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.
Podiatry through Midwestern University
2nd and 4th Monday Mornings
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
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. 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. Podiatry provided by Midwestern University 1st and 3rd Wednesday afternoons 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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March NATIVE HEALTH Photos
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NATIVE HEALTH's Walk for the Land and the People Prayer Walk was a huge success. Over 200 people participated in the two walks (10 and 6 miles).
NATIVE HEALTH hosted an infant massage class. Participants learned how to massage and the benefits of massage for their infants and children.
NATIVE HEALTH's Read It and Eat class was another success. 23 families attended the event and made their own overnight
 oats and tasted Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats. Each family took home a large bag of produce. Thank you to HealthNet Access for support in funding this innovative program.
 Each reusable tote bag of produce included pineapples, cauliflowers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, tangerines and more.
NATIVE HEALTH's Home Visiting program hosted its Spring Group Connections. Participants in the program went to Steele Park and participated in a family barbecue and Easter Egg Hunt.
NATIVE HEALTH participated in many events this month providing fluoride varnish and dental screenings. Over 200 children were screened and received fluoride varnish in March. This program is 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, toothbrush, toothpaste and floss. Thank you to both funders for this very important program.  NATIVE HEALTH hosted a fun and educational spring event for Health Start families.
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Sarah Grumbley, LMSW Substance Abuse Counselor
We all have changes we want to make in our lives, whether it be eating healthy and exercise, quitting smoking, or giving up alcohol or drugs. Did you know in order to make change we often go through six stages until we get to the place where lasting, sustainable change occurs?
The stages of change (Prochaska and DiClemente) are as follows:
Precontemplation: Someone who is in precontemplation stage doesn't know or feel they have a problem. For example, they may have just gotten arrested for a DUI however they don't believe they have a problem with Alcohol. This is also referred to as "denial."
Contemplation: This is when someone is aware that they may have a problem, but they may be weighing the pros and cons of fixing it.
Preparation: The person knows they have a problem and is gathering information and resources so they can take action to fix the problem.
Action: The person is actively working on their problem, this could be attending individual behavioral health counseling on a regular basis, or attending Substance Abuse treatment groups
Maintenance: The person has replaced the problem behavior with desirable behavior for a long period of time (often 6 months or more). An example of this may be someone who used to drink alcohol when they were bored, now goes for a run or a hike.
Relapse: This could be a natural stage of change, sometimes we fall back into old habits and bad behaviors. But just know relapse doesn't have to be permanent...you can always take action to reach your goals again!
Whatever your current stage of change, it is important to know there are resources available to help you reach your goals. NATIVE HEALTH offers individual and group Substance Abuse and Addictions treatment. If you are preparing to take action contact Kristy Johnson at (602) 279-5262 x 3208 or email her.
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April 7 - Arizona Department of Health Services Arizona Cord Blood Conference. For policy makers, patients and families, researchers and clinicians together to create a cohesive network supporting the Arizona Public Cord Blood Program. Free. Phoenix Biomedical Campus, Virginia Piper Auditorium, 600 E. Van Buren, Phoenix. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For information or to register contact Gabriela at (602) 827-2655. April 8 - PIMC Auxiliary Annual Spring Art and Book Sale. PIMC Patio. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Come join the fun and shop for all kinds of art including American Indian arts and crafts and a wide selection of books. April 8 - SIRC Annual Conference. Culture as an Anchor in Preventing and Reducing Health Disparities. For information click click here. April 8 - Navajo Nation Breastfeeding Coalition: "Community Conversations". Free. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Hogan Restaurant, Tuba City. For information or to register please call Navajo Breastfeeding Coalition at (928) 206-7885. April 9 - Youth Leadership Day: Life's A Journey, Choose Your Quest. Free for first 200 high school students. Hosted by Phoenix Indian Center. Topics include: college and career planning, wellness and prevention, cultural enrichment, parent sessions. Event held at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Williams Campus. For information email them. April 9 - Scottsdale Community College's American Indian Program and Sun Earth Alliance Indian Club. Social Gathering. Two Waters Circle at SS Campus. 2:00-9:00 p.m. All are welcome. For information contact Charissa at (480) 423-6531 or email her. April 9 - Family Fun Fair - Fun with Fathers. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Mesa Community College, Southern and Dobson Campus. Free activities, book drive, games, storytelling, arts and crafts. DES. For information Neil via email. April 9 - Women's Resource Fair hosted by Congressman Ruben Gallego. Wesley Community & Health Center, 1625 N. 39th Avenue, Phoenix. Presentations, providers, and more. NATIVE HEALTH will be in attendance. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For information or to RSVP call (602) 256-0551. April 9 - Arizona Military/Veteran Women's Expo 2016. Tempe, Arizona. For women who have served or are still serving in the military. Arizona State University, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For information email them. April 9 - Spring Festival Wilson Elementary School Playground and Gym. Health and safety fair. Health screenings, workshops and more. All are welcome. 9:00 a.m.-noon. 2929 E. Fillmore Street, Phoenix. For more information contact Luz at (602) 683-2515. April 9 - Valley of the Sun Cherokee Gathering at NATIVE HEALTH. April 9 - Representative from the Tohono O'odham Nation Education Department rescheduled to speak to the Tohono O'odham Urban Community on scholarships. These scholarships are available for two and four year colleges or trade schools with one or more years of training. UFCW Union Hall, 2401 N. Central Avenue, 9:00 a.m.-noon. For information call (602) 980-8273, (602) 525-6870, or (602) 486-0807. April 12 - Health Improvement Partnership of Maricopa County. Quarterly Meeting. April 15 - I Am Yours and You Are Mine: The Science of Early Attachments and Implications for Intervention. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Held at Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Phoenix. Fee. Featuring Dr. Alison Steier. For information or to register click here. April 16 - HopeFest at Chase Field in Phoenix. Free clothing, free food, free haircuts, free medical, free dental, resources and more. NATIVE HEALTH will be participating in many programs. For more information click here. April 16 - Phoenix Union High School District's Annual Native American Education Program Youth/Parent Day. "Walking in Two Worlds". Held at Alhambra High School, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. All are invited. Meet with Tribal Scholarship Representatives, Hoop of Learning College Program, Community agency resources, ASU, NAU, UA, and GCU representatives. Storytelling, workshops, Talking Circle. For information contact Sam at (602) 350-3892. April 16 - Phoenix Indian Center's Turquoise and Silver Ball. Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch. For more information check the website. April 16 - ACYR Youth Leadership Summit. FREE. A day of learning, growth, and support for young people throughout the valley. Workshops include resume building, art of the interview, getting financially fit, and BTW: Behaving and Talking at Work. Free lunch, raffles, giveaways, etc. 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ASU Downtown Student Center, Phoenix. To register click here. For information call Veronica at (602) 252-6721 x 229 or email her. April 16 - 2nd Annual Ask Me about Respect 5K Train Run and Walk. Papago Park Military Reservation on Bushmaster Field off 52nd Street and McDowell. 7:00 a.m. Free t-shirt for registered participants, food and drink vendors. Family friendly event. The event is to raise public awareness about sexual assault violence and to educate communities on how to prevent or respond to it. Entry fee, canned goods. Individuals driving on to the military reservation must provide valid state issued driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. For information call Frank at (602) 262-7735 or email him. April 16 - Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Gathering in Phoenix for high school youth. For information or to register click here. April 20 - Incorporating Traditional Foods in Child Nutrition Program Menus. Where do traditional foods fit? Farm to school. Second webinar in series. For information or to register click here. April 20-21 - 7th Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families. Arizona Coalition of Military Families, Phoenix. For information click here. April 21 - Phoenix Children's Hospital's Children's Obesity Community Resource Group. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Phoenix Children's Hospital. All professionals/agencies are welcome to attend. For information, parking details, or to RSVP call (602) 933-3391 or contact Emily via email. April 21 - Arizona Healthcare Innovation Forum, Phoenix. For information click here. April 21 - Cultural Competency Conference: Connecting to Care, Embracing Diversity. RSVP deadline is 4/14. Doubletree Hilton, Tempe. For information call Cheryl at (602) 453-6118. To register click here. April 21 - AHCCCS Tribal Consultation Meeting. Held at Arizona State Lab Auditorium, 250 N. 17th Avenue, Phoenix. State Lab is located just east of the Arizona Department of Health Services and one block north of the Arizona State Capitol. For information contact Bonnie via via email. April 22 - Human Subjects Protection Workshops: Engaging Native Americans in Research. 1:00-4:00 p.m. For information click here. April 21-23 - Obstetrical Challenges: 33rd Annual Review Course. Hilton Phoenix Mesa. For practicing OB's, family practitioners, CNM, NP, obsetrical nurses, MFM fellows, residents, and medical students. For information click here. April 22-24 - 30th Annual Pow Wow at ASU. Tempe. For information check their check their Facebook page. April 23 - Hopi Code Talkers Recognition Day. Hopi Veterans Memorial Center, Kykotsmovi, Arizona. 10:00 a.m. For information call Geno at (928) 734-3461 or email him. April 23 - Ganado Unified Field Day. Unified sports games, good, raffles and more. Ganado High School, free admission. Unified sports pairs individuals with and without intellectual disabilities to compete together on the same team. April 26-27 - Diverse Voices in Prevention, 9th Annual DVIP Cultural Competency Training. Pima Community College Downtown Campus, Tucson. Pima Prevention Coalition. Limited to first 100 participants. April 26-28 - Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition presents Arizona Native Peoples Gathering for Health Relations: Striving for and Achieving Safety, Healing, and Justice for All Our Relations. Mesa, Arizona. For information email them. April 27-May 1 - Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) & Four Corners Alliance - Pre-Admission Workshop, University of New Mexico. For information check the website. April 28 - AAIP Cross Cultural Medicine Workshop - Hotel Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Workshop to identify strategies to improve communications between AI/AN patients and health professionals, and more. April 28 - Mentor U @ ASU Networking Mixer. 6:00-8:00 p.m. at ASU Skysong, Suite #135, Synergy II, 1365 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. For information or to RSVP click click here. American Indian Undergraduate Students Exploring Career Pathways with Professional mentors. April 29 - 17th Annual Dia del Nino Celebration. Peace Walk and Celebration. Walk begins at 4:30 p.m. Celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. at Biehn Park, 5700 E. Calle Iglesia, Guadalupe. Food, fun, games, music. For information contact Normalicia at (480) 897-6202 x 5462. April 29 - El Dia de Los Ninos, Children's Festival. Margaret Hance Park, 122 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. Fun and interactive atmosphere for all children. Educational Village, Arts & Cultural Village, Environmental Village, Physical Activity and more. For information call the Latino Institute, City of Phoenix at (602) 262-7442. April 29 - 10th Annual Youth Leadership Day. Fully sponsored day of leadership development workshops, inspirational speakers, and an opportunity to network with youth and youth leaders. Grand Canyon University, Antelope Gymnasium, 3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For information contact Carla. April 29-30 - 2016 Transdisciplinary Autism Conference. CEU's available. Evidenced-based, best practice information and support to parents, caregivers and professionals. Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 E. Cotton Center Boulevard, Phoenix. For information click here. April 30 - 2016 Arizona Native Youth Leadership Summit. For information click here to view the website or contact Debbie. May 1-2- Native Youth Fitness Leader Training, Flagstaff. For more information click here. May 2 - Arizona Department of Education, Office of Indian Education, Tribal Leaders Conference. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Scottsdale. 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For information or to register contact Nadine via email. May 4 - Engaging Students in farm to table. Incorporating nutrition education related to traditional food items into cultural activities such as ceremonial songs and storytelling helps students to identify food as part of Native American heritage. Third in a series. For information or to register click here. May 5-6 - Teen and Young Parent National Conference. Hilton Phoenix-East Mesa. Leadership, attitude, healthy relationships, addictions, life skills, parenting skills and more. Native American Fatherhood and Families Association. For more information contact NAFFA at (480) 833-5007 or check their website. Scholarships Available.
