members
NATIVE HEALTH is looking for volunteer Board Members to help
guide our community health centers into the future. We are
looking for board members who believe in our vision of Healthy
People in Healthy Communities.
For more information please contact Martina.
NATIVE HEALTH Hosted Gila River Injury
Prevention for Free Car Seat Event
April 4 - Phoenix Indian Center's Future
Inspired Native American Leaders College
and Career Readiness program. Two
locations, Mesa Public Library and Phoenix
Indian Center. 6:00-7:00 p.m. For Native
American high school students or
parents/guardians of a Native American high
school student. For more information click
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here.
April 4-6 - Collaborative Research Center for
American Indian Health Summit, Sioux Falls,
South Dakota. For information click here.
April 5 - Understanding and Implementing
National Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda.
Ak-Chin Circle, Maricopa. 1:30-5:00 p.m. For
information click here.
April 5 - UA College of Medicine, Mini
Medical School. The War on Cancer. 5:307:00 p.m. For information or to register click
here.
April 6 - Statewide Arizona American Indian
Behavioral Health Follow-Up
Symposium. Elements Event Center at AkChin Circle, Maricopa, AZ. For more
information click here.
April 6 - Indian Legal Program at the Sandra
Day O'Connor College of Law presents the
18th Annual ILP Alumni and Friends Awards
Ceremony and Reception. 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Shadow Lounge, Talking Stick Resort,
Scottsdale.
April 6-8 - Dine' Bich'iiya' (Food Conference)
at Dine' College, Tsaile, Arizona. Sponsored
by Navajo Nation and Dine' College. For
information contact Yvonne or Chris at the
Navajo Nation Office of the President & Vice
President at (928) 871-7000.
April 6-8 - Western Regional Dental
Convention. Phoenix.
April 7 - Raising Special Kids presents
"Arizona Symposium on Children with Special
Health Care Needs." Bringing physicians,
health care providers, and families together
for a day of knowledge and networking. CME
approved. Camby Hotel, Phoenix. For
information click here.
On March 17, 2017, NATIVE HEALTH in collaboration with Gila
River Injury Prevention Kids in Safety Seat Program (KISS) hosted a
car seat training for urban Native
American families. After the class,
parents, caregivers, and guardians
were given a free car seat.
Approximately 50 car seats were
distributed during this event and
approximately 40 parents, caregivers
and guardians participated in the
training session. They learned about car seat safety and
installation. Certified Car Seat Technicians were on duty to provide
personalized one-on-one
education and provide hands-on
installation to ensure the parents
installed their new car seats
correctly into their vehicles. One
participant said, "I have had my
child front facing since she was
born. She is now 16 months old
and I learned she should be rear
facing. I am so thankful I learned the correct way to install a car
seat. Thank you Gila River and NATIVE HEALTH.
NATIVE HEALTH would like to thank Gila River Injury Prevention
Kids in Safety Seat Program, Maricopa County Department of
Public Health's Safe Kids program, Phoenix Fire Department,
Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
Department of Health Services, Indian
Health Service, and Bureau of Indian
Affairs.
Another participant said, "My boyfriend
went in my place and he was very happy with the class, the
knowledge he was presented with, and of course the car seats.
Thank you."
Thank you to all of the partners and volunteers for making the car
seat training and distribution a successful event. This event will be
repeated on April 28, 2017. For more information please contact
Verena Jackson or Teri De La Cruz at (520) 550-8000 or to register
please
contact Sea
na.
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April 7 - PIMCa Annual Art and Book Sale.
Phoenix Indian Medical Center Auxiliary
Annual Art and Book Sale. 8:00 a.m.-3:00
p.m. Art and wide selection of books. For
information call the PIMCa Gift Shop at (602)
263-1200.
April 7-9 - Healing of Memory Workshop for
Women Veterans. Spirit of the Desert
Retreat Center, Carefree. For female
veterans. For information or to register call
(651) 687-9767 or email them.
April 8 - Family Fun Fair and Fun with
Fathers. Mesa Community College, 1833 W.
Southern Avenue, Mesa. 10:00 a.m.-2:00
p.m. Sponsored by DES, NAFFA and
MCC. For information contact Mesa
Community College Education Department.
NATIVE HEALTH Introduces Psychiatry
Services
NATIVE HEALTH is now providing psychiatry services via telepsychiatry services and in person
with a psychiatric nurse
practitioner. A Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner is now ready to help
with problems related to grief,
moods, behaviors, sleep and
substance issues. Life's traumas
at any age can cause many of
these problems to continue throughout life. There are times when
these problems can seem overwhelming and life becomes more of
a struggle than it needs to be. Improving mental health also
improves general health, education and employment and builds
better relationships with family, friends and
community. Medications can help in many ways.
April 8 - Indians into Medicine Program
(INMED) Health Day at UA College of
Medicine Phoenix Campus. 9:00 a.m.-3:00
p.m. For any Native American pre-medical
students. For information contact Justin.
April 8 - Scottsdale Community College's 3rd
Annual Social Gathering. Mercado Area.
10:30-noon Gourd Dance. Noon-8:00 p.m.
main event. For information call (480) 4236507.
April 8 - Community Gardeners of Phoenix
and Maricopa County present Skills for
Building Your Community or Backyard
Garden to Grow Food. 9:00-11:00 a.m. St.
Vincent de Paul Urban Farm, 420 W.
Watkins. For information email them.
The first appointment can evaluate each situation and together
decide the best path of healing. Confidential appointments are
available Monday through Friday. Treatment is available for people
ages five years and older. This is another way NATIVE HEALTH is
committed to helping you live a healthy and happy life.
For more information about these services or to make an
appointment please contact Kristy at (602) 279-5262 x 3208 or
email her.
