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 8:00 a.m.-noon 1:00-5:00 p.m. Emergency Dental Appointments:
Monday-Friday
9:00-10:00 a.m. 1:00-3:00 p.m. To make a dental appointment or if you have questions, please call Gina at (602) 279-5262 x 3402 or email Gina. AHCCCS Plans, American Indian Health Program, CMDP and private insurance plans are accepted. 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 and limited appointments, 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
- Standard 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
- Parenting Program
WIC Hours:
Central
Monday 9:00-6:00
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00-5:00
Friday 7:30-4:30
Closed 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Podiatry through Midwestern University
2nd and 4th Monday Mornings
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 of the group programs. Bring required documents and copies of court orders. For information or to make an appointment contact Sufina at (602) 279-5351 x 3536 or email her.
Counseling Services: - Individual, family and group counseling
- Domestic Violence Offender Group for women
WIC Hours: Monday 9:00-1:00, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00-1:00, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 2:00-4:30 p.m. Podiatry provided by Midwestern University 1st and 3rd Wednesday afternoons HIV and Hepatitis C Testing - free, rapid testing Monday-Friday
10:00-3:00 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-Saturday 11:00-7:00 Sunday 11:00-6:00 WIC Hours: Central Monday 9:00-6:00
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00-5:00 Friday 7:30-4:30 PIMC-16th Street WIC 1st Mondays 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
All other Mondays 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 8:00-5:00 Friday 7:30-4:30
Closed 1:00-2:00 p.m.
NHW Community Health Center Monday/Wednesday 8:00-1:00, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Guadalupe WIC
Pascua Yaqui Tribal Building
1st/3rd Wednesdays
10:00-11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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July NATIVE HEALTH Photos
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NATIVE HEALTH hosted Department of Economic Security for a TANF Summit. Over 90 people attended this informative event.
NATIVE HEALTH-Central hosted two Back to School Physicals and Immunizations events. Children received school supplies and other items. For more information or to make an appointment for back to school, sports or other physicals please contact Amanda.
NATIVE HEALTH -Central provided infant CPR classes. Many families participated in this class and learned about home safety and infant CPR.
NATIVE HEALTH received four Little Free Libraries (LFL) from Southwest Human Development. Each LFL is stocked with books and children can take home a book each time they visit. NATIVE HEALTH is still in need of additional children's books. If you would like to help please contact Susan. 
NATIVE HEALTH's July Read It and Eat class was another success. 23 families attended the event and made their own watermelon sundaes. 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 a watermelon, mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, oranges, grapes, apples, and more.
NATIVE HEALTH participated in 23 events this month providing pediatric dental screenings and fluoride varnish. Almost 500 children were screened through this innovative and valuable program. These services are funded 
by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation and Arizona Department of Health Services. Each child and family receives education, and is given a bag with educational materials, toothbrush, toothpaste and floss. Thank you to both funders for this very important program.
 Katie P. of PHX Renews thoroughly enjoying herself assisting in the NATIVE HEALTH Community Garden.   NATIVE HEALTH congratulates all of the graduates of Phoenix Public Library's Kindergarten Boot Camp that was held at NATIVE HEALTH. All children completing the eight weeks also received Kindergarten Readiness Kits through Valley of the Sun United Way. NATIVE HEALTH thanks the Phoenix Public Library and United Way for their continued support.
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NATIVE HEALTH's Community Garden
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For more information contact Anisa Garcia, NATIVE HEALTH Community Garden Coordinator via email |
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NATIVE HEALTH's New
Positive Indian Parenting Program
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Community Legal Services at NATIVE HEALTH
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NATIVE HEALTH is enrolled with the Fry's Community Rewards Program (#16683). If you shop at Frys and would like support NATIVE HEALTH  please click here.
If you have been a supporter, we thank you. You will also need to re-enroll in this program. You may click here to complete your re-enrollment.
Thank you for your continued support.
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August 3 - Early Childhood Network Breakfast Meeting. Association for Supportive Child Care. Tempe. For information call Sarah at (480) 829-0500 x 1206.
