NATIVE HEALTH Newsletter
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NATIVE HEALTH
Contact Information
NATIVE HEALTH - Central
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 (formerly APIPA), 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.  Medicare, CMDP, and many private insurance plans are accepted.  Please email Amanda for additional information or you may call (602) 279-5262.

Dental Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-noon
1:00-5:30 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. Reduced fees are available for adults on AHCCCS.

Behavioral Health:
Monday-Friday
Now accepting AHCCCS for behavioral health services. 

Behavioral Health Intakes are accepted on a walk-in basis, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Bring required documents and copies of court orders.

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.

Counseling Services:
  • Intensive Outpatient Program
  • 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 counseling
WIC Hours:   
Central  
Monday-Thursday, 8:00-5:00
Friday 7:30-4:30
Closed 1:00-2:00 p.m.
 
ThunderCloud Optical  
Mondays 9:00-3:00
 
Podiatry through Midwestern University  
2nd and 4th Monday Mornings
 
Optometry through Midwestern  
University
Mondays  
 
HIV Testing - Free, rapid testing
Monday-Friday
8:00-5:00 
 
Hepatitis C Testing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00-5:00  
 
AHCCCS/SNAP/TANF Enrollment Assistance
Monday-Friday
8:00-5:00, first come, first served 
 
NHW Community Health Center
2423 W. Dunlap, Suite 140
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
P (602) 279-5351
F (602) 279-5361
 
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Medical Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.  
Same day appointments available.   
 
Behavioral Health Services:  
Monday-Friday
Now accepting AHCCCS for behavioral health services. 

Behavioral Health intakes are by appointment and currently limited to persons wanting to participate in one the group programs. Bring required documents and copies of court orders.  For information or to make an appointment contact Dr. Quintana.  
 
Counseling Services:  
  • Individual, family and group counseling
  • Domestic Violence Offender Group for women 
WIC Hours: 
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.   
 
ThunderCloud Optical
Fridays, 9:00-3:00
 
Podiatry provided by Midwestern University
1st and 3rd Wednesday afternoons 
 
Optometry provided by Midwestern University  
Fridays
 
HIV and Hepatitis C Testing - free, rapid testing
Thursdays and Fridays
8:00-5:00
 
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
 
AHCCCS/SNAP/TANF Enrollment Assistance  
Available on a first come, first served basis.  Call for required documents list.  
Monday-Friday
11:00-7:00
Saturday  
10:00-7:00
Sunday  
10:00-6:00 
 
WIC Hours:   
Central  
Monday-Thursday, 8:00-5:00
Friday 7:30-4:30
 
PIMC-16th  Street WIC
2nd/4th Mondays 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
1st/3rd 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.  
 
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December NATIVE HEALTH Photos


Mary Wakefield, Ph.D., R.N., Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (middle) and Dorothy Dupree, Phoenix Area Office, Indian Health Service (right), toured NATIVE HEALTH and met with staff.   

 
NATIVE HEALTH hosted a very successful Urban Day of Action to inform the community about the Affordable Care Act and Native American specifics. The event was very well attended, with over 100 participants attending throughout the event.

Thank you to Health and Human Services, Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, National Council of Urban Indian Health, National Indian Health Board, Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers and Congressman Ruben Gallego and Congressman Grijalva's  assistance and participation.  To view the Press Release click here.


 
NATIVE HEALTH is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and St. Mary's Food Bank  on a new, SMFBAinnovative pilot program to bring food to hungry children. This program will provide an evening meal to children utilizing programs at NATIVE HEALTH. Dinner is provided to youth every afternoon. Thank you to the USDA and St. Mary's for supporting this very important and worthwhile program.


 
Velvet Button of Ramona Farms presented information on Tepary  beans at the December NATIVE HEALTH Community Garden event. Velvet discussed the different types of tepary beans, farming, and other traditional activities. Participants were treated to Tepary Bean Chili and Tepary Bean Brownies. A great (and delicious) time was had by all.   


One of the children looking at toys during the Cookies and Cocoa with Santa event for children in the Health Start and Home Visiting programs at NATIVE HEALTH.  Over 100 children received toys. Thank you to all of the generous donors who provided toys, books, food, and monetary donations to make this a successful and enjoyable event.   



NATIVE HEALTH would also like to thank the University of Arizona College of Medicine (UA COM) students for their continued help and support during various NATIVE HEALTH events. Many UA COM students assisted at the Wellness Warriors Dinner with Santa and the Cookies and Cocoa with Santa event.  
Upcoming January NATIVE HEALTH Classes
NATIVE HEALTH is hosting the following FREE events in January:

Infant Massage Class - Tuesday, January 5, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All are welcome. NATIVE HEALTH Central.  For more information or to RSVP contact Daili.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls - Friday, January 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sponsored by A.T. Still University. Held at NATIVE HEALTH.

NATIVE HEALTH Community Garden - Wednesday, January 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Composting with Worms. NATIVE HEALTH Community Garden, Central/Indian School. For information see article block below.