NATIVE HEALTH Hosts Brain Time
April 9 - Valley of the Sun Cherokee Meeting
held at NATIVE HEALTH. For information
contact Linda.
April 9-12 - 2017 National Forum on Dropout
Prevention for Native and Tribal
Communities. We-Ko-Pa Resort and
Conference Center, Scottsdale. For
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information call John at (864) 656-2675 or
check the website.
April 11 - Maricopa County Department of
Public Health's Health Improvement
Partnership of Maricopa County
Meeting. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Ability 360 Center
Conference Hall, 5025 e. Washington,
Phoenix. For information or to RSVP contact
Seth.
April 12 - Restoration of Civil Rights. Free
one-on-one help for ex-offenders, adult and
youth who want to have their civil rights
restored and cases set aside. Maricopa
County Downtown Justice Court. 9:00-11:00
a.m. Limited seating. Pre-registration
required. Walk-ins welcome. To register cick
here or email them.
NATIVE HEALTH Hosts Cooking Matters for
Families
April 13 - 2nd Annual Arizona Cord Blood
Conference: Blazing Frontiers. Desert Willow
Conference Center, Phoenix. 8:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. For information click here.
April 13 - Maricopa County Attorney's Office
Citizens Academy. This award winning
program takes you through jail and into
court to see each critical stage of the
process. Day long program.
Free. Applications due two weeks before
class. For information click here.
April 14 - Spring into Health. Children and
family health fair and fun activities. Phoenix
Indian Medical Center. 10:00 a.m. -noon. Egg
Hunt at noon.
April 14 - Plant Tour of Pueblo Grande.
Pueblo Grande Museum, Phoenix. 10:00
a.m.-11:00 a.m. Program is free with paid
museum membership. For more information
click here.
NATIVE HEALTH Hosts
Free Childbirth Classes
April 15 - Arizona Department of Veterans'
Services presents the 2017 Arizona
Military/Veteran Women's Expo. 9:00 a.m.-
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2:00 p.m. Grand Canyon University, Phoenix.
For information email them.
April 15 - Drop-In Discovery Saturday. Pueblo
Grande Museum, Phoenix. 10:00 a.m.-noon.
Informal educational program and hands on
presentation on native Arizona wildlife. For
information click here.
April 15 - MetroCenter's Free photo with the
Easter Bunny. Noon-8:00 p.m. Party, Noon3:00 p.m. MetroCenter Mall,9617 N. Metro
Parkway W. Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 944-0970.
NATIVE HEALTH
hosts Kindergarten Boot Camp
April 15 - Arizona National Guard's 5K Sexual
Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Respect Run. 7:00 a.m. Papago Park Military
Reservation, Bushmaster Field. For more
information contact SSG Eric Koeppen at
(602) 629-4230.
April 16 - Native Easter Sunrise
Celebration. Steele Indian School Park
Service begins at sunrise (approximately 6:30
a.m.). Park opens after 6:00 a.m. and all are
welcome to gather prior to service. Please
bring your own chairs and a blanket/wrap to
keep warm. For questions call (602) 7680042. Sponsored by Phoenix Indian Medical
Center Volunteer Chaplains' Association.
April 17-20 - 16th Annual Native Women and
Men's Wellness Conference. Catamaran
Resort Hotel and Spa, San Diego. American
Indian Institute. For information call (405)
325-4127 or check the website. For
more information contact Steve at (405)
831-3858 or email him.
April 18 - Moral Injury and Our Veterans.
7:00-8:30 p.m. Free event sponsored by
CASA Veterans Ministry. Franciscan Renewal
Center, Scottsdale. For more information or
to register email them.
NATIVE HEALTH Hosts Read it and Eat Literacy and Health Cooking Class for
Families with Young Children
April 19 - Phoenix Children's Hospital
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Community Resource Meeting (focusing on
children's obesity). Mel Cohen Conference
Room at Phoenix Children's Hospital. 9:0010:30 a.m. For more information or to RSVP
contact Emily.
April 19 - Community Legal Services Set Aside
Clinic. Ocotillo Library, 102 W. Southern,
Phoenix. 2:00-5:00 p.m. For information call
(602) 258-3434.
April 19 - Fair Housing - How to identify
discrimination and your rights! Peoria
Awareness Seminar. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Rio Vista
Recreation Center, 8866 W.
Thunderbird. For information or to register
call (623) 773-7070.
April 19-20 - Arizona Coalition for Military
Families. 8th Annual Statewide Symposium.
Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix.
Scholarships available. For information call
(602) 753-8802 or email them.
April 19-21 - 13th Circle of Harmony
HIV/AIDS Wellness
Conference. Albuquerque, NM. For
information click here.
NATIVE HEALTH's Prenatal and Pediatric
Meet and Greet
April 20 - City of Phoenix Landlord / Tenant
Workshops. Desert West Community Center,
6501 W. Virginia, Glendale. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
For information call (602) 495-3700 or (602)
534-4444.
April 20 - Pueblo Grande's Behind the
Scenes Tour. 10:45 a.m. Fee. For information
check the website.
April 20 - Behavioral Health Conference and
Job Fair. Glendale Community College
Student Union, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For
information or to register call Dr. Aubrey at
(623) 845-3212 or email them.
NATIVE HEALTH's Behavioral Health
Monthly Discussion Corner
Let's Talk About Stress
by
Dr. Belinda Quintana
April 20 - AHCCCS Tribal Consultation. 9:00
a.m.-noon. at San Carlos Apache Healthcare
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Corporation on the San Carlos Apache
Nation. Administration Building, Triplett
Conference Room, Peridot. To participate by
phone call (877) 820-7831 and enter code
108903#. To access the Tribal Consultation
Page click here.
