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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Challenges, rewards for care givers B y Terri H arber Spilyay Tymoo Community Health represen tatives in Warm Springs assist m ore than 300 tribal m em bers— nearly all seniors—with medical needs through home visits. “We can make a difference,” said Lori Mitchell, one of the reps. “We work with them to help keep them healthy.” Their primary duty is to en sure these people are doing all right—that their blood pressure, weight and other statistics are as they’re supposed to be. They also ask questions about such things as the person’s diet, sleep, lifestyle and medication, and report information gathered to m edical personnel at the tribes’ Health and Wellness Cen ter. The doctors, nurses, etc., in turn, use the information the reps brin g back to gauge progress and even modify care, if necessary. “Several times they’ve picked up on a serious condition,” Elizabeth Johnson, the tribes’ community health supervisor, said of the reps. “They help the patients keep in touch with the community and they notice any cognitive . W CÂMECUAR0 Terri Harber/Spilyay Warm Springs Community Health representatives pose for a picture before starting another busy day (from left): Maria Lopez, Emerson Squiemphen, Lori Mitchell and Sara Scott. A. problem is that the employees are spending significant amounts o f time these days transporting the people to health care providers around the region ... changes the patient might have.” They also can help families decide if the person needs to relocate to a place where they can better access care, she said. The goal is to see each pa tient once a month— sometimes more often if needed. The problem is that the em ployees are spending significant am ounts o f tim e these days transporting these people to health care providers around the region. Does the person have family or friends who can drive them places? Does the person have access to public transportation? If so, their families and friends are asked to help out because the increased time spent shut tling patients cuts deeply into the time these workers can spend on home visits each week. Is cost of gasoline a prob lem? Perhaps there is a way to mitigate that, Johnson also said. The transportation offered through this program only should be used if these other potential ways of getting places are unavailable. For people who have no other way to get to out-of-town to obtain essential cancer treat ments or dialysis hookups, the overall help the reps provide proves invaluable, Johnson said. There are currently 333 tribal members living on the Warm Springs Reservation who are older than age 60. The reps also help younger tribal members with major chronic illnesses, such as cancer, HIV or heart problems. The reps are overseen by Johnson, who is a registered nurse. “I like it. It’s different every day,” Mitchell also said about her job. “You get attached to the el ders of the community.” “We’re busy,” said Sara Scott, another rep. “Many of our pa tients live in the outlying areas. We keep track of their prescrip tions and deliver them.” The reps also finds it helpful to receive 48 hours notice from patients who need transporta tion, and can better arrange for out-of-town trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays than during the rest of the week. Call 541-553-1196 for details and to arrange for care. Warm Springs Community Calendar FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 The Girls’ Advisory Board is inviting all girls to it’s “chick flick” at the Community Film Center in Madras. Showing: “Despicable Me" from 6-9 p.m, It’s free movie, pizza, drinks and dessert. Sign up at the Jefferson County Library, Juvenile Department or Kids Club in Madras. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26 Water aerobics 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Kahneeta pool. The Museum at Warm Springs will be holding Open Crafts times 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 2, in the Museum Education Room. Please call ahead if you plan on attending: 541-553-3331, ext. 407. SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 Students can get assistance 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cascades Hall at Central Oregon Community College in Bend. COCC Enrollm ent Services staff will be available to help students and their parents complete it online, answer detailed financial aid questions, and more. Be sure to bring, recent completed federal tax returns, social security numbers, value of assets, and driver’s license. FYI: Central Oregon Community College offers non credit Community Learning classes in Madras. “Photoshop Elem ents” is a class that teaches organizing, editing and enhancing of photographs. It's from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Saturday at Madras COIC. To register, call 541-383-7270. THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 The Career and Internship Fair at Portland State University’s Native American Student and Community Center will provide information about summer jobs and internships. It’s from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 710 SW Jackson in Portland. There is a long list of businesses and organizations participating. For more, contact Dean at 503-725- 5348. SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 Tribal Social Services is taking applications and scheduling appointments for those in need of and who qualify for energy assistance. You will need to bring with you proof of income, social security numbers and a list of all people in your household. Call 541- 553-3491, Gayleen Adams, for details. Positive Indian