Prenatal/Pediatric Meet and Greet - Wednesday, January 20, 10:00 a.m.-noon.  All are welcome. For additional information, see the article block above. 

Eat and Read: Early Literacy and Cooking Class - Wednesday, January 20, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Literacy for young children and cooking class on a budget. Free. All are welcome to attend. Funded by HealthNet Access. See article block at right.

Dare to Cook - Wednesday, January 27 , 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All are welcome. Healthy cooking class.    Every Child Ready to Read (immediately following Dare to Cook).  All are welcome.  
 
All classes are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. For information on any of these events please email Sabrina.
NATIVE HEALTH Teen Anger Management Group
Did you know NATIVE HEALTH offers a Teen Anger Management Program?  This 12 week group counseling program is open to all youth, ages 12-17, who are in need of this service.  Certificates of completion are awarded, upon completion of the full 12 session program. This group meets once a week on Wednesdays, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Youth will learn about the causes of anger, and how to manage it.  Please call the Behavioral Health Department's Case Manager, to schedule an intake for this group.  Intakes are also offered on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday.

For information about this group or to register please email Emily. .
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
Radio Phoenix
by NATIVE HEALTH and produced and hosted by agency staff. The show airs on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. MST.  

A regular feature includes "Spotlight on the Nations" which highlights the history, culture and music of a tribal
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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. 

January guests include: January 5 - Tommy Rock talking about the health concerns of uranium mining; January 12 - Ramon Ochoa, life as a recording artist with Canyon Records; January 19 - Tony Duncan, discussing his career as a hoop dancer and flutist; January 26 - Charliss Edsitty, discussing her job as a reporter for Channel 12 News. 

The Live 365 or TuneIn Radio apps can be downloaded so you can listen to the show on your smartphone and search for RadioPhoenix and set it as a favorite.  Most new shows are uploaded to SoundCloud the week after their initial airing for on-demand 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
January 5 - NATIVE HEALTH hosts a free infant massage class. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NATIVE HEALTH, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Building C. For information or to RSVP call Sabrina at  (602) 279-5262 x 3109 or email her.

January 6 - Billingsley Hopi Dancers Lecture at Pueblo Grande Museum.  4619 E. Washington, Phoenix. Free. All are welcome. 7:30 p.m. (602) 495-0901.

January 6 - Association for Supportive Child Care's Early Childhood Network Meeting. Breakfast and networking.  Tempe. For information or to RSVP contact Sarah.

January 6 - Clinical Breakfast Series from St. Luke's Behavioral Health. 8:00-9:00 a.m. Learn about trends and treatments in the behavioral health field. Held at St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center Auditorium, 1800 E. Van Buren, Phoenix.  Click here for more information.

January 8 - NATIVE HEALTH hosts a Matter of Balance, Fall Prevention Class. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Series of classes. Free. For information or to RSVP contact Sabrina at (602) 279-5262 x 3109 or email her.

January 8 - MOLAR Coalition (Maricopa Oral Health Leaders Advocates and Resources) Meeting .  9:00-11:30 a.m. All are welcome. Meeting held at Arizona Community Dental Clinic, 1150 E. Washington, Phoenix. For information check the website.

January 9, 2016 - Connect2STEM Event. Free, family friendly event celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine. 100+ tables of hands-on science activities. Held at UA College of Medicine, 550 E. Van Buren. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. For information call Allison at (602) 827-2452.

January 9 - KeepPhxBeautiful Garden Clean Up at Community Garden at Central/Indian School. NATIVE HEALTH has a garden in this area. 8:00-10:00 a.m. All are welcome. For information contact Katie.

January 9 - Valley of the Sun Cherokees Meeting. Held at NATIVE HEALTH.  For information contact Linda.

January 10 - Free Family Sundays at the Phoenix Art Museum. Noon-5:00 p.m. 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. For information check the website.

January 11-12 - Poverty Institute.  Sponsored by Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Strategies offered to communicate more effectively with those living in poverty and developing concrete strategies to utilize. For professionals.  $25.00 fee. For information contact Julie at (602) 506-9325 or email her.  To register click here.

January 12 - Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting for survivors, professionals and supporters. Meeting held at JFCS, 2033 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. 1:30-3:30 p.m. For information check the website.

January 13 - Restoration of Civil Rights for ex-offenders, adult and youth, who want to have their civil rights restored and have cases set aside. Maricopa County Downtown Justice Court, 620 W. Jackson, 2nd Floor Gold Room. 9:00-11:00 a.m. Limited seating. Pre-registration suggested but walk-ins welcome. For information, required documents, and pre-registration call (602) 372-6801.

January 13 - Quarterly Health Improvement Partnership of Maricopa County (HIPMC).  Held by Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Meeting held at Honor Health's Cowden Center (near Central/Dunlap). 8:30-11:30 a.m.. For information or to register please call (602) 372-0456 or email Seth.

January 13-14 Coaching Institute (you must attend Poverty Institute above) to attend.  Will teach participants how to serve as onsite experts for educating colleagues, providing leadership for eliminating barriers and more. $25.00 fee. For information see above. To register click here.  

