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NATIVE
HEALTH
4520 North Central
Avenue
3rd
Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
P (602)
279-5262
F (602) 279-5390
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-5
Walk In
Hours:
Medical - Monday-Friday
8-10
a.m.
1-3 p.m.
Dental - Monday-Thurs.
8-10
a.m.
12-2 p.m.
WIC
Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:30-5:30
Visit our
website
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April NATIVE HEALTH
Photos
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Health Start family (left) with
Karen, NATIVE HEALTH Health Start Educator.
NATIVE HEALTH employee working at the NIGA
(National Indian Gaming Association)
booth.
NATIVE HEALTH employee distributing NATIVE
HEALTH information at the ASU Pow Wow.
NATIVE HEALTH ASU Intern distributing health
information at the PIMC Spring Into Health
event.
ASU student Yvette volunteering at NATIVE
HEALTH.
Banner Alzheimer's presentation at NATIVE
HEALTH. Over 20 people attended this
informative event.
NATIVE HEALTH R.N. intern working on FIT
testing.  Dental student,
Nikki G. from A.T. Still University.
 ITCA employees
donating food to NATIVE HEALTH Health Start
Program. Thank you ITCA!  Wal Mart Gift Card
winner from ASU Pow Wow.
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Volume 3, Issue 5
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May 2009
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Dear Pete,
NATIVE HEALTH has just completed an
incredible month! The agency was fortunate
enough to be selected as a recipient of the
Federal Government's economic stimulus money to
 open an additional
Federally Qualified Health Care Center
(FQHC). The new clinic will provide primary
and preventive health services for everyone;
infants to the elderly. Services will range
from routine exams to immunizations and prenatal
care. Health care costs will be covered by
an expanded array of reimbursement plans including
private insurance, public resources such as
AHCCCS, Kids Care, and Medicare and sliding fee
scales for those that are uninsured. The
sliding fee scales are based upon household
income; meaning what you pay depends on your
family income. NATIVE HEALTH's sliding scale
fees are among the lowest available. NATIVE
HEALTH wants to assure that everyone has access to
health care regardless of capacity to pay.
Our second site is located at
2423 West Dunlap. Improvements to the
facility have been initiated and work is on
schedule for the projected opening of July 1,
2009. We look forward to seeing you at the
new site.  NATIVE HEALTH is pleased to be part of the
solution to the economic conditions. The new
clinic will be available to serve people
experiencing reduced income and health
benefits. The clinic also provides
opportunities for employment. See the NATIVE
HEALTH website for agency job
postings.
Our AAAHC
accredited clinic at 4520 North Central Avenue,
Third Floor will remain open and will continue to
provide exemplary primary medical, dental,
behavioral health and WIC services
as well as transportation for medical and dental
services. We also received some other
wonderful news this month. NATIVE HEALTH was
selected as one of the finalists in the Be More
Informed category of the KAET Be More
Awards.  NATIVE HEALTH is thrilled
to be one of the three finalists. If you
would like to attend the event or receive more
information check
their website. Happy Mother's Day to
all of you. I hope you have a wonderful day
celebrating with your family. Have a great
month! Sincerely, Richard L.
Zephier, Ph.D. Chief Executive
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H191 "Swine" Flu
Information
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NATIVE HEALTH is
concerned about your health. As you may know
there has been a recent outbreak of H191 "swine"
flu and four confirmed cases in the metro-Phoenix
area. The following information about the
H191 flu outbreak was provided by the Inter Tribal
Council's Epidemiology Center. Please let us
know if you have any questions or
concerns.
"Public health officials within
the United States and
throughout the world are
investigating outbreaks of H191 swine influenza
(swine flu). The H191 Swine flu is a contagious
respiratory disease of pigs caused by a type A
influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of
influenza among pigs. H191 swine flu viruses are
not transmitted by eating pork, because high
temperatures (160° F) kill the viruses as it does
for other bacteria and viruses. However, public
health officials have determined that the H191
swine flu virus currently under investigation
spreads from human-to-human and can cause illness
in humans.
The symptoms of H191 swine flu
in people are similar to the
symptoms of
seasonal flu in humans and may include:
fever,
cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose,
chills,
headache and body aches and extreme
fatigue. Some
people have reported diarrhea and
vomiting with H191 swine flu. Severe illness, such
as pneumonia and deaths have been reported with
H191 swine flu infection in people in
other
countries. Like seasonal flu, H191 swine
flu may cause a
worsening of underlying chronic
medical conditions. Most people who get H191 swine
flu recover fully within 1-2 weeks. There is
no vaccine for H191 swine flu at this
time.