May 6 - 3rd Annual Cancer Conference, Salt River Community. Walk for Cancer, 7:00 a.m. Conference 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, door prizes, and more. For information call Deborah at (480) 362-7329 or (480) 570-5276.
May 6-7 - Flagstaff High School 35th Annual Pow Wow. Call (928) 853-0077.
May 12 & 13 - Women's Health Symposium, Prescott, AZ. Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers. For more event information visit here. May 12-13 - National Council of Urban Indian Health Annual Leadership Conference. Alpine, California. May 20 - Partnering for Success in Tribal Communities. Fourth in the series of farm to school. Click here for more information. May 21 - 17th Annual Arizona Survivors of Suicide Conference. Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix. 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. For information or to register please check the link.
Community Events and Resources are provided to the community as a resource and are NOT endorsed by NATIVE HEALTH.
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Spring is finally here! 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: -
Building a nation of safe, healthy communities. Health mus  t be a priority in designing our communities, from healthy housing to parks and playgrounds.
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Help all young people graduate from high school. Education is the leading indicator of good health, giving people access to better jobs, incomes and neighborhoods.
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The relationship between increased economic mobility and better health. It's time to fix our country's growing income inequality and the unhealthy stresses it puts on adults and children.
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Social justice and health. Everyone has the right to good health. We must remove barriers so everyone has the same opportunity to improve their lives and their health.
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Give everyone a choice of healthy food. Our food system should provide affordable food with nutritious ingredients, free from harmful contaminants.
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Preparing for the health effects of climate change. Our health is connected to our environments. What happens upstream to our  environments at work, school and home affects our health downstream.
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Provide quality health care for everyone. Health reform was just a start. To fulfill its potential, we must continue to pursue options for expanded access to quality care at the federal, state and local levels.
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Strengthen the public health infrastructure. Strong and consistent funding levels are necessary for the public health system to respond to both everyday health threats and unexpected health emergencies.
Information from the National Public Health Association.
Ap ril is National Minority Health Month 2016! The theme for 2016 is "Accelerating Health Equity for the Nation." We invite all across the nation to join with the Health and Human Services and the Office of Minority Health to raise awareness of the health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities and how we are working together to accelerate health equity.
Everyone in America should have the chance for a good life, regardless of who they are and where they live. Learn about National Minority Health Month and take action for your good health.  NATIVE HEALTH staff and Board Members attended the National Association of Community Health Cente  rs Annual Meeting and Policy and Issues Forum in Washington DC. They met with Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (photo left) and Congressman Ruben Gallego (photo right). NATIVE HEALTH staff met with Congress members to discuss a recent policy change by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and support for community health centers.
NATIVE HEALTH would like to thank the Children's Museum of Phoenix for their very generous donation of 500 passes for patients/clients of NATIVE HEALTH. The Children's Museum of Phoenix has a wide range of programs for children. Museum activities include: Art Studio:
Creative Expression; BlockMania! What will you build?; Building Big; Desert Delight; The Market: Role Play Paradise; Move It! and much more! For more information or to view their website click here. Thank you again Children's Museum of Phoenix for this very generous donation.
Now you can support NATIVE HEALTH while you hop at Fry's. You may sign up for Fry's Community Rewards Program and they will donate a portion of your purchase to NATIVE HEALTH. The number is #16683. Thank you for supporting NATIVE HEALTH. For more information click here.
NATIVE HEALTH continues to provide medical services from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Central location) and 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at NHW Community Health Center. Dental services are also available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Central location) and 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at NHW Community Health Center. 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.
Please stop by and say hello to NATIVE HEALTH staff at some of the community events and Pow Wows.