January 14 - Mental Health Awareness Coalition Meeting. Meeting held at Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation, 1406 N. 2nd Street.  For information or to RSVP click here.

January 15 - Introduction to Creative Aging: Myths of Aging and the Power of Arts. Phoenix Art Museum, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Keynote and interactive exploration of different approaches used across the continuum of care. all are welcome. For information check the website.

January 19 - Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day.  Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs. Registration required. For information click here.

January 19 - Parent Cafe for parents to share information and ideas.  Informal environment. 1:00-2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Jewish Family and Children's Services.  For information or to RSVP contact Kelly at (480) 276-4358.

January 20 - Prenatal and Pediatric Meet and Greet with Dr. Islas, NATIVE HEALTH Medical Director.  10:00 a.m.-noon.  NATIVE HEALTH. 

January 20 - Read it and Eat - Early Literacy and Cooking Classes.  11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. NATIVE HEALTH.  Each family who attends both classes will receive a large bag of healthy produce.  To RSVP contact Sabrina via email.

January 20 - NATIVE HEALTH's Community Garden hosts "Composting with Worms" at the Shade Home in the PHX Renews Garden, Central/Indian School. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

January 20 - Head to Toe Integrated Care family centered program that caters to the needs of medically fragile children and families. Workshops begin on January 20. 6:00-8:00 p.m. For information contact Sara at (602) 595-7558 x 131.

January 20 - AHCCCS Tribal Consultation Meeting. 9:00 a.m.-noon. Meeting held at Ability 360 Center (formerly Disability Empowerment Center-DEC), 5025 E. Washington, First Floor Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Room, Side 1. To call in - call 1-877-820-7831, participant passcode, 108903#.  For information contact Bonnie at (602) 417-4610 or email her.

January 20 - Money and More! A Resources Forum for Arizona Tribes and Native American Organizations. Phoenix. For more information or to register contact Debbie, Multi-Agency Tribal Infrastructure Collaborative, HUD at (602) 379-7198 or email her.

January 21 - Landlord/ Tenant Workshop.  5:00-8:00 p.m. South Mountain Community College, 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix. For information or to RSVP call (602) 305-5882.

January 21 - Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Talk. Sponsored by St. Luke's Health Initiatives. For nonprofit professionals to learn how your work can contribute to closing that difference. Interactive. RSVP by January 15. 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Meeting held at Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, 1101 N. Central, Suite 200, Phoenix. For information or to RSVP click here.   

January 24-27 - 18th Annual Native Diabetes Prevention Conference.  American Indian Institute, University of Oklahoma held at Hilton Phoenix/Mesa, Mesa.  For information or to register click here.

January 25 - RECHARGE 2016 Conference. For Arizona Native American students in grades 7-12.  Event includes engaging activities and inspiring presentations. Topics include college readiness, financial aid and scholarships, college majors, and specialized ASU campus resources. Sponsored by ASU. For information or to register click here.

January 27 - NATIVE HEALTH hosts Dare to Cook. Healthy cooking class. Free. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For information contact Sabrina.

January 27 - NATIVE HEALTH hosts Every Child Ready to Read, 12:30 p.m. Free.  For information contact Sabrina via email.

January 28 - Volunteer Development Symposium. Cyber Expert, Phoenix FBI speaking about how to protect yourself from cyber attacks and keep personal information safe. Maricopa County Department of Public Health Volunteer Program. 4041 N. Central Avenue, 4:30-6:30 p.m. For information please email Gary.

January 28-29 - 2016 Maricopa StandDown for Veterans.  Alliance of community based organizations that come together to provide services and resources to the State's homeless and at-risk military veterans. Held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.  For information call (602) 340-9393 or click here.

February 3 - Arizona Tri-Universities for Indian Education Meeting. 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For information contact Sahmie.

February 3, 10, 17 - NATIVE HEALTH hosts Brain Time for young children and parents. All are welcome. 10:00 a.m. For information or to RSVP contact Sabrina via email.

February 6 - Archaeology for Kids (7-12 years of age). 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington. Fee. (602) 495-0901.

February 6 - The Journey of the Heroic Parent. Insights and strategies on working with children with challenging behaviors by Dr. Brad Reedy. Hosted by the Family Involvement Center. For information contact Kelsey at (602) 559-9237.

February 9-10 - Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers Annual Meeting "Modernizing Community Health: An Innovative Approach" Held at Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central. For information contact Brenda at (602) 218-3919 or email her.

February 11-12 - Wiring the Rez: Expanding the Borders of Indian Country through E-Commerce. Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, Chandler.  For information call (480) 965-7715 or check the website. ASU College of Law. Registration required.

February 12 - Plant Tour of Pueblo Grande. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Discover edible and medicinal plants of the southwest. Limited space. Free with museum admission. 4619 E. Washington, Phoenix. (602) 495-0901.

