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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 28, 1986)
NATIVE AMERICANS Public health haa h»»n aan Igned rhf task of reaching Native Americans aa a high health rlak jnpuUt Inn, Susan Meredith la eager to begin an outreach tn Native Americana under the auspice* of Lane County Community Health Servlcea. Suaan la a Native American registered nurae who completed her Haater'e Project In Auguat of I1K5 on the Health Aaaeaament of Unlveralty of Oregon Native American Student a. Lane County Community Health Servlcea offer Vital Statistics, ImmunIcatlone, Communicable Dleeaae Teatlng and Treatment, rami1y Planning, and Maternal-Child health Programe In Lane County, and are located In the Lane County Anne* building at IIS t. 6th Ave. Suean la a Maternal Child Health Nurse In our county and la able to offer eervtcea for home aaaeaamenta for high rlek Infants and children up to school age, and developmental ecreenlng If appropriate from hlrth tn age three. She la alao able to act aa a resource and refer Native taertcana to other health programs and social service agencies. She wilt act aa a liaison for these services if needed. If you have any questions or health eoncerna, please feel free to call Suaan Meredith at 687-4013, Monday through Friday, 8am - Spm. Peer Health Advising We can help you ■i //Optimize^ your ) ^Health// Pm health advttm mtr efudentt helping tfudmii They haw been Pained lo help you develop and maintain a healthy Mealyte Pen Me all h Aiiv.sm (ptodtit In I he luNavitg ae<t • Slifu Maapwml • Slop Smoking • MuPHion • FdneWf *eic i*e • Weight Kv««e« • Birth Control Inloimation • Dr«|* and Alaahal Call: 686 445ft W* an geMnl,"*fV mill I rfvMyV e«aw»»a t*wM| «a '-—w.- »«•*•*( mm Friends can he good medicine. When blossoms are emerging people often feel prompted to try something new. So, with great real, we start that diet or that exer cise program. At the beginning we feel really committed to making whatever changes we have decided upon and are resolute about sticking to the program. But, sooner or later, for what ever reason, we slip up and get off the program. (hr of the best ways to prevent this from happening is to work with a friend. When you feel ready to make a change that requires some discipline and motivation, find someone at the onset who will act as a support person for you. Perhaps you two will agree to be mutually supportive in some combined program. Start by letting your support person knowh what kind of change you want to make and why, what your specific goal is and what your specific strategy will be. You may even wish to develop a written contract together outlining the program. Include in the con tract what the support person will provide for you thereby lnsuting that you are both taking responsibility in reinforcing the lifestyle change. Some examples of help the support person might provide: Troubleshooting - together you can solve problems more easily than if you go it alone. Encouragement A Sympathy - if you slip up, helping you remember that you've always got a second chance. Praise and Acknowledgment - we tend to gain momentum if someone acknowledges our small successes. Plan to check in with your support person at least every other day to review progress! Foncy Prescott Stress Management Peer Health Advisor Peer Health Advising We can help you. . . If you not-d a little mote than sunshine to keep you feeling your best this term, stop by the Health education Center or call 686-4456 and make an appointment with a Peer Health Advisor. There are Peer Health Advisors in Fitness, Substance Abuse, Stress Management, Nutrition and Human Relations/Sexuality who would like to answer your questions, give your information, or Just talk with you. So call, or stop by. We can help! Creg Bruno Stress Management Peer Health Advisor