April 21 - You Are Not Alone - Survivors of
Rape and Domestic Violence Monument
Quilt. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ASU, Tempe. For
more information check the website.
April 21 - Arizona Geriatric Society 10th
Annual Spring Geriatric Mental Health &
Aging Conference. Keeping the Person in
Person-Centered Geriatric Care. Plaza
Arboleda Conference Center, Tucson. For
information check the website.
April 21-23 - 31st Annual Pow Wow at ASU
(Tempe). ASU Band Practice Field, 6th Street
and Rural Road, Tempe. For information click
here.
April 22 - Phoenix Indian Center's Silver and
Turquoise Ball. Hyatt Regency Downtown,
Phoenix. For more information click here.
April 23 - Arizona Choctaw Clan Meeting.
Held at NATIVE HEALTH. 1:00 p.m. The
Choctaws hope to gather Arizona Choctaws
through potlucks, picnics, and cultural
meetings. For information call Georganne at
(480) 785-6806.
April 23 - R. Carlos Nakai: Coyote in the
Outer World. 1:00-3:30 p.m. Pueblo Grande
Museum. Fee. For information click here.
April 24 - NABI Foundation Golf Classic. For
more information click here.
April 24-26 - 2017 National Oral Health
Conference. Albuquerque, N.M. For
information click here.
April 25 - UA Diversity Virtual Fair. Explore
Every year hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world
visit their primary care providers for stress-related problems. In an
article published by JAMA in 2013, the prevalence of stress in
primary care is high with up to 60-80% of visits having a stressrelated component. According to the American Institute of Stress,
however, it's more than that - up to 75% to 90% of all doctor's
office visits are due to stress-related issues. Stress was considered
to be "America's #1 Health Problem" and an "epidemic" according
to a Times magazine article in 1983. Wow! That was a long time
ago, but look where we are now. Most people would agree that
circumstances have gotten worse since then. But the good news is
that stress can be alleviated with a little help and determination to
make the necessary changes in lifestyle.
What is stress? According to Miriam-Webster, the definition of
stress is a state of tension, a force that tends to change the shape
of an object, or a special importance given to something. But
psychologically speaking, the term "stress" was first described in
1936 as "the non-specific response of the body to any demand for
change." In other words, anything
that poses a challenge or a threat
to our well-being and how the
brain and body responds to these
challenges. Not only is stress
causing havoc in people's bodies,
but it is also costing America more
than $300 billion annually, according to Occupational safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)
(as quoted in Web MD, the Effects of Stress on Your Body, 2016).
Stress affects everyone. Most people do not realize how much
power this little word, "stress," can have on our minds, bodies, and
emotions. Of course, there are different types of stress, survival
stress ("fight or flight"), internal stress (constant worries),
relational (spouse, partner, children problems), environmental
stress (noise, crowding), fatigue (overwork), traumatic stress such
as domestic violence, natural disasters (earthquakes), adverse
childhood experiences, war, etc. In this day and age it is common
for people to experience stress on a daily basis, it's normal. But
constant stress that leads to distress is not. Job stress is the leading
source of stress for adults, but stress levels have also increased in
children, teenagers, college students, and the elderly. Be it crime,
violence, peer pressures, unhealthy life style habits, or the erosion
of family and religious values - these are just a few of the sources
of stress that have been cited as the contributing factors related to
increased levels of stress.
Most of us take stress for granted, but we shouldn't. Some health
problems that may be caused by stress, or made worse by stress,
include: headaches, insomnia, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis,
eating disorders such as obesity or weight loss, depression, anxiety
and panic attacks. This is mostly because stress can disable the
body's immune system making a person more susceptible to
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health professions school in a live virtual
setting. Meet with representatives from UA
Public Health to learn about graduate
programs, application process and more. For
more information click here.
April 26 - Arizona Public Health Association
Spring Conference & Arizona Forward host
"Protecting Community Health Design and
Public Health - People, Place,
Policy. Sheraton Grand Phoenix. 8:00-5:00.
For more information click here.
April 26-27 - NB3 Healthy Kids! Healthy
Futures! Conference. Santa Fe, NM. Notah
Begay III Foundation. For information click
here.
illness.
In the following months we will follow up with other articles
regarding stress: things you should know about stress,
understanding your symptoms, the link between stress and mental
illness, how to alleviate everyday stress, healing stress illness, etc.
Stay tuned. Our behavioral health providers in our medical or
behavioral health clinics can help you with a plan to make your
stress manageable.
For more information contact the NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral
Department via email.
NATIVE HEALTH's Living Well Traditionally
Diabetes Prevention Youth Camp
April 27 - Arizona Food Summit. Young's
Market Co, 402 S. 54th Place, Phoenix.
Arizona Department of Health Services and
Arizona Department of Education. For more
information or to RSVP email them.
April 26-28 - 2017 National Johnson-O'Malley
Conference, "Gathering of JOM."
Albuquerque, NM.
April 27-30 - Association of American Indian
Physicians 2017 25th Annual Cross Cultural
Medicine Workshop. Santa Fe, NM. For
information call AAIP at (405) 946-7072 or
email Alex.
April 28 - Dia del Nino, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Biehn
Park, Guadalupe. Walk begins at 5:30 p.m.
April 28 - El Dia de los Ninos. Margaret Hance
Park, 1202 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. City of Phoenix Latino Institute.
April 28 - 26th Annual Alzheimer's
Conference. Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E.
Shea, Scottsdale. For information or
registration click here.
Click here to view the Camp Registration Forms and Physical.
Wellness Warriors - NATIVE HEALTH's
Children's Obesity Prevention Program
April 29 - City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to
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Five Program 2017 Fatherhood Summit. Free
one day event for men, community agencies
and organizations. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Phoenix Convention Center, South
Ballroom. For information contact Latrisha.