February 13 - KeepPhx Beautiful Garden Clean Up at Community Garden at Central/Indian School. NATIVE HEALTH has a garden in this area. 8:00-10:00 a.m. All are welcome. For information contact Katie.

February 19 - STD/HIV Update for Clinicians. Sponsored by ADHS, AACHC, and ITCA. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fee. One day CME event designed to strengthen delivery of care and preventative services for STD's and HIV. Scholarships available. For information contact Alyssa.

February 24 - NATIVE Health hosts Every Child Ready to Read.  12:30 p.m. All are welcome. For information contact Sabrina via email.

February 26 - Drop-In Discoveries. 10:00 a.m.-noon.  Join Native Seed/ Search for drop-in informational program about agricultural crops grown by the Hohokam.  Free and included with paid museum admission. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 East Washington, Phoenix.

February 28-March 2 - 2016 Native Women and Men's Wellness Conference, San Diego, California.  For more information contact the American Indian Institute at (405) 325-4127 or by email.

Community Events and Resources are provided to the community as a resource and are NOT endorsed by NATIVE HEALTH.
Volume 10, Issue 1
January 2016
The new year is a time to reflect on events and accomplishments of the year gone by.  How have we changed things for the better?  At NATIVE HEALTH we continuously seek to improve services and business practices to benefit the communities we serve. We strive to develop additional programs and enhance existing services. As demand increases for additional and innovative services we are working on meeting the needs.

NATIVE HEALTH is pleased to announce a new Dental Clinic at NHW Community Health Center.  Nathaniel Bork, D.M.D., is our new Dental provider and will be covering NHW Community Health Center. He comes to us with a lot of experience and enthusiasm. This clinic will be operational within the next two weeks and you may call for appointment availability.  There will be a Dental Clinic Grand Opening on Thursday, January 28.  Please see the article block below for additional details. 

We are excited to announce two additional programs at NATIVE HEALTH.  NATIVE HEALTH is part of a pilot project with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) USDA and St. Mary's Food Bank in providing a daily evening meal for children who are clients/patients. Additional information about this new program is below. We look forward to working with the USDA and St. Mary's to work on the continuing issue of hunger in the community. 

In addition, NATIVE HEALTH is implementing a new "Read it and Eat" an early literacy and healthy cooking program to educate parents on the importance of healthy eating and obesity prevention of young children. This innovative program is funded by HealthNet Access.  The Phoenix Library will be providing interactive literacy classes. At the end of each class, parents will take home a bag of fresh, in-season produce and recipes of what was prepared during the class. For additional information or to attend the first class please see the article block below. NATIVE HEALTH is excited to partner with HealthNet Access and the Phoenix Library on this exciting project. 

NATIVE HEALTH just finished another successful holiday season.  Many children and families were recipients of our holiday activities.  

NATIVE HEALTH would like to thank and acknowledge the members and Board of Directors of the Native American Bar Association of Arizona (NABA-AZ) for their generous donations to the Health Start and Home Visiting Programs.   This is the sixth year that NABA-AZ has sponsored a food/toy drive for NATIVE HEALTH. 
The donations from the NABA-AZ were distributed at the Cookies and Cocoa with Santa program. The families of the Health Start and Home Visiting programs enjoyed a day of cocoa, cookies, toys, visits with Santa.  NATIVE HEALTH is grateful for the generous contribution of funds which provided gifts for the Health Start and Home Visiting children, in addition to the in-kind donations received. Thank you NABA-AZ for continuing to invest in NATIVE HEALTH and the communities we serve.      
Hooks and Needles (a Senior Center  knitting group) donated almost 700  beautiful knitted items, books. stockings, toys, cards and more to the families at NATIVE HEALTH.  The hand knitted items were beautiful, and loved by all!  (See additional photos at lower left).  Thank you Hooks and Needles for the gorgeous items!  
 

The Phoenix Fire Department (Jeff Steinbeck) donated Christmas Trees and hundreds of new stuffed cats and dogs. This generous donation made many children extremely happy!   A special thank you to Jeff and the Phoenix Fire Department for their continued support of NATIVE HEALTH programs and families.  

The Phoenix Police Department donated many toys to the families and children of NATIVE HEALTH and NHW Community Health Center. NATIVE HEALTH thanks Tony Davis, Native American Liaison, Phoenix Police Department, for his continued support of the Native American community and NATIVE HEALTH.  Tony has been instrumental in many projects.  
 
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (Arizona Chapter) donated toys to NATIVE HEALTH families.  Families were appreciative of their time and effort.  
NATIVE HEALTH would like to thank Carlos Islas and the W. Steven Martin 911 Toy Drive for their very generous donation of many toys to the patients of NHW Community Health Center.  Toys were distributed to needy families and brought much joy to the community.    
NATIVE HEALTH would like to thank Mike of AJ's Fine Foods at Central/ Camelback for their generosity of food items, bakery goods, prepared foods, and more for the hungry patients and clients.  Without their continued support many families would have gone hungry during the holiday season. 
 