August 6 - 2nd Annual MetroCenter Free Back to School Carnival of Fun Event. Noon-3:00 p.m. Prizes, photos, give-aways and more. NATIVE HEALTH will be in attendance. August 6 - Native PFLAG Meeting. 11:00 a.m. Native American Connections Urban Living, 2nd Avenue. For information or to attend contact them. August 6 - Los Altos Ranch Market "Back to School End of Summer Fiesta" Los Altos Ranch Market, 5802 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix. 7:00-11:00 a.m. Free. Los Altos Ranch Market and Creative Plus Cultural. Backpacks, haircuts, health screenings, entertainment and more. Water slides. Interactive games, and give-aways. August 8 - myCommunity Connect will provide computers, internet access, and support to complete the City of Phoenix Section 8 Housing enrollment application. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CPLC Carl Hayden Community Center, 3216 W. Van Buren, Phoenix. For more information click here. August 8-12 - City of Phoenix Housing Department will accept online applications for the Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 8, through Friday, August 12, 5:00 p.m. Arizona time. Once the application period closes, 10,000 applicants will be randomly selected using a lottery system and will be placed on the wait list. For formation call (602) 534-1974 or check the website. Disabled applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation, may do so beginning Monday, August 1. Customers may call (602) 262-7497 and leave a message. August 8-10 - AAIP/University of Minnesota Pre-Admission Workshop. Oakland, CA. For information click here. August 8-11 - 45th Annual Meeting and National Health Conference, Oakland, CA. Indian Health 360: The Spectrum of Care. For information check the website. August 9 - You are the key to HPV Cancer Prevention. Webinar. Western Region Public Health Training Center. Noon-1:00 p.m. PST. For more information click here. August 9 - Association of American Indian Physicians - 2016 American Indians Accessing Health Professions Workshop. University of California Berkeley. For information click here. August 9-11 - National AI/AN Behavioral Health Conference: "Creating Trauma Informed Systems in AI/AN Communities." Portland, OR. Capacity limited to 550. For information check the website.
August 11-13 - Association of American Indian Physicians 45th Annual Meeting. Oakland, CA. For information click here. August 12 - Professional Ethics: How to Have Fun with Ethics. Western Region Public Health Training Center. Noon-1:45 Hawaiian time. For more information click here. August 12 - Webinar: Healthy Moms, Happy Babies: Using the Relationship Assessment Tool and Universal Education. 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Arizona time. For information click here. August 15-17 - NACR-Native Patient Navigator's Basic Training. Native American Cancer Research Corporation's Patient Navigation is a patient centric healthcare model. 20 hour "Basic" Native Patient Navigator Training. Application deadline August 1. Denver, Colorado. For information click here. August 19 - 3rd Annual Conference - National Association of Hispanic Nurses-Phoenix Chapter. Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale. For information call (602) 730-NAHN (6246). August 21-25 - 48th Annual Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies, "Creating a Future of Compassionate, Connected Care." Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson. For information check the website. August 22-23 - First Things First Early Childhood Summit. Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix. August 22-24 - San Diego American Indian Health Center and South Dakota Urban Indian Health centers will be hosting a White Bison training entitled "Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Men and Women" training. Video based curriculum. For information or to register click here.
August 23 - One day education session for individuals working with American Indian consumers in Arizona with questions about health insurance coverage. 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Twin Arrows, Flagstaff. For benefit coordinators, certified assisters, community health representatives, health workers, social workers, etc. For more information or to RSVP click here. August 23 - Read On Arizona - Literacy Summit. 2:15 p.m. at Phoenix Convention Center. Immediately following the conclusion of the First Things First Early Childhood Summit. For information or to register click here. August 23-25 - 7th Annual Men and Women's Gathering. Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale. For social services staff, victim advocates, TANF, elders, parents, education, Tribal Leaders, behavioral health and more. For information click here. August 24 - Phoenix Children's Hospital's Children's Obesity Community Resource Group. 9:30 a.m. Meeting held at NATIVE HEALTH, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Building C. For information or to RSVP contact Emily. August 25-26 - Enroll America's Get Covered Academy. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Two day event will provide participants with current best practices in planning outreach. For community organizations that educate, inform, and/or assist consumers with applications for AHCCCS, KidsCare, Marketplace and SNAP. County, Tribal and City representatives who want to learn how to improve assisting justice populations with access to coverage are encouraged to attend day two. No charge. For information click here. August 27 - Miss Native American USA Pageant. Tempe Center for the Arts. For information check the website. August 29-31 - Arizona's 16th Annual Transition Conference. "Trending in Transition: Engagement, Experience, Employment." Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale. Limited number of scholarships. For information on scholarships or to register contact Jeannette at (602) 542-3855 or email her. August 31-September 1 - ITCA's Integrated Pest Management for Tribal Schools Workshop. This conference is for Tribal School personnel at a national level and reimbursement is available for those that qualify. For information or to register contact Africa at (602) 258-4822 or via email. September 6-11 - Navajo Nation 70th Fair. Window Rock, Arizona. For more information click click here. September 17 - NATIVE HEALTH's Laughter is the Best Medicine fundraising event. See article block to the right. September 17 - Latino Disability Summit and Resource Fair presented by Chicanos Por La Causa. Ability 360 Center, 5025 E. Washington, Phoenix. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For information contact Mari at (602) 515-2451. September 17 - Rocking it to Adulthood Youth Conference. Phoenix College Preparatory Academy, 3310 N. 10th Avenue, Phoenix. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For ages 13-21. Lunch. For information click here. September 19-22 - National Indian Health Board 33rd Annual Tribal Health Conference. Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale. For Tribal health professionals, elected leaders, advocates, researchers, and community based service providers. Five tracks: innovation, technology and accountability in Indian/Tribal Health and Public Health Systems; Indian Health Law, Policy and Advocacy; Medicare/Medicaid/CHIP and Health Care Reform; Cancer in Indian Country; Indigenous Foods, Nutrition and Policy. For information or to register click here. September 23-25 - 10th Annual Prescott Pow Wow. Prescott, Arizona. September 24 - 2016 S.I.P.I. Pow Wow. Albuquerque, New Mexico. For information call (505) 346-2337. September 24 - Phoenix AISES Golf Tournament. Ocotillo Golf Course in Chandler. Shotgun start 7:30 a.m. For information click here. September 26-27 - First Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition. Seeds of Native Health Conference on Native American Nutrition. Prior Lake, Minnesota. For information check their website. September 30 - Arizona Public Health Association's Fall 2016 Conference. Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix. October 1 - NATIVE HEALTH Children's Pageant. MetroCenter Mall. For information or to register contact Sabrina. October 5-9 - Native American Bar Association of Arizona hosts free Pre-Law sessions with housing and LSAT preparations. For college sophomores, juniors, seniors, master's students and college graduates preparing for law school. September 15 deadline. For information click here. October 6-7 - Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition's 16th Institute: From Risk to Resilience at Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix. For professionals working with young children, birth-5. For more information click here. October 8 - NATIVE HEALTH Open House. NATIVE HEALTH, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Immediately following NARD Parade. For information email Susan. October 8 - Annual Asthma and Allergy Conference, Phoenix. St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. "The Role of the Inter-Professional Teams in Managing Asthma and Allergy." For information or to register click here. October 8 - Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program. Chandler Center for the Arts. For information check the website. October 8-9 - Chandler American Indian Art Market. AJ Chandler Park, Chandler. For information check the website. October 9-14 - National Congress of American Indians - 73rd Annual Convention & Marketplace. Phoenix. For more information click here. October 10 - Voter Registration Deadline for General Election. October 11 - Native PFLAG Open House. NAC Urban Living on 2nd Avenue, Phoenix. For information check the website. October 14 - 6th Annual Southwest American Indian Rainbow Gathering. First Congregational United Church of Christ, Phoenix. For information call (602) 258-6891.
October 17-19 - HOPE Conference (Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition). Phoenix. October 20 - 3rd Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference. For information click here. October 20-21 - 216 National Latino Children's Summit. Latinos: Into the Future. For information click here.
October 21 - 12th Annual Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia in Native Americans. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, Flagstaff. $20.00/person. For information or to register call (800) 230-2273 or check the website. October 22 - AACHC 2016 Annual Invaluable Medical and Dental Assistant Seminar. Black Canyon Conference Center. For information or to register click here. October 25 - Native American Community Service Center Native Fall Festival. NACSC, 4520 N. Central, Phoenix. 3:00-6:00 p.m. For information call (602) 264-6768. October 28-30 - 33rd Annual Roy Track Memorial Pow Wow. 525 E. Main Street, Mesa, Pioneer Park. For information call (602) 799-0260 or email them. November 3-4 - The Arizona Association of School Psychologists. Phoenix.
