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.
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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