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January 14,1982 Page 5 Spilyay Tymoo More letters to the editor— L o o k in g fo r To the editor, I am writing you in hopes that you will place this ad for penpals in your newspaper. I enjoy writing and making new friends from different parts of the United States. I was given your address by my sister. My name is Shirley Anne Wishteyah, 34 years old, 5' 2" tall and 104 pounds. I have shoulder length black hair and turquoise eyes. I am a Native American as my tribe is a penpal Cherokee. I’m also divorced and have three boys. I will answer any and all who would wish to correspond with me, both men and women ages 31 to 46. Thank you for your time and trouble. Governor commends Trudee Dear Trudee, Congratulations on being selected first runner-up in the 27th annual Miss Indian America pageant in Sheridan, Wyoming. I know that you worked very hard to prepare yourself for the competition. You are to be commended for your extra effort and abilities which were rewarded with the first runner- up title. As Governor, and on behalf of all Oregon citizens, I sent you our very best wishes. Oregonians are proud of your outstanding representation of your family, friends. Warm Springs and our state in the 1981 Miss Indian America Pageant. Sincerely, Vic Atiyeh Governor of Oregon (Trudee also received a letter of congratulations fro m the Governor o f Wyoming.) Sincerely, Shirley Wishteyah 308 E. Walnut St. West Union, Ohio 45693 Keeping teeth healthy Giardiasis on the increase Giardiasis, an acute illness caused by a m icroscopic parasite, is being reported with increasing frequency in the Northwestern states of Oregon and Washington. Persons with the illness may experience periods of diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, odorous gas and stools or weight loss. Frequently, individuals do not s h o w s y m p to m s w h e n infected—and can spread the illness. A number of Warm Springs residents have experienced Giardiasis, and have received medical care through the Clinic, according to the IHS S a n ita ria n . T his is not considered a serious or chronic disease, and prompt medica- tion with rest can hold the discomforts to a minimum. Persons experiencing pro longed or recurring diarrhea should visit the doctor for e x a m in a tio n . G re a sy or o d o ro u s sto o ls are also characteristic. Anyone exhibiting any of the above sym ptom s sh o u ld contact a physician, according to J e r r y S h ip p s , IH S sanitarian. Shipps added that a specific medication is required to get rid of Giardiasis. The medication must be used for the prescribed amount of time. Giardiasis is most commonly s p re a d by w ild a n im a l contamination of surface water used for drinking. However, it can also be spread by infected good dental health. Poor nutrition can foster susceptibi lity to gum disease and weaken bones that support teeth. It’s ANSWER: Yes, there are wise to limit your sugar sev eral o th e r p rev en tiv e consumption because sugar measures you can undertake to combines with bacteria in your assure good dental health for mouth to form acids that cause your entire life, including the tooth decay. Regular dental checkups are use of fluorides, a well balanced diet, regular checkups by a basic to good dental health. A dentist and the use of sealants. person who delays seeing a dentist until a serious problem Fluoride, which does not develops may find that the occur naturally in our water in treatment necessary is more significant amounts here in extensive, more costly and Warm Springs, is an effective perhaps more painful, in the element in preventing tooth long run. decay, Studies show that A new and prom ising fluoridation of community preventive measure is the use of water supplies can reduce tooth resin sealants on the chewing decay5 by as much as 65% surfaces of the teeth. Dentists percent. apply resin liquid to the decay- Where fluoridated water is susceptible areas of the teeth to not available such as in homes create a barrier that resists Enforcement of civil rights issue regulations defining using wells, you can have decay-producing bacteria and requirements in health care discrimination in health care fluoride supplem ents pre acids., p r o g r a m s w as a l m o s t and describing procedures it Sealants should not be nonexistent throughout the will use to comply with civil scribed by the dentist. The use regarded as a panacea, but 1970’s, a c c o rd in g to a rights laws. “When administra of toothpastes, mouth, rinses rather as a part of an overall statement released in late tive proceedings do not result and gels containing fluorides program of prevention that in compliance within the are good preventive measures includes all of the other 1981 by the U.S. Commission prescribed period of time, on Civil Rights. also. techniques at