November 5 - NATIVE HEALTH's Wellness Warriors Bike Rodeo for youth ages 5-15. 8:00 a.m.-noon. For information email Katie. November 5-6 - Red Mountain Eagle Pow Wow. Scottsdale. November 12 - ASU Veteran's Day Pow Wow. ASU West Campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird, Glendale. November 25 - American Indian Children's Benefit Toy Concert. Phoenix Science Center.
Community Events and Resources are provided to the community as a resource and are NOT endorsed by NATIVE HEALTH.
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Wow- this is our 100th Issue! Over 30,000 people receive this monthly
newsletter. It has been featured in a lot of places including the National Museum of the American Indian. We started out years ago with a small, two page newsletter and it has grown into a
unique and much needed resource for the community. I am often stopped in different places around the country and people tell me how they depend on the newsletter for community news, resources, and events.
There are always many events sponsored by NATIVE HEALTH and the local American Indian community. Please take a minute and read the newsletter to see what might benefit you or your family.
August 7-13 is National Health Center Week. The theme this year is "Celebrating America's Health Centers: Innovators in Community Health." NATIVE HEALTH is certainly considered an innovator amongst Community Health Centers. We have been recognized by many as providing innovative and out of the box programs that are highly successful! While there are countless reasons to celebrate America's Health Centers, among the most important and unique is their long success in providing access to affordable, high quality, cost effective service to medically vulnerable and underserved people in the United States.
To celebrate National Health Center Week NATIVE HEALTH is sponsoring a youth art contest for patients/clients ages 7-12. The theme for the art contest is "Why I like m NATIVE HEALTH/NHW Community Health Center provider." Winners at each site will win bike helmets and a brand new bike. Visit NATIVE HEALTH or NHW Community Health Center for more information.
NATIVE HEALTH recognizes all of our employees for their hard work and dedication in providing the very best service to the community!
 Congress has the unique opportunity with Child Nutrition Reauthorization to support federal child nutrition programs similar to NATIVE HEALTH's partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance. Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema saw firsthand this collaboration at NHW Community Health Center. Every day, kids visiting our sites receive free, nutritious meals to ensure they live healthy, productive lives! Congresswoman Sinema also handed out back to school supplies for each of the children having lunch at NHW Community Health Center. KidsCare is almost here! Arizona is joining every other U.S. state by unfreezing its Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Starting July 26, KidsCare will begin accepting applications for coverage that starts on September 1. The program is back thanks to the advocacy of many. KidsCare is the answer for parents working hard to take care of their kids but still struggling to keep health insurance from breaking the family budget. It is estimated that 30,000 Arizona children may be eligible. Families with incomes earning up to $48,600 for a household of four will now be able to cover their kids for monthly premiums ranging from $10-$70 (Vitalyst). NATIVE HEALTH and NHW Community Health Center can you help you apply for KidsCare. For more information contact Ernestine Lee, Lead Outreach and Enrollment Specialist.
NATIVE HEALTH's Board of Directors is thrilled to again host the Third Annual Laughter is the Best Medicine, A Night Out with NATIVE HEALTH. The event will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the Phoenix-Scottsdale Embassy Suites Hotel and Resort. Attendees will enjoy dinner, silent auction, and the humor of Yaqui-Zapotec Comedian, Larry Omaha. Mr. Omaha is well known for his wit and humorous American Indian perspective; he performs throughout the US and other countries. The event will include a traditional spiritual presentation by the Morning Star Leaders Youth Council, a group of American Indian youth that endeavor to become the next generation of American Indian Leaders. The Youth Council has a strong reliance on cultural development as a source of strength and inspiration. 
This year, NATIVE HEALTH will recognize Karen Thorne, as this year's outstanding individual. Her history for service to the local American Indian community is truly inspirational. Karen retired from the Phoenix Indian Center after 41 years of service. Over the years she has been a great champion for the American Indian community and the individuals that constitute the community. NATIVE HEALTH will also be recognizing a continuing supporting agency that has had exceptional impact on the local American Indian community and NATIVE HEALTH. Proceeds from this event will benefit the NATIVE HEALTH Emergency Assistance Program; a fund that financially assists American Indian families with travel and lodging expenses when a family member is transported to a Phoenix metro hospital for medical emergencies. Please join our festivities and support a good cause. Tickets may be purchased at $75 per person at the NATIVE HEALTH website. Summer is going by quickly and NATIVE HEALTH has some exciting events planned for the fall. We have our Annual Native American Children's Pageant on Saturday, October 1, and the Annual NATIVE HEALTH Open House after the Native American Connections Parade on Saturday, October 8. Save the date for these fun events!
The NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Native American Children's Pageant is coming quickly. This event will be held at MetroCenter Mall on Saturday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m.  There are three age categories, they are birth-3 years, 4-6 years, and 7-10 years. Ages 4-6 and 7-10 are competitive. All children participating in the pageant will receive prizes. We already have a number of applications for the birth-3 group. This is a free, wonderful event for families. If you are interested in learning more or having someone in your family participate please check our website. Elections are coming. NATIVE HEALTH encourages everyone to register to vote. PAFCO has been working with NATIVE HEALTH for a few months (and will continue) to register individuals to vote. This is available at NATIVE HEALTH Central and NHW Community Health Center on a regular basis. There are some very important voter registration dates coming up. Monday, October 10, is the voter registration deadline for the General Election. Your vote matters!
Flu shot clinics will be starting soon. Watch for upcoming details on Flu Shot Clinics.
NATIVE HEALTH continues to provide medical services Monday-Friday, from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Central location), and 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at NHW Community Health Center. Dental services are also available at both locations Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Both medical clinics offer same day appointments. Transportation is also available on an appointment basis within a 15 mile radius. Behavioral health services are available on a walk-in basis for new patients and can also be accessed by appointment.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Sincerely,
Walter Murillo,
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NHW Community Health Center
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August's health topic is National Immunization Awareness Month. Here are some tips:
We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious diseases. To help keep our community safe, NATIVE HEALTH is proudly
participating in National Immunization Awareness Month. Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and pneumonia. It's important to know which shots you need and when to get them.
Everyone age six months and older needs to get a flu vaccine every year. Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages.
Talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in your family gets the shots they need. To learn more, ask your provider when you visit NHW Community Health Center or NATIVE HEALTH.
The NHW Behavioral Health Department is excited to introduce our new C  ounselor, Cathy Sanchez. Cathy comes to NATIVE HEALTH with ten years experience in the field and is a Licensed Associate Counselor. Her field of concentration is family therapy, and she is also experienced with behavior coaching. With the addition of Cathy, three out of four Behavioral Health staff at NHW are fluent in Spanish as well as English! NHW Behavioral Health Department offers individual, couples, and family counseling for all ages onsite at 2423 W. Dunlap, Suite 140. For intakes contact Sufina at (602) 279-5351 ext. 3536 or email her. (Please note we are unable to provide psychiatric medications.)
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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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 to Feed My Starving Children and helped assemble food kits for children across the world. He worked for hours putting together supplies for children in Cambodia.
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Wellbearto attended the UnitedHealthCare Back to School Event at Isaac School District and met Dr. Health E. Hound. Thousands of children attended and received backpacks and supplies. NATIVE HEALTH attended and provided information on AHCCCS/SNAP and TANF assistance as well as pediatric dental screenings and fluoride.
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Wellbearto had his first visit to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. It was really fun and cool! He went on a lot of rides and explored some really neat places.
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Wellbearto had been wanting to go to Mackinaw Island in Michigan. His dream finally came true. It was very pretty and no cars are on the island so he could walk everywhere. It was pretty cloudy though!
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Wellbearto did a lot of traveling in July. He went to Portland and went to the Hillsboro Hops minor league baseball game. Barley, the Hops mascot, is Wellbearto's new best friend.
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Wellbearto really wanted to see the Oregon Coast. He went to Cannon Beach and saw Haystack Rock. It was really beautiful (and cold)! He forgot his jacket and shivered the whole time he was there. It was completely different than Jamaica last month.
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After Wellbearto's trip to the beach, he wanted to go another minor league baseball game. He went to the Portland Pickles! It was fun. He even tried his first fried pickle (but it wasn't very healthy). Wellbearto made another best friend, Dillon Pickle, the mascot.
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After all of the baseball, he went to a farm to pick berries. He picked marion berries, raspberries, and blueberries. It was pretty yummy! He was careful not to get his fur stuck in the berry bushes. He ate a lot of healthy berries.
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Wellberto is getting interested in politics. Someone mentioned that it was time to register to vote. He met with PAFCO in the NATIVE HEALTH lobby and was able to register to vote. It was really easy. He learned that everyone's vote counts and it is really important for the future of the country.