April 29 - Guadalupe's Birthday Party. 2:0010:00 p.m. Guadalupe.
April 29 - Law Day for Women. Sponsored by
Fresh Start Women's Foundation. Bankruptcy
law, employment law, family law,
immigration law, landlord/tenant law, tax
law, wills and trusts. 9:00-10:00 a.m.
registration. 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. attorney
meetings. Attorney meetings are scheduled
on a first come, first serve basis. Registration
fee $10.00. 1130 E. McDowell, Phoenix. For
more information check the website.
April 29-30 - PHX 3 on 3 Basketball
tournament. Check NABI Foundation for
discounts. For information click here.
May 2 - Guadalupe's Mother and Daughter
Tea for families with children entering grades
k-5. Free dinner and Teddy Bear tea. 5:00
p.m. Pascua Yaqui Tribal Building,
Guadalupe. For information call (480) 7682000.
May 3 - How to Generate Real Systemic
Change featuring Michael Soto, Economic
Equity Policy manager at Arizona Community
Action Association. Hosted by Arizona
Department of Economic Security. 10:00
a.m.-noon. Igloo Conference Room, ADHS,
250 N. 17th Avenue. For information or to
register click here.
The NATIVE HEALTH Wellness Warriors Program is currently
looking for Native American children (ages 7-12) and their families,
who are interested in learning and promoting healthy eating.
ATTENTION: Camp location and dates have been modified. It's that
time of year again! Our annual Living Well Traditionally Diabetes
Prevention Youth Camp is fast approaching, dates are set, and
registration is OPEN! This year we are taking 10-12 year old Native
American boys and girls to Mingus Mountain Camp for four days,
scheduled May 30th - June 2th. The date is set one week prior to
our previous planned date and we will no longer be attending
Camp Colley. Once again, applications are open and filling fast!
Click here for the Camp Registration form.
April highlights the importance of health in our youth through
Every Kid Healthy Week! This week is an annual observance
designed to celebrate school wellness achievements. It shines a
spotlight on the great efforts of school partners to improve the
health and wellness of their students. It also brings to attention the
efforts of promoting the link between nutrition, physical activity,
and learning - because healthy kids learn better! Parents are
encouraged to find out if their child's school participates! For free
resources please click here. Here are some ways to celebrate
Every Kid Healthy Week at your school, or at home:
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Host a healthy foods taste test with fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, and low fat dairy products.
Invite a local fitness instruction to volunteer to lead family
Zumba or other classes.
Plant a school garden or refresh an existing one.
Plan a school-wide Fun Run - engage with parent
volunteers or members of parent committees to get
involved.
If you are interested in learning more about the Camp
opportunity or would like the Application please contact Amanda
at (602) 279-5262 x 3457 or email her.
If you, or someone you know, would like additional information
contact Dr. Katie Carpenter at (602) 279-5262 x 3454, contact her
via email or click to view the Wellness Warriors flyer.
May 3 - Cultural Competency Conference.
Best practices to create a culture of inclusion
and respect for diverse populations. 8:30
a.m.-2:00 p.m. Includes lunch. Verna McClain
Wellness Center, Roosevelt Conference
Room, 1030 E. Baseline, Phoenix.
This program is supported by funding from the Office of
the Attorney General.
NATIVE HEALTH's Domestic Violence
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May 5 - Governor Ducey's Youth Commission
Youth Leadership Day. Grand Canyon
University. Free for high school students.
Lunch provided. For information click here.
May 6 - Cinco de Mayo sin Alcohol. Marivue
Park, Phoenix. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Terros.
May 9 - Volunteerpalooza. 10:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m. Burton Barr Library, 1221 N. Central,
Phoenix. For information call (480) 3161617. City of Phoenix, Arizona @ Work and
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care.
May 9 - Indian Legal Program at the Sandra
Day O'Connor College of Law - ILP-NALSA
Graduation Reception, Room 544, Beus
Center for Law and Society, Phoenix. 6:009:00 p.m.
May 10-11 - Perinatal Mood Disorders:
Components of Care. ADHS. Held at St.
Joseph's Medical Center, Phoenix. Fee. For
information click here.
May 12 - 2017 AOHC Oral Health Summit:
Launching the Future of Arizona's Oral
Health. Wigwam Resort, Litchfield Park,
AZ. For information email them.
Program and Services
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Every year in April many agencies celebrate sexual assault
awareness month in order to bring awareness to the issues
encompassing sexual assault.
What is sexual assault?
According to the Department of Justice, "sexual assault is any type
of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit
consent of the recipient" (2017).
How did sexual assault awareness month evolve?
The movement began as early as 1970's with the creation of an
event called "Taking Back the Night" where women publicly
protested rape and sexual assault. These marches protested the
violence and fear women
encountered while walking the
streets at night. In the late 1980's
the National Coalition Against
Sexual Assault (NCASA) received a preferred week for national
sexual assault awareness. As the late 1990's began many advocates
started to coordinate events and activities throughout the month
of April. In April of 2001 sexual assault awareness month was
nationally observed. Former President Barack Obama was the first
U.S. president to proclaim the month of April as Sexual Assault
Awareness Month. (National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 2016)
Statistics - What are the numbers?
The Facts on Violence Against American Indians/ Alaskan Native
Women:
American Indian women experience much higher levels of
sexual violence than other women in the U.S.
• Native American and Alaskan Native women are more than
2.5 times more likely to be raped or sexually assaulted
• 1 in 3 Native women will be raped during their lifetime
• Over 2/3 (two thirds) of American Indian and Alaskan
Native sexual assault victims believed their attackers had
been drinking and/or taking drugs before the offense]
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May 12-14 - Healing of Memory Workshop
for Veterans. Franciscan Renewal Center,
Scottsdale. For information or to register call
(651) 687-9767 or email them.