   
NATIVE HEALTH would like to thank Aunt Rita's Foundation for their generous  donation to provide HIV testing for the community. Aunt Rita's has continued to support NATIVE HEALTH for years. Thank you to Aunt Rita's for their continued support of this very important program.

NATIVE HEALTH continues to provide medical services from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Central location).  Dental services are also available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The medical clinics offer same day appointments. Transportation is also available on an appointment basis. Behavioral health services are available on a walk-in basis for new patients and can also be accessed by appointment. 

May 2016 bring you good health, happiness, and peace. Happy New Year!  
   
Sincerely,
Walter Murillo,
Chief Executive Officer  
NHW Community  Health Center
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NHW Community  Health Center is opening a new Dental Clinic in January. This Clinic will provide dental services to the community. There will be an Open House on Thursday, January 28.  We hope you can attend and see the new Clinic! 
 

 
New Year's resolutions are a bit like babies: They're fun to make but extremely difficult to maintain.

Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. A much smaller percentage of people actually make good on those resolutions. A week into the new year, just 77 percent of resolution makers are still on track, and after six months, only about 40 percent will have stayed the course, according to University of Pennsylvania research. 

It's hard to keep up the enthusiasm months after you've swept up the confetti, but it's not impossible. This year, pick one of the following worthy resolutions, and stick with it. Here's to your health!
  • Lose weight
  • Stay in touch
  • Quit smoking
  • Save money
  • Cut your stress
  • Volunteer
  • Go back to school
  • Cut back on alcohol
  • Get more sleep (all taken from www.health.com)
For more information or to make an appointment email Justina.   
 
NATIVE HEALTH Information and Referral Center - MetroCenter Mall
The NATIVE HEALTH Information and Referral Center is located next to the  Children's Play Area, lower level (near Sears). 
Enrollment Assistance 7 days per week 
AHCCCS - SNAP - TANF - and Health Insurance Marketplace
Available to all
Open until 7 pm Monday-Saturday;  
6pm  Sunday  
 
NATIVE HEALTH Information and Referral Center at MetroCenter Mall is available seven days per week to assist you and your family with enrollment and renewal services. 

To reach the Information and Referral Center please call (602) 618-6092 or email Teresa.
Wellbearto's Travels
Where was Wellbearto last month?  Check out the photos below and see what he's been up to. You can also follow our Facebook page to see what he's doing every day.


Wellbearto visited New York City over the Christmas Holidays.  He was soooo excited to go to New York  again.  
 

       
      


Wellbearto walked down Fifth Avenue in New York City and saw Atlas.  Atlas is a bronze statue in front of Rockefeller Center.  The sculpture depicts the Ancient Greek Titan holding the heavens.  It was installed in 1937.  It looked really heavy!



Wellbearto stopped in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue.  It was decorated for the holidays and really pretty.   
      
   
 



Wellbearto stopped to look at some really cool graffiti.  It was colorful and interesting.  




Wellbearto met a street performer (the Tin Man) on Fifth Avenue.  It was fun to watch him perform for the crowds.  
   
   
 




Wellbearto walked down to the Plaza Hotel. This famous hotel is a landmark and has appeared in many movies. It was exciting to walk around and see everyone dressed up.

After resting a little bit at the Plaza Hotel, Wellbearto walked to the entrance of Central Park.  He decided he will visit the park next time he goes to New York City.

  
     




Wellbearto saw this cool headband noting 2016 and thought it was pretty.  Happy and healthy 2016 to everyone! 



Hooks and Needles (Senior Activity Center) made Piggy.  Wellbearto loves Piggy!  Thank you to Hooks and Needles for their generous donation of knitted items and for a new friend for Wellbearto. 
      
 



Wellbearto is now on Pinterest.  Check out where he's been and what he's been doing! Click here to follow Wellbearto on Pinterest!
Matter of Balance Classes Beginning in January

Prenatal and Pediatric Meet and Greet
 
Read it and Eat Program
Early Literacy and Cooking Classes
 
Wellness Warriors - NATIVE HEALTH's new Children's Obesity Prevention Program



 
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 living. 

Our Healthy Dinner with Santa event was an overwhelming success. A total  of 30 families (over 150 people) came out to the event and had lots of fun participating in icebreakers and learning about healthy eating. Participants were able to win prizes, take goodie bags and stuffed stockings home, and even have pictures with Santa!

We'd like to extend a thank you once again to the Office of the Arizona Attorney General for attending as well as all of the families and volunteers that participated. 
NATIVE HEALTH will be hosting a Prayer Walk on March 12, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Wellness Warriors will enjoy this morning walk to bless the land and communities in Phoenix. The walk is a free event and all Wellness Warriors families are invited to participate. There will be two different walks for two different age groups with several stations along the way. Once completed, each Wellness Warrior will receive a pair of headphones. There will be free parking and free shuttles to the beginning of the Walks. To register or for more information, please call Amanda at (602) 279-5262 x 3457 or email Amanda. To download the registration form please click here.  
 
