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Health
Clinic
Medication Refills
Please use the pharmacy’s 24-
hour refill line to request your
medicine - 444-9624. When you notice
your medicine is getting low, call in your
refill request. You can even do this in the
middle of the night or on weekends. The
machine is on at all times.
Be sure to allow 72 hours (three
days) for your refills. Many prescriptions
need your doctor’s approval for refill. If
your doctor works part-time, this may
mean extra time is needed. You do not
need to call again. If you allow three
days, your medicine will be ready
Strong Siletz Women
Class Offered
Sandra Hahn (I) and Kathryn Dick at the Diabetes in American Indian
Communities national conference.
Siletz Diabetes Program Presents
at National Conference
A team from Siletz presented at the national conference, Diabetes in
American Indian Communities, that was held in Albuquerque, N.M. Sandra Hahn,
RN, Kathryn Dick, Connie Delisio, RN, and Cathy Rasmussen, RN, designed a
poster presentation to show the many activities that Siletz has been involved in
over the last year.
Other presenters at the conference included David Sacher, U.S. surgeon
general; Wilma Mankiller, author and activist; and Peter Bennett, National Institutes
of Health-Pima Indian diabetes researcher for 30 years.
More than 800 people attended the conference to share ideas and research
about diabetes prevention and management. Although diabetes is a huge problem
in the Native community, it was exhilarating to see so many people working
toward solutions!
Rx for Good Health
1. Moderate physical activity X five
days/week for 30 minutes
2. Eat at least five fruits and
veggies/day
3. Avoid toxins (i.e. tobacco,
alcohol, smog)
4. Responsible sexual behavior
Have You Had Your Flu
Shot Yet?
Flu shots are still available! While
you get the best protection for the longest
part of the season by getting them earlier,
it can still help.
The vaccine will work to give safe
and effective protection within about two
For best results, follow this
prescription each and every day!
weeks
and
lasts about a year.
Remember, the flu is miserable and
David Satcher, MD, Ph.D.
U.S. Surgeon General
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sometimes serious. This shot can save
you all that suffering!
The Health Education Department
is offering an exciting program designed
specifically for women. Strong Women
Stay Slim is based on the book by Miriam
E. Nelson and on a similar program
taught by Noani Wolfe on the Blackfeet
reservation in Browning, Mont. This
program helps women lose, weight as
they gain strength and wellness.
The author of the program started
doing research on osteoporosis,
studying the effects of strength training
in preventing bone loss. Amazing results
included improvement of bone loss and
strength - and also weight loss.
Additionally, the program is effective
treatment and prevention for many
ailments, including depression,
diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and
even cancer.
This program has three major
components. The first, and most
important, is strength training. These six
exercises can be done in about 20
minutes and should be done three times
a week. The other two parts are healthy
eating and being more active.
Women of all ages and shapes can
benefit from this program. Classes meet
once a week for 11 weeks starting in
January. Class size is limited, so even if
you are unable to make this next class
session, let us know so we can place
you on a waiting list.
For more information, call the Siletz
Clinic, Health Education Department, at
541-444-1030 or 1-800-648-0449. Ask
for Sandra Hahn or Kathryn Dick.