May 16 - Stop Pests in Housing Workshop.
CEU's provided for participating Arizona Pest
Management Professionals licensed. 7:30
a.m.-5:00 p.m. UA Cooperative Extension,
Phoenix. For information call (602) 827-8200
or email Dawn. Continental breakfast and
lunch provided. Preregistration required.
May 20 - Crisis Management for Family
Members. 4 hour training for families who
have been faced with: crisis situation,
challenging behavior, not knowing what to
(Futures Without Violence)
Male Sexual Assault Statistics
14% of reported rapes involve men or boys
1 in 6 reported sexual assaults being against a boy
1 in 25 reported sexual assaults are against a man
Male victims represent 5% of reported sexual assaults
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(1 in 6 - Support for Men and Those Who Care About Them, 2017)
What services does NATIVE HEALTH provide to victims of sexual
assault?
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do, and wanting to know how to collaborate
and support. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. MARC
Community Resources, Mesa. For
information or to register call Dawn at (480)
244-8110 or email her.
May 25-26 - Regional American Indian &
Alaska Native Tribal Forum: All of Us
Research Program on Precision Medicine.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino. UA and
Banner Health. For information call Meli at
(520) 626-7723 or email them.
June 2017 - 2017 Summer Research Training
Institute for American Indian and Alaska
Native Health Professionals. Northwest
Portland Area Indian Health Board. For more
information or to register click here.
June 1-2 - Let's Get Better Together: A
Quality Look at Health Care. 6th Annual
Conference on LGBTQ Integrated Health.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson. For
information check the website.
NATIVE HEALTH offers assistance in aiding victims of domestic and
sexual violence. The services include victim case management,
counseling, prevention education and women's empowerment
group. Together we can break the cycle of violence in the
community. If you are Native American and/ or Alaskan Native 13
years and older who are located in the Phoenix metro Area and are
needing assistance in domestic violence or sexual assault please
contact the Victim's Services Case Manager at (602) 279-5262 x
3210 for more information or email her.
Children's Screen Time Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that
parents and caregivers develop a family media plan that takes into
account the health, education, and entertainment needs of each
child as well as the whole family. Key recommendations:
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June 3 - NACA's 2017 Sacred Mountain
Prayer Run. Flagstaff. For more information
click here.
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June 5-29 - AILDI Summer Session: Language
Education & Linguistics: A Holistic Immersion
Experience. UA, Tucson. For information call
(520) 621-1068.
June 6-8 - 2017 8th Annual NIHB National
Tribal Public Health Summit. Anchorage,
Alaska. For information click here.
June 12-13 - College Board's Native American
Student Advocacy Institute Conference.
Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. For more
information click here.
June 13 - 25th Annual Wellness Conference,
Winslow Indian Health Care Center. Jeddito
Public School.
For children younger than 18 months, avoid use of screen
media other than video-chatting. Parents of children 18-24
months of age who want to introduce digital media should
choose high-quality
programming, and watch it
with their children to help
them understand what they're
seeing.
For children ages 2 to 5 years,
limit screen use to one hour
per day of high-quality
programs. Parents should coview media with children to
help them understand what they are seeing and apply it to
the world around them.
For children ages 6 and older, place consistent limits on the
time spent using media, the types of media, and make sure
media does not take the place of adequate sleep, physical
activity, and other behaviors essential to health.
Healthy Children has additional information on creating media
plans for families and children including a media time
calculator. For more information click here.
Special thanks to the ADHS Empower Newsletter.
Community Resources
April 7 Deadline - Free two-week camp sponsored by Arizona Republic
and ASU's Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications is
open to future journalists, game developers, and other creative high
school students. Participants will live at the ASU downtown Phoenix
campus June 18-30 and will get to experiment with virtual reality
technology, news games and news apps. For more information click
here.
April 10 Orientation Session - Flinn Scholarship Orientation Session 19
June 14-18 - Pipeline to Law Workshop at
University of Washington School of Law,
Seattle, Washington. For college
sophomores, juniors, seniors, master's
students and college graduates preparing for
law school. ASU Law School. For more
information email Danielle or click here.
June 20 - 12th Annual Youth Wellness
Conference. Winslow Indian Health Care
Center. Dilkon Community School.
June 20-23 - 3rd Annual Health
Communication Leadership Institute. Austin,
TX. For information click here.
June 27-29 - 10th Annual Arizona American
Indian Youth Conference registration.
"Native Youth Wellness: Taking Care of Your
Health and the Environment." Flagstaff,
Doubletree Hotel. For youth 12-19. Inter
Tribal Council of Arizona. For information
click here.
June 28-29 - Rural Women's Health
Symposium: "A Holistic Approach to Health".
Poco Diablo Resort, Sedona, AZ. For more
information click here.
July 6-8 - School Nurses Organization of
Arizona in collaboration with the Arizona
Department of Education. "AMP it up" 30th
Annual Conference. For RNs, PNs, School
Health Services Stakeholders, and unlicensed
assistive personnel. Wigwam Resort,
Litchfield Park. For information check the
website.
July 9 - NABI Foundation's College and Career
Fair. Ak Chin. For information click here.
July 9-15 NABI Foundation's Basketball
Tournament - Click here for more
information.
July 17-19 - Adolescent Health Conference.
Arizona Department of Health Services. Held
Attendance is strongly encouraged but attendance is not required in
order to apply for the Flinn Scholarship. The information will be
especially valuable for high-school juniors who will be applying for the
Flinn Scholarship later this year and graduating in spring 2018. For
more information click here.
April 14 Deadline - National Congress of American Indians Native
Graduate Health Fellowship Application. Students must be AI/AN and
new or continuing full-time student pursuing a graduate or
professional degree in health during the fall of 2017. For more
information click here.