Fortunately, the H191 swine flu viruses
isolated from cases in the United States are
sensitive to two antiviral drugs, which can be
used to treat patients with flu-like illnesses.
Because the current situation is likely to change,
you can always get information at:
www.cdc.gov/swineflu or www.azdhs.gov.
Decrease your chances of contracting H191
swine flu by: *Wash hands frequently with soap and
running water or alcohol based hand cleaners.
*Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you
cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the
trash after you use it. *Avoid touching your
eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this
way. *Try to avoid close contact with sick
people. *Do not shake hands if you are
sick. *If you get sick with the flu, stay
home from work or school and other public places
until you are well. *Other good health
habits that help prevent illness include: getting
plenty of sleep, being physically active, managing
stress, drinking plenty of fluids and eating
nutritious foods."
Information provided by
Epidemiology Center of the Inter Tribal Council of
Arizona. Click
here to view the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona's
website
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Annual Meeting/NATIVE
HEALTH Board of Directors
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NATIVE HEALTH will be hosting the agency
Annual Meeting which will be held at the Native
American Community Service Center (NATIVE HEALTH
building), 4520 North Central Avenue in the 6th
Floor Community Conference Room on Tuesday, May
19th at 5:30 p.m. Community members are
invited. For more information please contact
Michelle Paxson at (602) 279-5262 x 3101 or email Michelle. If you
are interested in applying for a Board of
Directors position please contact Michelle at the
above phone number. NATIVE HEALTH is
encouraging consumers of services to take a role
in the governance and direction of the agency
through participation as a Board Member.
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Women's Health Fair -
Tuesday, May 12th
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NATIVE HEALTH is hosting a Women's Health
Fair on Tuesday, May 12th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m. This Health Fair will include free lunch,
goodies, health screenings,  pedometers, cooking
demonstrations and much more. Over 30
different vendors will be participating.
In addition, the grand prize for the
raffle will be a two night stay at the Embassy
Suites Hotel Phoenix Scottsdale at Stone Creek
Golf Club donated by NATIVE HEALTH Board  Member, Steve Ninham.
No reservations are
necessary- just stop by! Lots of
raffle  prizes and more! Free
lunch and nutrition information provided by the
American Indian Prevention Coalition!
For more information contact Susan at
(602) 279-5262 x 3302 or email
her.
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Women's Services
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5 Things Concerned Men Can Do to Create
Safer, Happier families
1. "Break out of
the man box". Challenge traditional images
of manhood that stop us from actively taking a
stand to end violence against
women.
2. Accept and own our
responsibility that violence against women will
not end until men become part of the solution to
end it. We must take an active role in
creating a cultural and social shift that no
longer tolerates violence against
women.
3. Stop supporting the notion
that men's violence against women is due to mental
illness, lack of anger management skills, chemical
dependency, stress, etc. Violence against
women is rooted in the historic oppression of
women and the outgrowth of the socialization of
men.
4. Take responsibility for
creating appropriate and effective ways to develop
systems to educate and hold men accountable.
5. Create systems of accountability
to women in your community. Violence against
women will end only when we take direction from
those who understand it most, women.
Copyright 2004 ACT Men Inc. All
Rights. info@calltomen.org.
If
you or a loved one are being hurt, NATIVE HEALTH
Women's Services can help. Call (602)
279-5262 x 3209 or 3301 for more
information. All calls are completely
confidential.
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Fall Prevention - Tips and
Strategies
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NATIVE HEALTH and Scottsdale Healthcare are
pleased to present a Fall Prevention Program on
Thursday, May 14th  from noon-1:00 p.m.
This workshop will present information on falls
and fall prevention. More than one third of
older adults age 65 and over fall each year in the
U.S. with varying degrees of consequences ranging
from fairly minor to rather serious. Among
older adults, falls are the leading cause of
injury related deaths. For many seniors, the
prospect of a fall or experiencing a fall can be
very traumatizing.  Delicious desserts will be
provided by Maricopa Skills Center students.
There will be an opportunity to ask
questions. For more information contact Susan at
(602) 279-5262 x 3302 or email
Susan.
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Back to School Physicals
and Immunizations
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NATIVE HEALTH will be hosting an Immunization
Clinic on Tuesday June 9th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and
Back to School  Physical/Sports Physicals
Clinic for new and existing patients on Thursday,
June 11th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This
is an easy way to receive your child's sports
physical and immunizations for school. Beat
the rush! For more information and to
schedule an appointment contact Kathy at (602)
279-5262 x 3415 or email Kathy.
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WIC Tidbit of the
Month
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May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness
Month. Anytime the seasons change, there is
more likely to be common allergens in the
atmosphere, including grass, pollen, and
weeds.