Wellbearto learned about a dental health experiment where eggs are exposed to different things like vinegar, cola, water, etc. He learned it is really important to brush your teeth twice a day and limit sweet drinks and practice good oral health.
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Wellbearto went to Comic-Con in San Diego. He got to see all kinds of characters and had a wild experience! He loved the Captain America statue.
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NATIVE HEALTH's Laughter is the Best Medicine
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NATIVE HEALTH Hosts Childbirth Classes
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 NATIVE HEALTH is hosting Childbirth Classes on August 3, 4, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. each day at NATIVE HEALTH, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Building C. All pregnant women are welcome to attend. This class is FREE and taught by Lakisa Muhammad, A Mother's Worth Birth Services.
Stages of labor, natural comfort measures, common hospital interventions, postpartum care, breastfeeding and more will be covered.
For more information or to attend please contact Daili at (602) 279-5262 x 3451 or email her.
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NATIVE HEALTH's
Hosts Raise a Reader
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Read it and Eat Program
Early Literacy and Cooking Classes
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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 Mary Foehringer, RN-C, MSN, NP, of Phoenix Perinatal Associates. There will be refreshments, gifts, and time to ask general pediatric and prenatal questions. Please stop by on Wednesday, August 17, from 11:00 a.m.-noon. All are welcome. For more information please contact Amanda. |
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NATIVE HEALTH's Annual Children's Pageant
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The 2016 Annual Native American Children's Pageant will be Saturday, October 1, 2016, at MetroCenter Mall, lower level, Dillards Court. There are three age categories, birth-3 years of age, 4-6 years of age, and 7-10 years of age. Birth-3 years of age are non-competitive and is limited to 25 participants. The 4-6 and 7-10 year old age group is limited to 8 boys and 8 girls in each division and is competitive. There is no fee. Registration forms will be accepted until we reach the limit or Friday, September 16, 2016, whichever comes first.
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Wellness Warriors - NATIVE HEALTH's 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.
Lucky Wellness Warriors were able to receive regulation basketballs at our Basketball Fundamentals event held last month. Participants were able to learn new basketball skills or brush up on their old ones. We'd like to thank our volunteers who helped put on this fun event. See the photos at right and below. Be on the lookout in the next few months, as we are planning our next big event!
With the summer coming to an end and the new school year quickly approaching, it  is often difficult to balance school preparation with healthy eating and exercise. Make sure that the family continues to eat three meals daily while continuing to eat together. We understand that schedules can be hectic and complicated; here are a few tips to get the preparations for the beginning of school off on the right foot. Get enough sleep! It is very important for every child to have at least 8 hours of sleep regularly to perform well in school.
Join a sport! A good way to make new friends and be physically active is to join a sport of your choosing. It is very fun!
Avoid unhealthy snacks! Avoid vending machines and focus on packing your own healthy snacks like fresh fruits, non-fat yogurt, cheese sticks, or peanuts.
Drink lots of water! It is still hot out there, so make sure you are drinking plenty of water, even when you're not thirsty.
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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NATIVE HEALTH's Domestic Violence Program and Services
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Domestic Violence in Arizona
The Department of Justice defines domestic violence as "a pattern of coercive control where one partner uses their power to control the other partner," [DOJ, 2012]. Domestic violence can take place in many forms such physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse.
- Physical abuse: may include but are not limited to hitting, slapping, shoving and biting.
- Sexual abuse: can be described as coercing or attempting to coerce sexual activity without consent.
- Emotional abuse: can include psychological forms of abuse such as fear, intimidation and threats of violence. Any attempt to weaken an individual's self-esteem or self-worth can be a form of emotional abuse.
- Financial abuse: limit and control the access to any means of financial tools and support.
Within a 24 hour period in 2013 the state of Arizona had 35 programs serve:
- 1,796 victims of domestic violence
- 1,181 (out of 1, 796) victims/ survivors were serviced in a shelter or transitional housing programs
- 615 victims/ survivors received non-residential assistance such as counseling, legal services and children's groups
The most challenging aspects for survivors of domestic violence according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence [2013] is immediate housing needs. In 2013 there were 143 requests for housing services that were unmet in a single day. Other top unmet requests included non-residential services such as legal representation and financial assistance. [NNEDV, 2013]
NATIVE HEALTH does offer victim support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Support services are available to Native American and Alaskan Natives, 13 years and older who are located in the Phoenix metro area.