April 14 Deadline - Native American Science and Engineering Program
(NASEP). Free, unique, pre-college summer experience for Native
American high school students in the state of Arizona (or just
beyond). June 11-17 at UA Tucson. For current high school
sophomores or juniors (or rising juniors or seniors for 2017-2018
academic year) and enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe.
For information click here.
April 14 Deadline for full scholarships - Aspiring Youth Campentrepreneur & leadership Aspiring Youth Camp is open to 9-12th
grade high school students (and 2016 graduates); who want to come
together with like-minded, thought leaders, businessmen/women and
innovators and gain the tools necessary for success in all roles of
life. Two sessions-starting early June - each three nights/four daysplus leadership camp back in the valley after camp and five-$1,000
seed capital funding awards available to those youth with outstanding
business or social innovation ideas/plans. Cost $290 scholarships available. For information click here. Full scholarships
available until April 14.
April 17 Deadline - Native American Management Internship - Town
of Gilbert, Arizona. For students studying in fields relating to
government, American Indian studies, public administration, public
policy, or business leadership. Applicants must also be interested in
pursuing a career in public service to Native American communities,
issues, or organizations upon graduation. Graduate students
preferred. Undergraduate students may be considered. 20 hours per
week and flexible schedule. Hourly salary and credit. Summer program
May 22-August 3 and Fall internship August 28-December 14. For
information contact Leah at at (480) 503-6840 or email her.
April 21 Deadline - Arizona Youth Leadership Forum for Students and
Transitioning Young Adults Who Have Disabilities. Event to be held
June 18-23 at ASU, Phoenix Campus. For information check the
website.
May 12 Deadline - American Public Health Association's Native
Student Travel Support Application. For AI/AN/NH students to attend
the 145th APHA Annual Meeting in Atlanta in November 2017. For
information click here.
May 15 Deadline - Phoenix Indian Center is accepting applications for
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at Desert Willow Conference Center,
Phoenix. Information available in May.
July 18-21 - 18th Annual Summer Institute.
ASU's Center for Applied Behavioral Health
Policy. Hilton Sedona. For information click
here.
August 13-17 - 49th Annual Southwestern
School for Behavioral Health Studies
Conference. JW Marriott, Tucson. For
information click here.
September 18-20 - 2nd Annual Conference
on Native American Nutrition. Mystic Lake
Casino, Prior Lake, MN. For information click
here.
September 19-21 - 2017 Diabetes in Indian
Country. Albuquerque, NM.
Community Events and Resources are
provided to the community as a resource
and are NOT endorsed by NATIVE HEALTH.
Click here to view Upcoming
Events.
the Freeport McMoRan and Cyprus Tohono Corporation Four Year
Scholarships. For more information and applications please click here.
May 15 Deadline - Flinn Brown Civic Leadership Academy. For
individuals in Arizona who are nonpartisan and want vital state roles
as elected officials, agency executives, board and commission
members, and policy advisors. For information click here.
SUMMER STEM CAMP-digital detox - outdoor connect. Summer
STEM Camp broadens youth's exposure to STEM in Nature with a wide
variety of innovative field lessons, fun recreation activities and great
adventure. There may be limited WIFI in the mountains but they
promise a much better connection! Ages 9-15 year old -July 9-12th 3
nights/4 days. Scholarships available. For information click here.
Fresh Air CAMP-(Foster Youth). Fresh Air is an unforgettable
experience that connects youth to the amazing natural environment
beyond city pollution, noisy streets and harsh city lights. Hands-on
educational field lessons garner a sense of achievement which in turn
increases confidence, self-esteem and resilience and enables youth to
see new possibilities for themselves.. Full assistance available. Click
here to register.
Camp Not-A-Wheeze - 15 free scholarships for Native American
children to attend Camp. First come, first served. For children ages 714 with moderate to severe asthma. Camp held at Friendly Pines, May
27-June 1 in Prescott. American Lung Association in Arizona. For
information contact Stacey via email.
Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program for Repayment of
Health Professions Educational Loans - Click here for more
information.
Arizona Community Foundation - Online Scholarship Program
Applications Open. For high school seniors, current college students
and graduate level students attending schools anywhere in the
US. Scholarships are available for two-year and four-year colleges and
universities as well as technical and vocational schools. For
information click here.
Summer Research Training Institute for American Indian and Alaska
Native Health Professionals Registration - Northwest Portland Area
Indian Health Board. Limited travel scholarships. Tuition waived for
AI/AN participants. For more information click here.
Girl Scout Camp Scholarships Available - Four beautiful camps and
250 amazing sessions to choose from. The camp experience promotes
independence, healthy habits and builds friendships. Our camps are
all-girl and operated by the Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine
Council. Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem-you can still go to camp with
us! We have residential, day and hybrid (day and overnight) camps for
girls k-12. Scholarships available. Join us for one of our camp open
houses to see what camp is all about. For more information call (602)
452-7000 or check the website.
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Determinants of Health: HUD Report on Urban AI/AN Housing
Needs. To download the document click here.
American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships - Click here for more
information.
Valley of the Sun Cherokees - Monthly meetings and is a community
dedicated to history, culture, heritage, tradition, fellowship and
service. Meetings held second Saturday of the month at NATIVE
HEALTH. For more information contact
Linda.
Living a Balanced Life with Diabetes - New toolkit for American
Indians/Alaska Natives with Diabetes. The toolkit, helps health
professionals address emotional issues. Call (888) 693-6337 to order a
kit.
WE R NATIVE - Health text messaging service for American Indian and
Alaska Native teens and young adults. Text NATIVE to 24587 for
weekly health tips, contests, and life advice. Sponsored by the
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board.