Compared with
formula-fed infants, breastfed infants have a
lower incidence of allergic reactions, such as
asthma, recurrent wheezing and skin rashes.
This protection is especially noticeable among
infants with a family history of allergies.
WIC helps you help your family
by offering advice to caregivers on how to feed
their families healthfully. WIC can offer
education on foods that can cause allergies, if
introduced to infants too early.
Additionally WIC encourages women to
breastfeed. WIC staff can counsel
breastfeeding mothers with common issues like milk
supply, how to pump at work, etc. If you or
someone you know can benefit from WIC, please
contact us at (602) 279-5262 (Central and
Campbell) or (602) 263-1558 (16th St. and Indian
School).
"In accordance with
Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture
policy, this institution is prohibited from
discrimination on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, or disability. To
file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Rights,1400 Independence
Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C., 20250-9410 or call
(800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).
"USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer."
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| American Cancer Society
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Benita McKerry, Native American Outreach
Director of the American Cancer Society will be
presenting "A Health Issue  We
Don't Talk Openly About" will be the June Brown
Bag Lunch on June 24th from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Dessert will be provided by NATIVE HEALTH.
For more information contact Susan at
(602) 279-5262 x 3302 or or
email Susan.
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Youth Substance Abuse
Program
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The NATIVE HEALTH Strengthening the Journey
Program, is a substance abuse treatment service
for Native American teens 13-18, and is currently
available with no waiting for admission.
Program staff work with youth and their families
to overcome the challenges associated with
substance abuse. The program is offered free
of charge. The Strengthening the Journey
Program uses an approach of implementing social
interaction, recreational activities, and
improving communication within the family system,
and has proven to decrease drug/alcohol use in
teens. You can also receive gift cards for
participating and taking surveys. This
program also offers an optional Teen Social Group
that focuses on providing teens with sober social
activities. Teens can spend an evening
playing games, playing ball and many other
activities. The teens have been taken to
dinner on many occasions at locations such as
Macayo's, Fuddruckers, and Streets of New York
Pizza. If you or someone in your family
needs help with teen substance abuse concerns
please give us a call. Please contact Wendy
Philpot at (602) 279-5262 x 3210 or email Wendy for more information.
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Upcoming Community
Events
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May 1st/2nd/3rd - NABI Pow
Wow. Native American Basketball Invitational
"Chasing the Sun" 10K and Pow Wow. Registered 10K
participants will receive a t-shirt. The Pow
Wow will be held inside the University of Phoenix
Stadium in Glendale on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. For more information check
www.nabihoops.com/chasingthesun/.
May 9th
- Women's Health Fair and TEA and Fun Run -
Guadalupe, Arizona - Contact Ralph at (480)
768-2063 for more information.
May 9th -
Madison Elementary School District Pow Wow -
Madison Park Elementary School - 1431 East
Campbell. Contact Sylvia at (602) 664-7533
for more information.
May 2009 - Valley of
the Sun Community Diaper Bank Drive. NATIVE
HEALTH is a recipient of the Diaper Bank.
For more information contact
info@valleydiaperbank.org or (602) 253-0050.
May 15 - 9:00 a.m.-4:00p.m. Arizona
Women's Expo - Wellness Community (360 East Palm
Lane) or St. Joseph's Hospital (350 West Thomas
Road). Health screenings, information,
raffles, refreshments, on-site mammograms,
educational workshops, healthy cooking demos and
massages!
May 26th - Urban Indian
Coalition of Arizona - Monthly meeting to prevent
underage drinking - Meetings are held at the
Native American Community Service Center
11:30-1:30. Meetings are open to the
public. For more information call (602)
263-1017.
May 2009 - Call for
Proposals for Early Childhood Care and Family
Development Conference (see below). Contact
Nadine at (623) 670-3561 or email
Nadine@SIENA-AZ.org.
August 7th/8th
- Early Childhood Care and Family Development
Conference - Southwestern Institute for the
Education of Native Americans (SIENA) -
www.SIENA-AZ.org.
September 18th -
6th Annual Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and
Dementia in Native Americans - Tucson,
Arizona. Email:
RoseAnn.Barton@bannerhealth.com.
September
25th - Take Charge! Native American
Leadership Today Conference - Southwestern
Institute for the Education of Native Americans
(SIENA) - www.SIENA-AZ.org.
November
7th - Help Is On the Way: Reaching American Indian
Students. Professional Development
Conference for Educators. University of
Phoenix Northwest Learning Center - Southwest
Institute for the Education of Native Americans
(SIENA) - www.SIENA-AZ.org.
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