Together we can break the cycle of violence in the community. For more information please call (602) 279-5262, ext. 3210 or email Anisia.
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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. August guests include: Naataanii Means and Gary Farmer.
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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August 11 Deadline - Navajo School Clothing Program. Children must be enrolled members of the Navajo Nation and between the ages of 3-13 years at the time of order. Child must be enrolled in an approved and participating educational institution. For more information and application contact Phoenix Indian Center at (602) 264-6768.
August 25 Deadline - Native American Pipeline to Law Workshop. For more information click here.
September 2 Deadline - Hopi Tribe - Jean Charley-Call Nursing Scholarship Application. For three full-time Hopi students pursuing a nursing degree at an accredited college or university in 2016-2017. For information call (800) 762-9630 or (928) 734-3542. Hopi Grants and Scholarships Program.
September 15 Deadline - Native American Bar Association of Arizona hosts free pre-law sessions with housing and LSAT prep. For college sophomores, juniors, seniors, master's students, and college graduates preparing for law school. For more information click here.
September 30 Deadline - 13th Annual American Indian Disability Summit Presentation Deadline. Conference - March 23, 2017 at Desert Willow. For more information email Betty.
November 15 Deadline - Center for Native American Youth. For first Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Online Roundtable. For information and survey check the website at http://cnay.org/Champions_for_Change.html
ASU Indian Law Program - Native American Pipeline to Law Workshop at ASU. This program will educate and help students successfully navigate the law school application process. The works hops will assist participants in preparing competitive applications. For college sophomores, juniors, seniors, master's students, and college graduates preparing for law school. Program held October 5 and 6. For information contact Kate. For additional information check the website.
The Minority Veterans Program (MVP) is dedicated to ensuring that all minority veterans are aware of health benefits, services, and programs offered by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The goal is to make benefits and services more accessible to minority veterans, to evaluate current programs, and make recommendations on how the Department of Veterans Affairs can better serve these veterans. The Minority Veteran Program Coordinator (MVPC) acts as a mediator and facilitator for minority veterans. For information please contact Toni Malgrat (480) 487-7400 or e-mail toni.malgrat@va.gov. Seven Generation Money Management (7G MM) - Seven Generation Money Management is a hands on financial literacy game targeted towards Native American youth to increase their money management skills and give them a basic understanding of investing, opening a bank account, purchasing a car, renting an apartment, buying a house, and other life skills. For more information contact Levi at (928) 523-7320 or email Levi.
American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships - Click here for more information.
Valley of the Sun Cherokees - Monthly meetings and is a community dedicated to history, culture, heritage, tradition, fellowship and service. Meetings held second Saturday of the month at NATIVE HEALTH. For information about the group and meetings contact Linda.
Living a Balanced Life with Diabetes - New toolkit for American Indians/Alaska Natives with Diabetes. The toolkit, helps health professionals address emotional issues. Call (888) 693-6337 to order a kit.
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. 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.
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. Phoenix Indian Center's Classroom Training Allowance Program Information - A weekly allowance for eligible graduating post secondary Native American, Alaska and Native Hawaiian students is available through the Phoenix Indian Center's Classroom Training Program. Students must be enrolled in the Native Workforce Services (NWS). Students are encouraged to complete the enrollment process at least five months prior to graduation. The weekly allowance can be received for the last 12 weeks of classroom time, internship, or externship. Students must seek employment after graduation through Native Workforce Services. For information contact Iris at (602) 264-6768 x 2206 or email her. Phoenix Indian Center's Parenting in 2 Worlds Program - 10 session workshop, each session is 2 hours. Workshop is interactive and covers child development, effective guidance, risky behaviors, ECAP, etc. Evidence based course. Free childcare, food, and bus passes. Certificate and celebration at completion of program. Locations in Guadalupe, Laveen, and Phoenix. For information call Melissa at (602) 264-6768 x 2302 or email her. City of Phoenix Birth to Five Program Recruiting Children -The City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Program is now recruiting children  for the 2016-17 school year. This program is a school readiness program serving low-income families living within the city of Phoenix. There are variety of service options available. The Early Head Start program is seeking parents or guardians with children from birth to 3 years old and at risk pregnant women to participate in either the home-based program or center-based program through child care partnerships. The Head Start program is looking for children 3 or 4 years old. Parents or guardians of children with special needs or concerns about their child's development are always encouraged to apply for this school readiness option. Families must meet federal income guidelines for family size to be eligible to enroll in these educational programs. For more information, call Early Head Start at 602-495-7050 or Head Start at 602-262-4040 or visit phoenix.gov/headstart.