Clothing from Heaven - Free clothing for Tribal members. Clothing is
distributed by plane by a nonprofit organization. For information
check the website.
AZ Tribal Health Listserv - UA, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of
Public Health. To sign up for the listserv click here.
Native American Senior Association (NASA) for individuals over
60. Friendship, activities, exercise, arts and crafts, lunch, social
activities, transportation, presentations, Talking Circle, bingo, and
more. Monday-Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Call Katie at (602)
253-9073 for more information about the new location at 1430 East
Indian School in Phoenix. To view their Newsletter click here.
PFLAG-Native Support Group (LGBTQ Support Group) - For more
information contact Sheila at (602) 803-3907 or check the website.
College Depot (City of Phoenix) provides free programs. College Depot
is located at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 North Central Avenue,
Phoenix. Now providing walk-in assistance to students on
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For more information call (602)
261-8847.
Sesame Street Workshop, Little Children, Big Challenges:
Incarceration. For information click here.
Affordable Housing Locator - For housing locations all over the United
States. Click here for more information.
VetTix - Free tickets for veterans by registering your DD214. Vets only
pay postage to send tickets to your home. Venues throughout the
valley. For information click here.
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Hunger Hotline - WhyHunger collects and distributes information
about programs that address the immediate and long-term needs of
struggling families and individuals. The national WhyHunger Hotline
(1.800.5HUNGRY or 1.800.548.6479), refers people in need of
emergency food assistance to food pantries, government programs,
and model grassroots organizations that work to improve access to
healthy, nutritious food, and build self-reliance. To view their website
and locate food resources click here.
Low cost internet in Arizona - For information click here.
Community Resource & Referral Center for Homeless Vets - Phoenix.
For information on services and resources click here.
Native Health News Alliance - Online newsletter for health news in
Indian Country. Click here for the link.
New website on government benefits for Native Americans Nativeonestop - For information click here.
Food Insecurity Assessment Tool and Resource List - Easy to use tool
from I.H.S. to find out if patients/ clients have access to enough
nutritious food. To view the document click here.
My Native Plate - Two page nutrition education tool, designed as a
placemat. Easy to understand and shows balanced meals with
reasonable portion sizes. For information click here.
Phoenix Indian Center's Classroom Training Allowance Program
Information - A weekly allowance for eligible graduating post
secondary Native American, Alaska and Native Hawaiian students is
available through the Phoenix Indian Center's Classroom Training
Program. Students must be enrolled in the Native Workforce Services
(NWS). Students are encouraged to complete the enrollment process
at least five months prior to graduation. The weekly allowance can be
received for the last 12 weeks of classroom time, internship, or
externship. Students must seek employment after graduation through
Native Workforce Services. For information contact Iris at (602) 2646768 x 2206 or email her.
SRPMIC Foster Care Program - Looking for families and/or individuals
to recruit, train, and license to open their home and family to
Community children. Short and long term options. SRPMIC Foster
Care is open to enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribal
Nations and Employees of SRPMIC Tribal Government and Education.
For information call Averae at (480) 362-5645 or email her.
Discounted Internet Service - As of March 31, 2016 the FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) has approved rules to modify the
current Lifeline program, which previously provided discounted
telephone services, to also include discounted internet services for
people who meet the qualifications. This modernization update from
the FCC will help provide 21st century access for any low-income
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individual, helping to reduce the barriers that prevent access to
educational and career opportunities. For more information about
the updates to the Lifeline program, please visit the FCC webpage.
Future Inspired Native American Leaders, Youth College & Career
Readiness Program- Phoenix Indian Center - This program was
developed especially for high school students. Join this year round
program and network with your Native peers. Learn skills that to help
you in your HS and post-secondary academic success and learn about
your passions and career opportunities that match your passions.
During the year you will take tours of local campuses, visit local
employers, visit tribal communities, learn more about your culture
and how to make wise decisions. This program is led by a youth
council and designed around what students, want to learn and do.
There are several community service projects throughout the year to
help give back to our community. During your time in the program,
you will develop and improve your leadership and soft skills to prepare
you for success in school, work and your personal life. Join today! Call
(602) 264-6768 additional information.
Western Region Public Health Training Center - Featured training
opportunities. For more information click here. For Arizona, Nevada,
California, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. Excellent training
opportunities and programs.
Healthy Native Youth - Raising Healthy Native Youth Through
Culturally Relevant Health Education. For information check the
website.
Future Inspired Native American Leaders Mentoring Program is a
partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona and
Phoenix Indian Center. Native American High School youth are
matched with adult volunteers and have additional opportunities to
participate in cultural and college/career readiness activities together!
We are enrolling for both Mentors (18+ years old) and mentees (high
school students). Contact Tribal Partnership Coordinator Bobbi Rose
Nez at (602) 769-7463 or email her for more information.
I.H.S. Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention - Special
Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) Diabetes Prevention (DP) and
Healthy Hearts Toolkits. To view the toolkits click here.
1,000 Grandmothers Project - This project engages Native elders
(specifically grandmothers) in reducing the rate of Sudden Unexpected
Infant Deaths (SUIDs) by educating and mentoring young Native
parents and future parents about safe sleep practices for infants
during traditional activities. Lean more and access the project
resources.
Report Released Detailing Tribal Priorities on Improved Nutrition and
Food Access - This report summarizes key discussions and learnings on
food access in Indian Country and provides strategic framework and
road map. To learn more click here.
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Tips for Staying Active at Any Size - The National Institute of Diabetes
and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has tips for increasing activity at
any size. For information click here.
New Resource - The Young at Heart Cardio Fitness Guide - Free online
guide for seniors includes information on resources on exercise, diet,
genetics, environmental factors and mental well being. For
information click here.