The New Year brings along many changes, including New Year's Resolutions! Now many of us set goals to achieve, whether it is walking a mile daily, losing weight, or eating healthier. Remember, whatever your goal may be, keep it simple, specific, and attainable. Here are a few tips to help you and your family attain your New Year's Resolution!
Keep your goals within reach! Nothing is worse than unrealistic goals. Set goals that will challenge you, not too easy, but not too difficult either.
Reward yourself! Once you have reached your goal, reward yourself! Just make sure it does not go against your progress. Keeping trying! If you suddenly stop, recommit yourself and slowly get back to your goal.

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.  

This program is supported by funding from the Office of the Attorney General. 
Diabetes Self-Management Program


NATIVE HEALTH's Community Garden

In the Valley of the Sun there are primarily two main growing seasons. The first growing season begins mid-February until the  end of May and the second growing season from September through mid-November.  As we move past the coldest winter weather of December and into the month of January, NATIVE HEALTH Community Garden has a lot of exciting programs planned.  

January is the time to spray dormant shrubs, last chance to plant bare root trees and shrubs, prune roses and fruit trees. With January, being the coldest winter in Phoenix, it is also recommended to monitor freeze warnings and take precautionary measures to protect plants.  January is also the time to plant summer bulbs.  You may wonder what to sow?  Here is a quick list you can plant in January:  African Daisies, Ageratum, Alyssum, Bachelor Button, Calendula, California Poppy, Candytuft, Carnation, Clarkia, Delphinium, Everlastings, Gaillardia, Globe Amaranth, Godetia, Gypsophila, Helichrisum, Hollyhocks, Larkspur, Lupines, Nicotiana, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox, Pinks, Poppy, Salpiglossis, Scabiosa, Shasta Daisy, Snapdragon, Sweet Peas, Sweet Sultan, Sweet William, Verbena, and Viola.  Bare roots asparagus, cabbage, lettuce, potatoes, and radishes are great vegetables to plant in January.  Strawberries are also a great option. 
 
NATIVE HEALTH Community Gardeners have been quite busy and some diligently working to maintain their garden beds.    

Free Community garden beds are available  at the NATIVE HEALTH Community Garden. Individuals may plant their own food or plants.  It's a great way to connect with your family, friends, and neighbors.  There is  no fee to participate. The commitment includes preparing soil, planting, watering, weeding, and maintenance as well as volunteering in the NATIVE HEALTH Community Garden.

For more information contact Anisa Garcia via email.
Your Medical Health from a Different Point of View - Integrated Behavioral Health
2016 The Best Year Ever!!!    
Written by Bridgette Terrazas, LCSW

What always happens in January?  We buy a gym membership or we think about it, we tell everyone we're going to lose weight or we plan to go back to sch
ool or maybe even stop smoking.  But then, it seems that the goals we set just seem too overwhelming a few weeks later.   We fall into old habits and we start thinking, then saying, tomorrow, next week, next month, etc.  

So how can we make this year different? Have you ever taken a trip out of town?  If so, what have you done to prepare for it?  Or did you just walk out your front door and start driving North?  No, what we do when we travel is "Plan."  Where are we going? How will we get there? Where we will stay? How we will pay for it and who we will take with us? 

Planning is the key to any goal you want to reach.  You want to be able to know where you are going, how you will get there and whether or not you are making progress getting there.  Without being able to know if you are heading in the right direction, you will lose your way, get frustrated and never reach your goal.   I'm going to encourage you to think about reaching your goals by taking small steps.  
 
Now let's set a goal we will reach.  Here is an example:
Goal: Lose weight.
Better Goal:  Lose ten pounds.
Step to reach goal:  Stop eating too much.
Better Step to reach goal:  For breakfast, I will eat only one slice of bread instead of two.  At lunch and dinner, I will add ½ cup of vegetables.
 
These are simple and very specific and once this behavior has become a habit, then you can create another step to eventually reach your goal.  Such as focusing on increasing your vegetables to a cup at dinner or reducing your portion size of potatoes to ½ a cup. 

Here is another example:
Goal:  Finish school.
Better Goal: Complete a semester of school
Step to reach goal:  Graduate
Better Step to reach goal:  Within the next two weeks, I will contact the university to make an appointment with the school advisor.  
 
As you can see, every goal can be broken down into small steps.  And as each step is being followed, your confidence will grow as you see yourself making progress toward your goal.   So let's make 2016 - The Best Year Ever, the year that you are heading closer to your ultimate goal.   

If you would like to further discuss this topic or feel that you need some assistance in this area, make an appointment with your doctor and ask to see the Behavioral Health Consultant the next time you are at NATIVE HEALTH meeting with your Doctor. Anytime you feel there is a mental health crisis, you can call the Crisis Line 24/7 at (602) 222-9444. 
Tips to Help Fight Cold and Flu Season
The cold and flu season is upon us!  The Centers for Disease Control report that there is a significant upswing in reported flu cases.  Here are some helpful tips to reduce your risk of "catching" a cold or flu:

1. Cough or sneeze into your elbow.

2. Wash your hands often, especially after blowing your nose or coughing. Proper washing consists of using warm water and soap, and scrubbing for at least 20 seconds (generally as long as it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice).  Dry your hands with a single use towel. 

