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Greta Frey is our new Diabetes Program Director. She grew up in Eagle, Idaho and completed her undergraduate work at OSU in Public Health. She is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz and the Aleut Corporation of Anchorage, Alaska. She recently graduated from OSU with a Masters of Public Health in Environmental Health. Greta had the opportunity to conduct research at the University of Utah through the National Insti- tute of Health’s Native American Research Internship (NARI). She was the research assistant for the Lung Health Research Center where she inves- tigated the immediate relationship of ambient air quality and signs of in- flammation and oxidative stress in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Greta loves to mountain bike, backpack, rock climb, hike and explore new places. She played collegiate lacrosse at OSU and currently plays on a post-collegiate team in Corvallis, Oregon (Go Bandits!). Greta looks for- ward to planning many fun events as the new Diabetes Program Director. The CARE Program is teeming up with Prevention to host a shawl making activity. We are looking for volunteers to teach shawl making to girls who will perform an honor dance at Restoration Pow-Wow, in honor of those suffer- ing or lost to domestic violence. Please call Dee Butler or Kira Woosley for more information. Dee Butler:(541)444-9618 Kira Woosley:(541)444-9680 Transportation is available for medical, dental, and limited prescription needs. Transportation services require at least 2 days notice, please schedule as soon as you are aware of the need. August 11 U-Pick Peaches - Salem Call Cecelia for more info (503)390-9494 August 17 - 2:30-4:00 August 18 - 10am-4pm Salem Area Office Salmon smoking 2 - day class August 19 3pm-7pm Wellness Carnival Sprung Center, Siletz August 24: 11am-4pm Portland Area Office Picnic in the Park August 25 Diabetes Talking Circle Tillicum Fitness Center: 12pm Tai Chi: M & W 10:30-11:30am Zumba Gold: T &Th 5:30-6:30pm Sit and Be Fit: T, Th & F 10:00-11:00am Pilates: M & W 5:15-6:15 Service is on a first come first serve basis. Transportation services are offered as a last resort for those who have no other way to reach appointments. To make an appointment, please call: (541)444-9633 Women’s Wellness Group Every Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm Siletz Community Health Clinic - Yurt We will share stories and experiences, promote overall wellness & learn to heal from past trauma. August 2016 • Siletz News • 5