Parenting class at the Community Counseling Center from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. This week’s topic is “Harmony in Childrearing.” MONDAY, JANUARY 31 FYI: A “ Bullying Solutions Workshop” will be held Friday, Feb. 4, from 8:30 a.m. -4 p.m. at the Living Hope Christian Center in Madras. It if free but you need to register by Jan. 31 by calling 541-475-4884. The Culture and Heritage Committee meets. These meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. For more, contact Paula Miller at the council office, 541- 553-3257. Victims of Crime Services will hold its weekly Women's Support Meeting from 6-8 p.m. Call 541-553-2293 for details. The Museum at Warm Springs will have the opening of its Tribal Member Youth Art Exhibit from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited for refreshments, a performance from the Wasco Dance Group and great artwork. Contact the museum, 541-553-3331 for details. There’s a glucometer class from 2-3 p.m. at the Health and W ellness Center kitchen conference room. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2 Monday of the month at the Family Resources C e n te r in W arm Springs. Or call 385- 6944 Monday through T h u rsd a y betw een 9 a .m . and 4 p.m . (at lunch from noon-1 p.m.) Legal Aid Services of O regon provides free a s s is ta n c e to lo w - incom e O regonians in m a n y c iv il c a s e s . Speak with an attorney during drop-in hours 1 to 4 p.m. on the first y Page 3 January 26, 2011 Water aerobics this morning 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Kah- Nee-Ta pool. The Museum at Warm Springs will be holding Open Crafts times tonight for the last time from 4-7 p.m. at the Museum Education Room. Call to reserve a space: 541-553- 3331, ext. 407. THURSDAY, FEB. 3 Positive Indian Parenting class at the Community Counseling Center from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. This week’s topic: “Traditional Behavior Management.” FRIDAY, FEB. 4 No School today in the 509J district. It’s the end of the 2nd quarter for elementary schools from 2-3 p.m. at the IHS kitchen conference room. FYI: Central Oregon Community College offers non credit Community Learning classes in Madras. “Sharpen Your Mind with Scrabble Skills” is a class that enchances your vocabulary and cognitive function with the game. It’s on Feb. 8 and 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Madras Senior Center. To register call 541-383-7270 or do it online at “noncredit.cocc.edu” - payment is due when you register. Victims of Crime Services will hold its weekly Women's Support Meeting from 6-8 p.m. Call 541-553-2293 for details. Living Hope Christian Center in Madras is offering a Bullying Solutions Workshop. Workshop is free and open to the community. For more information, call 541-475-4884 TUESDAY, FEB. 8 Healthy breakfast is this morning from 9-9:45 a.m. in the Health and Wellness Center kitchen conference room. Pinky Beymer and Arlene Graham will make a presentation on Chronic Condition classes. MONDAY, FEB. 7 There is a Glucometer class Lunch and Learn is at noon in the IHS atrium. r Class on team building Central Oregon Commu nity College’s Continuing Edu cation Department is offer ing a class from 8:30 a.m. - noon, Friday, Feb. 4 called “Build a High Perform ing Team.” The class is designed to help business managers de velop a cohesive team work ing toward a common goal. Because, a “cohesive team can consistently outperform a collection of talented indi viduals,” according to the class description. It is being offered at the County Conference Room in Madras, 66 SE D St. P re-reg istratio n is re quired. Call 541-383-7270 or go to noncredit.cocc.edu to register. MHS ROTC fundraiser slated Madras High School Junior ROTC cadets will be compet ing against other northw est schools on Feb. 5. And five cadets have quali fied for a n atio n al C ivilian Marksmanship Program event in Ohio the second week of February. There will be a fundraiser Spaghetti Feed, auction and raffle at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Madras Elks Lodge. A second fundraiser selling advertising space in the home competition programming has a deadline of Wednesday, Jan. 26. Contact the Buffalo Battal ion Supporters at 541-410-2087 to purchase an ad. Healthy eating classes coming up The Health and Wellness Center is hosting healthy eat ing classes in February and M arch. The classes are as follows: Healthy Salad Dressings Learn how to make your own salad dressing. They taste better and are more economi cal. You’ll get to take some home for the family to try. Come to either class in the kitchen conference room in the Health aad Wellness build ing: 3:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. on T hursday, Feb. 3. L ight snacks will be served. Carbohydrate Counting This is a series of three classes. Gifts and low-carbo- hydrate snacks w ill be served. Please plan on attending all three o f the series to tru ly u n d erstan d how to m anage carb o h yd rate in take. This class is open to folks with pre-diabetes, diabetes, or just someone who wants the knowledge. Come to either class in the kitchen conference room in the Health and Wellness build ing at 3:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Each session will be on these Thursdays: Feb. 17, Feb. 24 and March 3. C all n u tritio n ist Linda Porter for details: 541-553- 1196. Alcoholics nonymous Warm Springs Community Counseling Wednesday - 12-Noon & 7:00 p.m. Saturday-10 a.m. cuirs Repair & Auto Sales 475-6618 330 S.W. Culver Hwy. Madras Approved Auto Repair vre ouptoY TECHNICIANS M id show you th**r crtd#ntiate J BATtTER/ES Free Battery Check & Installation with purchase