3. Regularly disinfect the common surfaces in your home your family touches every day, including counter tops, telephones, keyboards, faucets, door knobs, etc. Viruses can survive on these surfaces for several hours, so regular cleaning is a a must.

4. Make sure your family eats a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, gets plenty of rest and exercises regularly to keep your immune system in top shape.

5.  Know the difference between the cold and the flu.  Flu generally comes on strong with severe symptoms, including chills, body aches, fever, sore throat, cough, runny/stuffy  nose, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, and fatigue.  Although colds can exhibit some of the same symptoms, they are usually not as severe and often do not last as long as the flu.

6. Everyone six months of age and older should get a flu shot.  Children younger than two years of age, or children with with chronic health problems like asthma, diabetes, etc. are at high risk of severe complications and should get a flu shot.  The best way to protect infants under six months of age is to have people around them vaccinated against the flu. 

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST THE FLU. 

NATIVE  HEALTH was recently featured on Channel 12 News about the flu. To view the video click here.
 
Walk for the Land and the People - Prayer Walk


To download the registration form click here. 

Community Resources
January 8, 2016 Deadline - Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling is offering $10,000 worth of scholarship funding for high school counselors and college admission professionals to attend the annual spring conference in April in Tucson.  For information contact Darah via email.

January 8 Deadline - HHS/Centers for Disease Control (CDC): 2016 Public Health Associate Program. 2 year, entry-level, full time employment and career development training program for recent public health graduates. For information click here.

January 12 Deadline - White House Fellows Fellowship. Full time, paid Fellow to senior White House staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking government officials. Lengthy application. For information click here.

January 13 Deadline - Council for State and Territorial Epdemiologists (CSTE). To train recent graduates in the field of applied epidemiology. Participating fellows receive two years of on-the-job training at a state or local health agency under the guidance of an experienced mentor. For information click here.

January 15 Deadline - HHS/Indian Health Service (IHS): Summer Externship. Offers scholarship recipients, as well as other health profession students, pre-professional training and hands-on instructive experience with Native communities. For information click here.

January 15 Deadline - White House Internship Program. Hands on program designed to mentor. For information click here.

January 15 Deadline - Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship Program for undergraduate and graduate students.  U.S. Department of State Foreign Service.  For information click here.

January 15 Deadline - 2016-2017 Long Term Predoctoral Fellowships - Center for Native American and Indigenous Research American Philosophical Society Library. Philadelphia. Stipend.  For information click here.

January 15 Deadline - Centers for Disease Control, NCEH, and DLS is seeking Summer ORISE Fellows to focus on public health issues related to the environment. Monthly stipend.  Program dates May-August. For information click here.

January 15 Deadline - HHS/NIH, National Institute on Minority Health and Disparities (NIMHD): Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP). Scholars will receive a stipend. For information click here.

January 22 Deadline - HHS/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): MCH Pipeline Training Program. For students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, including underrepresented racial and ethnic minority students into maternal and child health professions. To learn more click here.

January 22 Deadline - Native American Fellowships for graduate students. Peabody Essex Museum, in Salem, MA.  10 week, full time paid fellowship, lodging and travel expenses, academic credit. For information click here.

January 29 Deadline - APS Hopi Scholars Program Application.  For sophomore-senior students interested in pursuing a degree in STEM, nursing, or education.  For information contact Grants and Scholarships at (800) 762-9630 or (928) 734-3542.

January 29 Deadline - Jean Charley-Call Nursing Scholarship. Hopi Tribe. For individuals pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing. For information call Hopi Grants and Scholarships at (928) 734-3542.

February 1 Deadline - Border Latino & American Indian Summer Exposure to Research Program (BLAISER). University of Arizona Health Science for undergraduate junior and senior minority students, as well as those who have finished their Bachelor's degrees who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, pharmacy, public health and nursing, or a biomedical research Ph.D. Ten week summer research program.  For information click here.

February 1 Deadline - Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship.  Trains recent graduates in the expanding field of applied public health informatics.  For information click here.

February 1 Deadline - Harvard Intensive 6 week program for biostatistics, epidemiology, etc. for undergraduates.  For information click here.

February 15 Deadline - NSF REU Linguistics Field School 2016.  5 week Linguistics Field School.  Stipend. For undergraduates who have shown a strong interest in and commitment to linguistics, digital tools, and/or related fields. All travel and living expenses also covered. For current enrolled undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college studies. Fluent or heritage speakers of Zapotec or Navajo are especially encouraged to apply. For information click here.

March 1  Deadline - Phillips Fund for Native American Research, American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia. Grants for younger scholars who have received a doctorate.  Applications are also accepted from graduate students for research on master's thesis or doctoral dissertations.  For information call (215) 440-3429.