We look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Walter Murillo,
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NHW Community Health Center
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April is National Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcoholic Energy Drinks (AEDs) or Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages (CABs) are premixed beverages containing not only alcohol but caffeine and other stimulants. Sold in tall, narrow cans similar to non-alcoholic energy drinks, they are very popular among young people and are regularly consumed by 31% of 12- to 17-year-olds and 34% of 18- to 24-year-olds. They carry teen-friendly names and contain a lot of sugar and flavoring. A typical can has about as much caffeine as a large cup of coffee, along with additives like guarana and ginseng that can speed up the central nervous system. Drinking alcohol and energy drinks together has become trendy, but it can also be risky. Marketed to kids, often through "new media" marketing campaigns and "grassroots" strategies using youth-oriented imagery and slogans, the new alcohol energy drinks have high alcohol content, sometimes as high as 12% as compared with 5% for a typical can of beer.
A major concern is that mixing energy drinks with alcohol can lead to "wide-awake drunkenness," where caffeine masks the feeling of drunkenness but does not decrease actual alcohol-related impairment. As a result, you feel less drunk than you really are, which can lead to consumption of even more alcohol or engaging in risky activities like drunk driving.
There have been numerous health problems reported and research has shown the dangers of adding caffeine to alcoholic drinks. The Food and Drug Administration has warned companies that the caffeine added to some of their alcoholic beverages makes the products unsafe and, as a result, some products have been removed from the market, while other companies have agreed not to make the beverages in the future.
However, there is still no regulation on the amount of caffeine in energy drinks, and no requirements related to the labeling of contents or possible health risks. The caffeine content in these beverages is usually not listed on the can.
Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that students who mixed alcohol and energy drinks had double the risk of being hurt or injured, requiring medical attention, driving with an intoxicated driver, being taken advantage of sexually, or taking advantage of another sexually. A lead researcher explained, "Students whose motor skills, visual reaction times, and judgment are impaired by alcohol may not perceive that they are intoxicated as readily when they're also ingesting a stimulant."
Additionally, in 2015, investigators from Dartmouth's Norris Cotton Cancer Center found teens aged 15-17 years old who mixed alcohol with energy drinks were four times more likely to meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder than a teen who had tried alcohol but never mixed it with an energy drink.
"Abusive alcohol use among adolescents is a dangerous behavior that can lead to injury, chronic alcohol use and abuse, and even death," said one of the lead authors of the study. "Identifying those most at risk for alcohol use is critical. Given that this is a sensitive issue, it's possible that clinicians, parents, and educators might open dialogues about alcohol use with adolescents by starting the discussion on the topic of energy drinks." Information taken from NCADD.org. NHW Community Health Center provides chronic care management, counseling, integrated behavioral health counselors, behavioral health services, state of the art dental clinic and other services to help you stay healthy. Our staff can help you live a healthier life. Please ask your medical provider for more suggestions. The NHW Community Health Center Dental Clinic is now accepting patients. We accept private insurance, AHCCCS, or 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 Gina.
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NATIVE HEALTH Seeking Board Members
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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.
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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.
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Wellbearto went with his friend, Coralie, to have a bath. Coralie loved her warm and fragrant bath (check out her beautiful smile)!
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Wellbearto attended NATIVE HEALTH's Prayer Walk (he's in the shadow in the photo). He was really excited to get started!
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Wellbearto finally made it to the one mile marker and participated in the Wellness Warriors activities at the Prayer Walk. He was getting really tired and his paws hurt!
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Wellbearto was off to an exciting trip in East Lansing, Michigan! The weather was still cool and no leaves on the trees yet! Spring is coming!
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Wellbearto went to the Spartan Stadium at Michigan State University. He was looking forward to football season.
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Wellbearto then made a stop at the Michigan State Capital in Lansing, Michigan. It was really pretty and old.
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Wellbearto made it back to Phoenix just in time to attend a Giants Spring Training Game. He had an amazing time and almost caught a fly ball!
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Wellbearto went with Dr. Carpenter to the I.H.S. Special Diabetes Project meeting and helped present information on the NATIVE HEALTH Living Well Traditionally Youth Diabetes Prevention Camp.