Use of Technology with Young Children - Departments of Health and
Human Services and Education released a joint policy brief on the use
of technology with young children to help families and early educators
use technology to promote active, engaged, meaningful, and socially
interactive learning. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggest for
children younger than 18 months to avoid use of screen media other
than video-chatting. Parents of children 18-24 months of age who
want to introduce digital media should choose high quality
programming, and watch it with their children to help them
understand what they're seeing. For children ages 2-5 years, one hour
of technology use is appropriate per day, inclusive of time spent at
home and in early learning settings and across devices. Another great
resource for families is Common Sense Media.
Native American Children's Literature Recommended Reading List For information click here. For additional information on the
American Indians in Children's Literature website click here.
Tribal Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention Best Practices Guide 2016 Guide offers recommended strategies to increase seat belt use,
increase child safety seat use, and reduce alcohol-impaired driving in
Indian Country. For information click here.
Double Up Food Bucks - For more information about this innovative
program click here. This program provides double the value of SNAP
and food stamp benefits used at farmers markets and grocery stores
around the Valley, helping people bring home more healthy fruits and
vegetables while supporting local farmers.
$3.00 Phoenix Zoo Opportunity for Low Income Families who use
EBT Card - For information click here.
Maricopa County Food Systems Coalition - For information click here.
Interventions for Childhood Obesity in the First 1,000 Days: A
Systemic Review - Click here to view the Review.
Ten Ways to Empower Children to Live Healthy Lives PDF.
Arizona Department of Health Services - Empower Newsletter for
Early Care and Education, Bureau of Nutrition and Physical Activity
Sign Up.
Native One Stop - Site for American Indians and Alaska Natives with
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easy, online access to Federal resources and programs. This site will
make it easier to provide improved, personalized access to find
services, receive consistent information and streamline outreach and
services by Federal agencies. For information click here.
Health and Health Care for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Infographic shows the rates of poverty, job security, insurance
coverage, and chronic health needs in the American Indian and Alaska
Native populations in the U.S. For more information click here.
New Tribal Agenda Aims to Improve Behavioral Health in Native
Communities - On December 6, the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) released the Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda
(TBHA), a first-of-its-kind collaborative tribal -federal blueprint that
presents strategies and priorities to improve the behavioral health of
American Indians and Alaska Natives. American Indians and Alaska
Natives represent 2 percent of the total U.S. population (6.6 million
persons), but experience disproportionately high rates of behavioral
health problems such as mental and substance use disorders. For
more information click here.
Partners in Justice - Bureau of Indian Affairs Victim Specialists
Video. For more information click here.
Arizona Department of Economic Security Parenting Time Coloring
Calendar - To view the calendar click here.
4 Skills to Teach Your Daughter by 13 - Produced by the Office of
Women's Health. For more information click here.
Native Americans Make Progress Against Diabetes Complications Article in CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
City of Phoenix Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Sites, through April
18. Program is free for those who earned $54,000 or less in 2016. For
information click here.
Maricopa County Home Improvement Program - Program provides
home repairs and modifications so you can be safe and healthy in
home. For information call (602) 506-5911 (Maricopa County).
Pregnancy Social Media Toolkit - FDA Office of Women's Health - For
information click here.
Diversity Toolkit from US Administration on Aging - Starting point for
conversations regarding how to better serve diverse populations of
older adults. For information click here.
Gathering of Native Americans Fact Sheet - Publication developed for
AI/AN audiences and organizations provides an overview of the
Gathering of Native Americans and Alaska Natives curriculum. For
information click here.
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CDC Foundation launches new preconception health mobile App Show Your Love. For more information click here.
Native American Veterans Income Tax Settlement Fund (NASF) - The
Arizona Legislature created the Native American Veterans Income Tax
Settlement Fund designed to return state income tax erroneously
withheld from Arizona Native Americans who served in the US Military
while claiming Tribal land as their domicile from 9/1/199312/31/2005. The Fund is now active and further background and
information on how to apply for the refund is available by clicking
here.
CMS Division of Tribal Affairs - Responsible for creating and
disseminating informational materials to AI AN
beneficiaries, providers, and relevant health professionals on CMS
programs. This includes multimedia printed materials, webinars,
training programs, etc. For information click here.
Clothing Cabin Free Clothing, Household items for Homeless
Veterans - Clothes Cabin, 1100 N. Alma School Road, Suite 10,
Chandler. For homeless veterans, free clothing and household items
every three months. Client hours are 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays and 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursdays. A photo ID is
required and service is available to any homeless vet in need,
regardless of city of residence. Clothes Cabin will also provide
homeless vets with a laundry service, one load a week, and small
storage lockers if needed. For more information check their website.
Tax Forms for Tax Season Health Coverage - Remember: The 2016 Tax
Filing period is here. If you are either a member of a Federally
Recognized Indian Tribe including an Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Act Corporation Shareholder (ANCSA) or are otherwise eligible for
services through an Indian health care provider or the Indian Health
Service you are eligible to claim an exemption using code "E" on the
Form 8965. For more information please talk to your tax agent or click
here.
Volunteers Needed for Phoenix Indian Medical Center Auxiliary Gift
Shop. The Gift Shop is one program of the Auxiliary which supports
PIMC, its patients, staff and visitors. The money raised in the nonprofit shop is used to supplement the medical center's budget and
allocates scholarships to Native American students studying in the
health field. Start the process by contacting Roberta Arthur, Volunteer
Coordinator, at (602) 263-1576.
City of Phoenix Open Doors Homeownership Program - Assists first
time home buyers with the purchase of an affordable home in the City
of Phoenix. Based on need, the program provides up to $15,000 to
assist with down payment and closing costs. Must complete 8 hours of
homebuying education from US HUD certified housing counseling
agency. For information click here.
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a resource and are NOT endorsed by NATIVE HEALTH.
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