April 30 Deadline - National Association of Community Health Centers 2016 Summer Intern Program. Six slots available for college students.  Washington D.C. For information contact Luke.

American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships - Click here for more information.

American Indian Language Development Institute - University of Arizona. Classes and workshops.  Credit courses and workshops. Varying fees.  For information call (520) 626-4145, check the website or email Alyce.

Parenting Time Sticker Calendars - Arizona Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) has free calendars for parents who are navigating  co-parenting schedules.   These calendars are available for agencies to distribute to parents and are available at no cost. Boxes contain 50 calendars. For information or to order calendars contact Ruth.

Native American Basketball Invitational - June 2016 - Team registration opens January 1.  For information click here to view the NABI flyer.

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's Early Childhood Education Center's Child Care Certificate Program - now accepting applications to assist with child care tuition costs for children 6 months-12 years of age for members of any Federally Recognized Tribe. Eligibility requirements are: 1) Child lives in Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, or Scottsdale. 2) Parents have a small co-payment (protective custody has no co-pay). 3. Parents must be working or in school full-time, or attending a job training program.  4) Child must be enrolled in a federally recognized tribe. 5) Income requirements (below 85% state median income for family size).  For more information contact Tallerita at (480) 362-2263 or at Tallerita.Rogers@srpmic-ed.org or Jessica at (480) 362-2222.

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 information about the group and meetings contact Linda.

Whisper N Thunder - Online Native American e-zine.  For information and to view, check the website.

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.

WERNATIVE - 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 Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays. For more information call (602) 261-8847. 

Gila River Urban Members Association - For information on meeting times and locations click here.

Sesame Street Workshop, Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration.  For information click here.

Division of Child Support Services (DES DCSS) - Helps Arizona families to establish a legal father for their child, establish a child support order, enforce and collect court ordered support, disburse collected support, provides case management and more. DCSS can help child support customers with modifications to orders when there is a substantial change to their financial circumstances. Case managers can connect customers to resources that can help with factors including housing, health, education, employment and more.  For information call (602) 252-4045, (800) 882-4151 or check the website.

Good and Cheap - collection of recipes for people with limited incomes geared towards those on a SNAP budget of less than $4.00/day.  To view a PDF of the free cookbook 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.  All Vets pay is postage to send tickets to your home. Venues throughout the valley. For information click here.

Free Training Resources from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - VA providing accredited training resources at no cost to all Veteran Care Providers.  For information click here.
  
American Indian Students United for Nursing (ASUN) - is a scholarship program funded by a grant from the Indian Health Service. It is available to AI/AN students who are enrolled in the College of Nursing at Arizona State University (ASU). The scholarship pays for tuition and fees, required books, and a living stipend. ASUN also provides other services and activities throughout the school year, aimed at providing support and assistance to students to help them be successful and earn their nursing degree. For more information, please visit  their website.    

New e-newsletter: Honoring Health: Resources for American Indians and Alaska Natives.  For information click here. 

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.  

Division of Child Safety Community Partnership Meetings - Great networking.  2016 Meeting Dates: February 12, May 13, and August 12. For information or to RSVP email Charlotte. 

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. 

Symposium on Early Childhood in American Indian and Alaska Native Children. To view the document click here. 

Text2Floss - Innovative and convenient tool that helps you manage your oral health with daily interactive features such as video, etc. Available on iOS and Google Play for free download. For information text "Text2Floss" to 89633. 

Free 2016 Health Planners - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) - culturally appropriate health messages for underserved populations. Health Planners are free and a version for American Indians/Alaska Natives/Native Hawaiians is available. For more information or to order online, click here.

HIPAA Compliance Security Risk Assessment Tool - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a tool to help guide health care providers in conducting risk assessments of their organizations. User guide and tutorial video. For information click here.

Community Kitchen, St. Mary's Food Bank - The Community Kitchen at St. Mary's Food Bank has helped hundreds of students over the past 15 years achieve self-sufficiency through job training, personal development and employment in the food service industry. Community Kitchen's 16-week program teaches students kitchen essentials and life-skills that promote success in their personal and professional lives. Graduates enjoy rewarding careers in Arizona's restaurant industry. Classes start every 4 weeks. For more information (602) 343-3183 or check the website at
http://www.firstfoodbank.org/community-kitchen to learn more. 

Arizona State Oral Health Coalition Forming - For information contact Kathy Shurba, Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers via email. 

Health Literacy Tool -This new resource includes more than 100 peer-reviewed measures, instruments, and other tools designed to measure an individual's health literacy. For information click here.

New Report on Lifelong Disparities among American Indian and Alaska Native Elder - The report provides a national perspective on the socio-demographic characteristics of aging American Indians and Alaska Natives, and shares U.S. Census data from the American Community Survey and notes ongoing, substantial growth of AI/ANs ages 50+.  For information click here.   

Saturday Scrubs - University of Arizona College of Medicine. For high school students interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Free. Saturday morning. For information or to register click here.

Community Events and Resources are provided to the community as a resource and are NOT endorsed by NATIVE HEALTH.