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Wellbearto's friend accidentally splashed poison in her eye and had to call Poison Control. Wellbearto mentioned that they should call Poison Control for advice. They saved the day (and her vision)!
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NATIVE HEALTH Hosts Raising a Reader
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Read it and Eat Program
Early Literacy and Cooking Classes
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NATIVE HEALTH's Participates at HopeFest
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HopeFest is an event where free medical, dental, haircuts, clothing, personal care items, helping agencies and more will be offered to all individuals. HopeFest will be held Saturday, April 16, at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This event is FREE and all are welcome.
NATIVE HEALTH will be at HopeFest. NATIVE HEALTH will be providing the following services: AHCCCS/SNAP/TANF enrollment assistance, pregnancy testing, fluoride varnish provided by Delta Dental Foundation of Arizona, women's vitamin distribution, HIV testing, and providing free adult vaccines (in conjunction with Maricopa County Department of Public Health). For more information click here. To view the event flyer click here.
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Prenatal and Pediatric Meet and Greet
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Pregnant or have a child? Come meet the NATIVE HEALTH Medical Director, Dr. Diane Weissman and the new prenatal provider from Phoenix Perinatal Associates. There will be refreshments, gifts, and time to ask general pediatric and prenatal questions. Please stop by on Wednesday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m.-noon. All are welcome. For more information please contact Susan. |
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NATIVE HEALTH's Community Garden
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NATIVE HEALTH's Living Well Traditionally Youth Diabetes Prevention Camps Expands to Two Sessions!
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NATIVE HEALTH is pleased to announce two Living Well Traditionally Youth Diabetes Prevention Camps this year. Due to the overwhelming request for additional children and age ranges, NATIVE HEALTH will have two camps, June 6-10 for Native American youth ages 12-13 and June 20-23 for Native American children ages 9-11. The camp will be held again at Camp Colley, north of Payson. Education about portion control, exercise, healthy eating and more will be covered. Activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing, hiking, traditional arts and crafts, archery, outdoor cooking, and more!  Camp is limited to the first 32 youth per session (first come, first served). Camp physicals are required to be completed at NATIVE HEALTH. Please click here to download the registration packet. Please include your phone number in all emails. Yahoo emails generally are not received. The fee for the Camp is $60.00. Limited scholarships are available. Packets are not accepted until all paperwork is accepted (including physicals). Physicals must be completed at NATIVE HEALTH. For information please contact Amanda via email.
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Wellness Warriors - NATIVE HEALTH's new Children's Obesity Prevention Program
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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.
NATIVE HEALTH will be hosting a Parent Ambassador training, Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Parent Ambassador  Training is a two day training program that teaches parents of Wellness Warriors participants how to advocate for their family's health and education, and how decision-making happens in schools. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The seating is limited to the first 20 parents or guardians. Deadline to register is April 11. For more information or to register click For more information, please call (602) 279-5262, x 3457 or email Amanda. NATIVE HEALTH will be hosting our annual Living Well Traditionally Diabetes Prevention Youth Camp in June. Due to the overwhelming request for additional children and age ranges, NATIVE HEALTH will have two camps, June 6th-10th for Native American youth 12-13 years old and June 20th-23rd for Native American children 9-11 years old. The camp will be held again at Camp Colley, north of Payson. Education about portion control, exercise, healthy eating and more will be covered. For additional information see the article block above. To register or for more information, please email Amanda. For the month of April we have decided to have a small contest for all of our Wellness Warriors participants. This month we want you to get creative! We would like to use a regular 8x11 inch piece of paper to draw and color yourself playing your favorite sport or eating your favorite healthy food. Along with the drawing, we would also like you to write a few sentences explaining why you feel it is important to be physically active and eat healthy. We will be picking the top five submissions to receive some awesome prizes! The deadline to submit will be April 25. Winners will be notified no later than April 29. To submit your drawing please scan and email them to Amanda. Have fun and get creative!
