McKinney named TPeP coordinator; plans collaboration with other groups
By Patti McKinney, TPEP Coordinator
My name is Patti McKinney. I am the
Tobacco Prevention and Education Program
(TPEP) coordinator for the Siletz Tribe.
It is an honor to be a part of the Tribe
and the Siletz Community Health Clinic.
My office is located in the Behavioral
Health Department.
My role as a Tobacco Prevention and
Education coordinator includes:
¾ Collaborating with diverse partners,
such as Tribal, community and state
agencies
¾ Promoting healthy environments and
communities, such as housing, work
sites and events, so everyone who
accesses the buildings and events can
do so without exposure to second-
hand smoke. TPEP support includes
tobacco prevention signs, informa-
tion and policies that protect Siletz
Tribal properties and buildings.
¾ Reducing the influence of tobacco
product marketing by providing
evidence-based information to key
stake holders
¾ Providing the quit line number
(800-QUITNOW or 800-784-8669)
to clinic staff and encouraging peo-
ple to access their medical provider
for cessation guidance
¾ Providing commercial tobacco-free
policy support for the Siletz Tribe by
providing updated information about
the risks of secondhand smoke and
the populations that are vulnerable,
including infants, children, pregnant
women, Elders and people with
diabetes, COPD (cardio pulmonary
obstructive disease) and asthma
¾ Providing TPEP quarterly meet-
ings with an Advisory Coalition. I
invite collaborative partners within
our Siletz Tribal programs, Lincoln
County agency partners and the
community to provide their valu-
able expertise and information. One
way to do that would be to join the
TPEP Advisory Coalition.
For more information, please contact
me at 541-444-9659 or 800-648-0449,
ext. 1659; pattim@ctsi.nsn.us; or Siletz
Community Health Clinic/Behavioral
Health Department, P.O. Box 320, 200
Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz, OR, 97380.
Photo by Natasha Kavanaugh
Patti McKinney at the smoke-free campus of the Siletz Community Health Clinic
Medicare Part B and Part D recipients should
turn in 2013 information
2013 Medicare premiums have changed. If you have not turned in your
2013 Medicare insurance and prescription plan updates, please get those in
immediately.
If you no longer have a premium, it is important that you also send us this
information. Failure to provide us with your current information may result in
removal from the program.
You can fax your information to 541-444-6978, attn: Wendi; mail it to SCHC,
attn. Wendi, P.O. Box 320, Siletz, OR 97380; or e-mail wendis@ctsi.nsn.us.
If you have any questions, please contact Wendi Schamp at 541-444-9670
or 800-648-0449, ext. 1670.
The Siletz Tribal Change Team will host a Live and Let Love event at the
Siletz Tribal Community Center on Feb. 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We also will
host an event at the Salem Area Office on Feb.13 from 5-7 p.m.
The Change Team works to improve the services utilized by the lesbian,
gay, bi-sexual, transgendered, queer (LGBTQ) and Two-Spirit community. The
team also works to create awareness, provide education/resources and change
the culture of the Native community to be more accepting of LGBTQ/Two-
Spirit individuals.
The Live and Let Love event includes:
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Viewing a video created by Basic Rights Oregon on Native Two-Spirit
individuals
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Viewing a video clip featuring Change Team members created by the
Ford Foundation
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Recent achievements/accomplishments of the Change Team
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Upcoming goals for 2013
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Exciting news and requests for support from the Tribal community
This event is a potluck, so please bring your favorite dish to share with others.
For more information, contact Kurtis Barker at 800-922-1399, ext. 1247,
or 541-444-8247.
Photo by Natasha Kavanaugh
Pow-wow drum practice to take place at
Tribal housing in Lincoln City
Pow-wow drum practice will take place Feb. 28 at 5:30-6 p.m. in the com-
munity room at Neachesna Village, 4675 NE Johns Ave. in Lincoln City, Ore.
If you have questions, contact Rusty Butler (Siletz Tribal Prevention coor-
dinator) at 444-8618 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1618; or Tiffany Stuart (Siletz Tribal
Head Start teacher) at 541-994-0400.
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