our disposal Because of high costs, poor f e d e r a l f u n d s to th e A well balanced diet that including good oral hygjene distribution of doctors and noncom plying division or contains a minimum of sugar is hab its, regular checkups, o u tr ig h t d is c r im in a tio n , i n s t i t u t i o n s h o u ld be another important factor to fluoridation and a sensible diet. minorities, women, and the t e r m i n a t e d , ” s a id th e elderly do not have equal Commission. opportunity for adequate The s ta te m e n t' fu rth e r h e a l t h c a r e , s a id th e recommended that the HHS Commission. Office for Civil Rights, along The Commission’s statement with the Health Resources is included in Civil Rights in A d m in is tr a tiv e , d e v e lo p Health Care Delivery, the procedures for exam ining proceedings of a two-day hospital closures to determine co n sultation held by the their impact on the health care Commission in Washington, of minorities, older persons Jesse James was robbing a train. “Stick’ em up,” he said, “I’m D.C. last April to examine the and other low-income persons gonna rob all the women and rape all the men!” Federal role in assuring both and to establish adequate “Oh, Jesse, surely you’ve made a mistake....You mean rob all adequate care and equal a l t e r n a t i v e h e a lth c a re the men and rape all the women,” said the lady passenger. A gay treatment for all Americans in provisions before a hospital is passenger spoke up, “Shut up, lady...Let Jesse rob the train the the delivery of physical health closed or relocated. way he wants, to.” YIKES care services. The Commission urged all In. its s ta te m e n t, th e Federal agencies dispensing SS SS SS Com m ission recom m ended health care funds in include that the Office for Civil Rights civil rights concerns in their A top executive had just interviewed the perfect secretary. “Your in the Department of Health operations as required by Perfect. I ’ll pay you whatever you want,” I’ll pay you $200 a and Human Services (HHS) memoranda of understanding week.” “!*!! pay you $250, with pleasure.” “Oh, no you won’t!” she said. “With pleasure it will be $300.” YIKES Q U E S T IO N : A lo n g w ith brushing and flossing, are there any other things that I can do to keep m y teeth healthy? persons who fail to wash hands after visiting the toilet—and later carry the parasite to another person by direct contact or by handling food, milk, or water. Outbreaks reported at Zig Zag, Government Camp and other cities in Oregon recently were related to contaminated drinking water. The IHS Sanitarian advised that all surface water in the field must be boiled for at least one minute to destroy Giardia agents. The importance of sanitizing toilet facilities and children’s toys, and frequent handwashing cannot be over emphasized in preventing any contagious illness. Civil Rights Commisson reports poor health care for minorities Toe Ness SS SS SS A young man on a crowded bus put his hand on theshoulder of an attractive girl sitting next to him. Couldn’t you find a more suitable place for your hand?” The girl asked sharply. “I’m sure I could.” he replied, “but you wouldn’t have liked that either.” YIKES SS SS SS between the HHS Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Public Health Service and the H e a lth C a re F in a n c in g Adminstration. Progams and funding aimed at increasing the numbers of m in o r itie s a n d w o m en enrolling in and completing medical schools, were also recommended by the Commis sion. Consultation participants in clu d ed F e d e ra l H ealth O ffic ia ls , h e a lth c a re researchers and representatives of health advocacy groups. A limited number of copies of Civil Rights in Health Care Delivery are available from the C om m ission’s P ublications Warehouse, 621 N. Payne Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. P re sid e n t fo r w o m en ’s affairs, W ashington; and M urray Saltzm an, R abbi, Baltimore Hebrew Congrega tion, Baltimore. John Hope, III, is acting staff director. SUBSCRIPTION TO SPILYAY TYMOO SEND SUBCRIPTION TO SPILYAY TYMOO P.O. Box 735 WARM SPRINGS, OR 97761 NAME______________ ________________________________ ADDRESS_______________ ____________________________ A girl talking to her friend said, “I didn’t get much of a kick out of eloping.” “How come?” “ My parents helped Tom take n iy luggage down the ladder.” YIKES CITY----------------------------------- STATE_______ ZJP_____ ___ SS SS SS There was this man at his medicine cabinet struggling to open the pill bottle. His little son standing watching him when he said, “Want me to open the safety cap for you dad.” YIKES SS SS SS SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ONE YEAR $6.00 All Warm Springs tribal members will receive the Spilyay Tymoo at no cost. Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