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.
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Your Medical Health from a Different Point of View - Integrated Behavioral Health
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April Topic of the month: Screening for Risky Alcohol Use
written by Bridgette Terrazas
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the perfect time to share with you the important reason why your doctor wants to screen you for alcohol use. Our patients in the medical clinic may be used to already being asked about their alcohol use, as they are asked every time they are triaged by the medical assistants. But the clinic is now looking to identifying patients who engage in risky alcohol use. These are patients who are not dependent on alcohol, but who are at an increased risk of medical and mental health problems based on their drinking behavior. The hope is that with early intervention, the risky drinking behavior will decrease and the risk to their overall health will be eliminated. One of the most common ones seen here is diabetes and alcohol.
Diabetes as a chronic medical condition can be difficult at times to manage. But if you're drinking alcohol, the amount you drink can make managing your diabetes even more difficult. Alcohol can interfere with your medications, it can cause an increase in your blood sugar and it can interfere with the way your liver works. Drinking alcohol makes your liver work even harder. Some patients admit to not taking their diabetes medication so that they can drink on the weekends. Unfortunately it is not uncommon to hear patients report drinking 6 or more drinks at one time. This is just one example of how alcohol can medically impact the body.
Another reason for the screening is that many people think that it's okay to have six or more drinks once a week or even twice a week when out with friends. They report not being dependent on alcohol so believe it is not impacting their body. The CDC reports that "Binge drinking is associated with many health problems, including- unintentional injuries, alcohol poisoning, STD's, high blood pressure, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases, liver disease, etc." http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/binge-drinking.htm
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans state "moderate alcohol consumption is defined as having up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men." This is a recommendation that is followed by the providers here at NATIVE HEALTH. 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.
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Native Talk Arizona - NATIVE HEALTH's Weekly Radio Show
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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.
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.
To listen to the show click here.
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.
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NATIVE HEALTH's Behavioral Health Addiction Services - New Interactive Program
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Scholarship Season is underway through Arizona Community Foundation. To view scholarships that are available for high school seniors and current college students throughout Arizona click here.
April 17 Deadline - White House Internship. Must be 18 years of age and currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program, or a veteran of the US Armed Forces. For information check the the website.
April 24 Deadline - D.C. Scholars Program at the White House. Must be 17 by June 27, 2016. Must be a 2016 graduate. Must be able to commit 30 hours per week from June 27-August 12, 2016. For information check the website.
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.
April 30 Deadline - Foundation of the Federal Bar Association, Foundation's Public Service Scholarship. Provides $5,000 assistance to a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four year college or university. At least one of the parents (or guardians) of the student must be a current federal government attorney or federal judge and a member of the Federal Bar Association. For information click here.
May 1 Deadline - 4th Annual Pathkeepers Native Youth Leadership Camp, July 17-24 in Virginia. Open to Native youth, ages 11-16 who are enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe. Camp is free. Camp includes field trip to Washington DC, White House officials, and more. For more information call (202) 957-2696, email them or check the website.
May 1 Deadline - Pre-College Residential Art Camp for Native American Teens. Summer camp experience for 12 teens that includes intensive arts workshops over two weeks in Portland. For more information check the website or contact Shirod at (971) 255-4148.
May 6 Deadline - Wells Fargo Internship Program. For young adults 18 and older. For information click here.
May 20 Deadline - City of Phoenix Summer Youth Employment Opportunities. For high school juniors through age 24. For information or to apply click here.
June 17 Deadline - We R Native Youth Ambassador Application Open. For AI/AN youth ages 15-24. For information click here.
15 Full Scholarships available for Native American youth applying for Camp Not-A-Wheeze. For information click here.
Free and Scholarship Camps for Youth - SEED (Students Engaged in Entrepreneurial Discovery) SEED. Full scholarships available for 9-12 graders. Arizona's First Summer Outdoor STEM Centered Education Camp - some scholarships available. Fresh Air Camp for Foster Youth - if foster child is accepted there is no cost. For information on all camps click here. For questions email Tom.
