Ruby Moon is the new Community Health Director. She
has a BS in Public Health/Human Development and a
Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Oregon State
University. Ruby spent the last five years working for
OSU doing public education, outreach and community
engagement. She loves being a part of the Siletz Com-
munity and is excited about the possibilities for growth
within the Community Health Department.
The Community Health Department aims to provide quality outreach health
care services and health promotion/disease prevention services to American
Indians within our community through the use of well-trained representatives.
We provide confidential and compassionate health services. We are here to
assist Siletz Tribal members in making healthier decisions to improve their
quality of life. All services are free and available to enrolled Siletz Tribal Mem-
bers and their legal dependents. Please call your area community health advo-
cate with any questions
Adrienne has worked
Verdene McGuire is
as a CHA for 11 years
the CHA at the Port-
and believes she has
land Area Office since
the best job on the
2009. BS in Sociology,
planet. She loves the
Social Science and
wide variety of healthy
Women Studies from
activities that she is able to offer to her Portland State University 2001. She is
community, and especially enjoys help- a CNA, Certified Carseat Tech, Siletz
ing with healthy cooking classes and Tribal Elder, and grandmother.
diabetes prevention.
Siletz Community Health has two full-time transporters, which will allow
us to expand transportation services.
Our transporters are available to transport clients for medical, dental
and limited RX needs as a last resort..
Transportation services require at least 2 days notice, but schedule
as soon as possible, because the service is first come- first serve.
Call Cyndee Druba (Community Health Advocate) directly to schedule
541 444 9633 – you must leave a message with name and phone
number for a call back to schedule their appointment.
Judy Johnson has
been a transporter
for five and a half
years. She enjoys
her work and has
mad some wonder-
ful friends in her time here.
Cyndee Druba is the
new CHA for the Siletz
area. She has strong
ties to the Siletz com-
munity and is very
glad to be back living
and working here. She is ready to
learn and looking forward to help cre-
ate a Community health Department
to be proud of.
Cecilia Tolentino joined
CTSI in 2000 as an Area
Office Secretary. In the
past Cecilia has been a
certified nurse’s assis-
tant and has recently
returned to school to pursue a health
degree in order to become more
competent in Health Education.
The CARE Program provides advocacy and direct services to victims of domestic
violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. We also provide support
groups and community education and awareness activities.
Curtis Hockersmith is
our new full time
transporter. He enjoys
his position driving for
the Siletz Community.
He also spends part of his time driv-
ing for the Elders Program and he
has a CDL.
Presentation:
Human Trafficking
June 3, 2:00PM
Salem Area Office
Broken & Beautiful
Offered twice, June 22 & 25
9:00AM-12PM
Tribal Community Center
Kimberly Lane is the CARE
Program Advocate. A
graduate of PSU’s Child
and Family Studies pro-
gram, she travels our 11
county area providing
direct services to survivors. She spends
her self-care time with her fiancé,
playing board games & reading.
Kira Woosley is the
Outreach and Educa-
tion Specialist for the
CARE Program. She
has a BS in Crime
Prevention
from
Western Oregon University and
has been with the CARE Program
since February 2015.
The Diabetes Program promotes healthy eating, physical activity as well as overall community wellness. We operate the Tillicum Fitness Center in Siletz which
everyone in the community is welcome to join. We also host a Diabetes Luncheon there on the last Thursday of each month which is open to the community.
The Healthy Traditions Program is another important part of the Diabetes Program. Healthy Traditions activities reinforce our connection to the land, rivers
and sea. Practicing Siletz traditional foods gathering is preserving the traditions. You can join our seasonal activities to improve your health and the health of
our Tribal families. Activities such as: gathering, cooking, canning, smoking, gardening, fishing, more. If you live outside of Siletz, contact your Area Office
about potential carpooling to the activity with staff.
Kathy Kentta-Robinson
is the Project Coordina-
tor for the CTSI Healthy
Traditions program. She
is a Siletz Tribal member
and was raised in Siletz.
She grew up harvesting clams, mussels,
Dungeness crab, berry picking, and fish-
ing the Siletz river.
Reggie Butler Jr is the
Coordinator for the
Tillicum Fitness Center.
He wants everyone to
know that exercise is a
very important part of
everyday life.
Muscle Gathering
June 25
Contact Kathy Kentta –
Robinson for more info
Hands on Food
June 30, 11-3PM
Breakfast Bowls
Tillicum Fitness Center
Diabetes Luncheon
June 26, 12-2pm
Tillicum Fitness Center
June 2016
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