Siletz news., November 01, 1987, Image 9

SILETZ, OREGON, NOVEMBER 4987 - PAGE 9
HEALTH N W S
RECIPE
The Siletz "Health News"will become a new
article in the Siletz News each month. The
articles will be submitted by the CHN, Irene
Holland and each area office CHR.
Some of you may be wondering why every
time the CHN sees you, she wants to test
your blood. The Siletz Health Board had
made diabetes the priority health concern
in the 1987 Annual Implementation Plan.
Native Americans have a high incidence of
diabetes and that has not excluded the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz. It has been
found that a significant proportion of our
tribal members have Type II Diabetes.
Sugarless cookies for the Holidays
yield 32 - 34 cookies.
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does
notproduce or properly use insulin which is
needed ta convert sugar and starches into
energy needed for daily life. It can develop
into serious complications that involve
nearly every tissue of the body. When high
levels o f sugar, build up in the blood,
blindness, heart disease, kidney failure,
and nerve and blood vessel damage (leading
to leg and foot amputations from gangrene)
occur.
3/4 cup orange juice
Obesity is a major contribution factor in
the development of non-insulin dependent
diabetes. A healthy diet and exercise are
the treatments of choice for this form of the
disease. Pills or insulin injections may
become necessary if exercise and diet are
not enough to control the blood sugar
levels.
METHOD:
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup minus 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
legg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisens
1. Preheat oven to 375F
2. Combine dry ingredients, add remaining
ingredients mix well
3. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie
sheet to make 32 - 34 cookies
4. Bake about 15 to 20 minutes
5. When done, remove from pan and cool.
WARNING SIGNS OF TYPE II DIABETES
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over 40, overweight and have relatives
with diabetes
blurred vision or any change in sight
tingling or numbness in legs, feet or
fingers
slow; healing cuts and bruises
Ask your doctor to test you for diabetes if
you have any of these symptoms and /dr
have your area CHN or CHR test your blood
sugar.
NATIONAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
Seattle, W ash.— Approximately 1,000
In d ia n
and
A la s k a
N a t iv e
representatives from across the countiy
are expected to convene irt Seattle,
Washington next month in an effort to
develop important new strategies for .
improving health care services to their
people.
The m eeting is the Ninth National
Indian/Alaska Native Health Conference,
which is set for November 9-12 at the Red
Lion Inn/SeaTac. The conference will be
sponsored by the Dertver-based Nation
Indian Health Board and hosted by the
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health
Board.
Among the many health experts and
speakers scheduled for the conference is
Dr. Robert Windom, Assistant Secretary
for Health with the Department of Health
and Huirían Services.’ Windom will
address several key federal policy issues
affecting the delivery of health services to
Indians. •;
Ass'uggestedby the conference theme,
"Indian Health - Consumer Challenges."
The meeting will focus on the major.
medical problems and policy issues1',
affecting the delivery .of health services to v
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this~ country's/' Idt Anüliorí'' N a tiv e y
Americans. P f
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ELIGIBILITY FOR
INDIAN HEALTH
CHANGES
VARIATIONS:
1. Add 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves for a
spice drop.
2.
Instead of raisens, add 1/2 cup chopped
or whole cranberries.
Irene Hofland
CHN
As explained by NIHB Chairman Melvin
Sampson, "Our theme for this year’s
conference was selected to emphasize
the continuing need for Indian people to
have an active, meaningful role in
determining the future o f their health
care programs."
Sampson, who is also chairman o f the
Yakima Nation in Toppenish, Wash.,
points out that there have been "a
number o f important changes in our
health care system in recent years, and it
is our challenge to insure that these
developments are consistent with the
Federal Government’s responsibility for
providing the best possible care to
Indians.’ The conference will enable
"health consumers from the grassroots
level to have an active
voice in
addressing their health concerns,"
Sampson said.
To encou rage the developm ent , o f
recommendations that will improve the
delivery o f health services to Indian
people, the conference has been
designed to promote active participation
and involvem ent for all attendees,
Sampson said.
Position statements
developed by "area caucuses’ during the
conference will be shared with a panel of
top Federal health officials, a process
that Sampson believes will help insure
prom pt action oh proposals for
improving Indian health care.
The Indian Health Service has published
new rules governing the eligibility for
health services . Thé rules will take effect
on MARCH 16,1988.
Under the rules, an eligible person must be a
member of a federally recognized Indian
tribe and reside within a designated health
service delivery area.
The tribal membership would be waived for
children under 18 years oid who have at
least one natural parent who is a member of
a tribe and eligible for IHS services.
A former resident of a designated health
service delivery area who is otherwise
eligible also may receive services from IHS
and IHS-funded facilities in any health
service delivery area but not from contract
health care providers.
After the rules take effect, there will be a
six-month grace period to extend care under
the old rules and allow time for education.
According to NIHB Executive Director
Jake Whitecrow, the conference will offer
a v a rie ty o f p resen ta tio n s and
workshops that w ill be o f interest to
h ealth p ro fessio n a ls and h ealth
consumers alike.
"In planning this
conference we have selected four broad
areas o f interest, and within each o f
these area are specific topics dealing
with virtually all aspects o f health care
for Indian people."
Subjects that will be addressed at the
conference include AIDS, child sexual
abuse, alcoholism, Indian Child Welfare,
services fo r persons with disabilities,
diabetes, traditional Indian medicine,
care for Indian elders, physical fitness,
nutrition, environmental health, current
legislation, and Indian health policy
issues.
In all, m ore than forty
presentations1* and workshops w ill be
given during the conference.
Speakers for these topics include health
experts from tribal and urban Indian
health programs — including a number o f
programs in the Pacific Northwest
Congressional staff representatives, and
officials from the Indian Health Service
and other federal agencies. Assistant
Secretary for Health Robert Windom
heads an im pressive list o f .federal
policym akers that are expected to
attend.
In addition to the presentations and
workshop sessions conducted during tlie
four-day event, conferees will be able to
participate in a host o f other activities.
The conference will feature a health fair,
a 5K "fun run," aerobics classes,
¡ Substance abuse seminars,' exhibits, a
)?anquet and awards ceremony, an<| a
pow wow. All activities' are open to th e
public.
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