SRPMIC Foster Care Program - Looking for families and/or individuals to recruit, train, and license to open their home and family to Community children. Short and long term options. SRPMIC Foster Care is open to enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribal Nations and Employees of SRPMIC Tribal Government and Education. For information call Averae at (480) 362-5645 or email her. 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 support 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 contacting the Volunteer Office at (602) 263-1576. Discounted Internet Service - As of March 31, 2016 the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has approved rules to modify the current Lifeline program, which previously provided discounted telephone services, to also include discounted internet services for people who meet the qualifications. This modernization update from the FCC will help provide 21st century access for any low-income individual, helping to reduce the barriers that prevent access to educational and career opportunities. For more information about the updates to the Lifeline program, please visit the FCC webpage. NativeVote.org - Native voters register at lower rates than other communities. Make sure your Native voice is heard. Click here to learn more information. Western Region Public Health Training Center - Trainings, education, internships and more. For information click here. Phoenix Indian Center's new Youth Marijuana PSA - Did you know that 32.6% of American Indian youth in Maricopa County regularly use Marijuana? Marijuana changes the way the brain works, altering mental and physical health. The Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona (UICAZ) has designed educational materials and workshops to help adults talk to youth about the harms of marijuana. As part of the Coalition's ongoing "Creating a Culture of Pride" Prevention Campaign, local youth and families helped create public service announcements which are now showing in valley theaters. To watch the video click here. Change a Youth's Life, Become a Mentor! Phoenix Indian Center - Mentoring is a fulfilling and fun experience! The Phoenix Indian Center is looking for individuals interested in mentoring high school aged youth who are enrolled in the Future Inspired Native American Leaders program. This is an opportunity to make a large impact on a Native youth's life by changing their perspective of the world while imparting advice and sharing common interests and hobbies. It takes a village to raise a child, and youth need you! For more information and an application form, please visit the website at http://phxindcenter.com/youth-programming/mentors/. Future Inspired Native American Leaders, Youth College & Career Readiness Program- Phoenix Indian Center - This program was developed especially for high school students. Join this year round program and network with your Native peers; learn skills that to help you in your HS and post-secondary academic success and learn about your passions and career opportunities that match your passions. During the year you will take tours of local campuses; visit local employers; visit tribal communities; learn more about your culture and how to make wise decisions. This program is led by a youth council and designed around what students, want to learn and do. There are several community service projects throughout the year to help give back to our community. During your time in the program, you will develop and improve your leadership and soft skills to prepare you for success in school, work and your personal life. Join today! Complete and online application here: http://phxindcenter.com/youth-programming/youth-college-career-readiness/. Organized Dentistry Brings Oral Health Awareness to Health Workers in Navajo Nation - A collaborative effort among the Navajo Nation, the Arizona American Indian Oral Health Initiative, the Arizona Dental Association (ADA), and the ADA's Council on Access, Prevention and Inter-professional Relations has resulted in an initiative to provide in-person training for Community Health Representatives and promote good oral health habits. For more information click here. Urban Indian Health Institute - American Journal of Public Health recently published an article titled "Causes and Disparities in Death Rates Among Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, 1999-2009. The top five leading causes of death were heart disease, followed by cancer, unintentional injury, diabetes, and finally chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. For more information click here. Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) - Tribal ICWA and Intergovernmental Liaison - Shawn Sellers is the new ICWA Specialist and DCS Intergovernmental Tribal Liaison. He will be the primary point of contact between Federally Recognized American Indian Tribes and DCS. He will be able to answer any questions regarding policy and practice in a wide variety of areas related to tribes and American Indian families. These areas include but are not limited to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, Tribal Consultation, Intergovernmental Agreements, DCS ICWA Policy, jurisdictional issues, active efforts, compliance, ICWA Placement Preferences, and American Indian Foster Care Recruitment. For more information contact Shawn at (602) 255-2537 or via email. Western Region Public Health Training Center - Featured training opportunities. For more information click here. For Arizona, Nevada, California, Hawaii and Pacific Islands. Excellent training opportunities and programs.
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