ASU Summer Programs - Varying fees and scholarships. Click here for more information.
American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships - Click here for more information.
Summer Research Training Institute for American Indian and Alaska Native Health Professionals. June 13-July 1. For information or to register click here.
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.
Volunteer Tax Income Tax Assistance - Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, 2214 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. (602) 258-4822. Saturdays, 4/9 and 4/16. 8:00 a.m.-noon. Free Federal and State Income Tax Returns. For filers with income less than $60,000. Please call for additional information and documents required.
Native American Basketball Invitational - June 2016 - For information click here to view the NABI flyer.
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: 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.
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 website.
Maricopa County Department of Public Health's Preventive Health Collaborative. For information and to check out the new website click here. Future Inspired Native American Leaders is currently recruiting female and male students to join an exciting program. This free program prepares American Indian high school youth to become college and career ready and learn about their culture. Students will have the opportunity to attend college tours, explore career sites, and develop new friendships. Transportation is also provided. Enroll today by contacting Phoenix Indian Center at (602) 264-6768 x 2305 or emailing them. Free Program Resources to Help Kids Make Healthy Choices - Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! is a free program that helps young people ages 11 to 13 better understand the complex media world and how it can influence their health. Developed by the National Institutes of Health, the Media-Smart Youth curriculum includes 10 lessons that encourage kids to eat healthy, be active, and think critically about marketing messages. NIH provides free program materials and an on-demand webinar training to help facilitators successfully carry out the program, independently or in partnership with schools, after-school programs, or other local youth-serving organizations. Webinar participants may receive a certificate of completion or, for Certified Health Education Specialists, one hour of continuing education credit. Questions? Contact the Media-Smart Youth team at MediaSmartYouth@mail.nih.gov or (800) 370-2943 or click here for the link.
Find your adventure with the Maricopa Healthy app. The newly-released
Maricopa Healthy app by Maricopa County Department of Public Health helps
residents and visitors find healthy food through local farmers' markets and fun  recreation through parks in Maricopa County. With over 400 local parks currently listed and more being added, there's plenty to do no matter where in Maricopa County you are. The app also contains a mapping feature for local farmer's markets that accept supplemental food and nutrition assistance (i.e., SNAP, WIC, FMNP). Maricopa Healthy is currently available for FREE download in the Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads, as well as in the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets. Volunteers Needed at PIMC Auxiliary - Consider joining the dedicated volunteers at the PIMC Auxiliary Gift Shop. The Gift Shop is one program of the Auxiliary which supports the Medical Center and its patients, staff and visitors. The money raised in the non-profit's shop is used to supplement PIMC's budget and allocates scholarships to American Indian students studying in the health field. Start the process by contact Roberta Arthur at (602) 263-1576.
New Resource - Arizona@Work. One statewide resource, 47 local offices, thousands of employers and job seekers can connect. For information click here.
Phoenix Children's Hospital's Community Resource Group - Organizations working towards preventing childhood obesity and working in children's health. The group is a great resource to have a better understanding of the work that is being done in the community and find opportunities for collaboration. If interested in attending a meeting or for any questions please contact Emily Flanigan at (602) 933-3391 or email her. Early Childhood Substance Abuse Prevention - National Institute on Drug Abuse has released a new guide on early childhood interventions to prevent drug use and substance abuse disorders later in life. Guide offers research based principles that affect a child's self control and overall mental health, starting during pregnancy and going through the eighth year of life. For more information click here. Arizona Children's Health Survey - Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Children with Special Health Care Needs wants opinions from people with children 0-18 with special health care needs. To complete the survey 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 int he 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) 264-6768 x 2206 or email her. Farm to School to Cafeteria Conference - Includes working on traditional growing, food as medicine, gardening, getting traditional food into schools, etc. For more information click here. Arizona @ Work April Workshops - C lick here to view the document.
Community Events and Resources are provided to the community as a resource and are NOT endorsed by NATIVE HEALTH.
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