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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Page 5 March 7, 2012 Let’s Talk Diversity awarded $130,000 grant The Let’s Talk Diversity Coa litio n has b een aw arded a $130,000 grant to help address social and health equity in the region. T h e co a litio n , b ased in Jefferson County, includes the Confederated Tribes. The re cent grant comes from the O f fice o f Equity and Inclusion, and the Oregon Health Author ity. The Let’s Talk Diversity Coa lition is one o f three regional equity coalitions formed in O r egon. The grant to the local coali tion will provide technical assis tance and training to address policies and other social factors that influence health and lifelong wellness in underrepresented populations, including people o f color, people with fewer finan cial resources, and people living with a mental illness or disabil ity. Many o f these com m unity members are more likely to live with one or more chronic dis eases such as diabetes, heart dis ease or cancer, and are more likely to die early as a result o f a chronic disease. “We know that people’s health and life opportunities are af fected by where they live, learn, w ork and play,” said Sonya Littledeer-Evans, chair of the Let’s Talk Diversity Coalition. “Certain environments and policies, how ever w ell-inten tioned, may actually maintain or make worse inequalities faced by so many.” The Let’s Talk Diversity Coa lition, com prised currently o f 15 local and regional organiza tions, is no stranger to this work. The group formed in 2008, and has focused on building a sustained movement toward cul tu ra l co m p eten cy and multicultural understanding. Since its inception, Let’s Talk has brought together over 300 “ To truly improve the health o f our region’s population, we must address the root causes o f health disparities... ” community members from all backgrounds in five half- to full- day diversity workshops to pro mote cultural competency. Collaboration with the state and other coalitions will provide additional capacity for Let’s Talk Diversity to conduct community a ssessm en t a ro u n d cu ltu ral competency and health equity, as well as develop a strategic re gional equity plan. Assessment will also outline key social factors in the region that may-determine a person’s length and quality o f life. These include food supply, housing, economic and social relation ships, transportation, education, and health care. T he over-arching w ork o f the Oregon coalitions is to en sure everyone gets a fair shot at retrieving these im portant re sources. “We are seeing a movement toward regional policy making in health care delivery as well decision-making in sectors out side o f the health care industry th a t im p act o u r h e a lth and wellbeing,” said Heather Crow- Martinez, program manager for the grant’s fiscal agent, Bestcare Treatment Services. “To truly improve the health o f our region’s population, we must address the root causes o f health disparities in our rural and underrepresented populations in Jefferson County and elsewhere in Central Oregon.” The Coalition held an open house to celebrate the commu nity receiving the grant earlier this week. A Message from the Pharmacy Bring your medications to appointments Any old medications you are By Valerie Cooper Health and Wellness Pharmacy ■ no longer taking. By bringing all your medica tions you are helping improve communication with your pro vider. The provider is able to' look at your medications and can talk with you about how you are tak ing them. The provider can also make sure you do n ot have any ques tions about the medication, and make sure the medication is be ing used correctly. The provider can answer any questions about length o f treat T he W arm Springs H ealth and Wellness Center is encour aging every patient to bring in their medications with them to every clinic appointment. Medications that you should bring include: All prescription medications; Any over the counter prod ucts that you use; Any vitamins or herbal prod ucts you take; Anything that your neighbor or friends have given you to take; and, At Eagle Watch 2012 health; and, Talk to you about possible side effects that you could be having from medications. By bringing in all your medi cine to every visit you can learn more about your medications. The goal is to help improve com m unication betw een you and your provider at the Warm Springs H ealth and Wellness Center. Please, remember to bring in all o f your medications with you to your next clinic visit. For more information, call 541-553- 1196. Summer youth academy offered Advertise T h e In d ig en o u s Ways o f Knowing Summer Academy is now taking applications. The academy is a two week residential program created to give Native high school students an introduction to the college experience. Students will receive intense SAT Preparation from Kaplan Test Prep, as well as an intro duction to the liberal arts. The program is free for stu dents who are selected to attend. Twenty five students will be chosdn to participate in the pro gram. T h e 2 0 1 2 -2 0 1 3 S u m m er A cad em y is m ad e p o ss ib le through a grant from the Bill and M elinda G ates F o u n d a tion. Application deadline is April 1, 2012. Those chosen to par ticipate will be notified on May 1, 2012. For more information, go to: graduate.lclark.edu. Yvonne Iverson photos. Warm Springs youth (above) show the birdhouses they made, while the Quartz Creek Drum and Dance Group performs (below). tivities. There were yurts set up for the information booths and activities. A bookstore was available along with kids art activities, and bluebird house construc tion. T his years Eagle Watch E vent had a variety o f ac tivities and information for the whole family. Despite the chill in the air hundreds o f visitors made their way to R ound Butte O verlook Park for the fes m ent; the pro v id er can stop medications that are not needed; or can restart medications that are necessary for your health. This talk with your provider can help, especially if you were seen at a clinic outside o f Warm Springs, or recently left the hos pital and were started on new medications. Many over-the-counter prod ucts can cause problem s with prescribed medications. I f the provider knows th at you are using other products the p ro vider can: Avoid using drugs that could possibly cause problems to your Phone policy at courthouse Tribal Court staff will answer the telephones at the courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 1-4 p.m. dally. During the time the phone Is not being an swered, the phone is set to take messages. Staff w ill review messages dally and return calls on a routine basis. The court will remain open from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1-5 p.m. to as sist the public, as usual. If you have any ques tions you may call 541- 553-3278. $ T J.l . Member discount at Skibowl GOV ERN M ENT CAMP -— Members o f the Confed e ra te d T rib es o f W arm Springs can now receive a 50- p e rc e n t skiing and snow boarding disco u n t at Mt. H ood Skibowl. “We have a great relation ship with the tribes, and we want to welcome tribal mem bers back to their historical lan d s,” said K irk H an n a, owner and operator o f Mt. H ood Skibowl. “We w ant to create a positive, fun and af fordable family experience for tribal m em bers here at Skibowl.” The discount applies to ski and snowboard rentals, and fo r tubing at th e Skibowl Winter Adventure Park. This offer is good any day o f the w eek until the end o f the 2012 w inter season, during normally scheduled operating hours. Please check the Skibowl website for current operating hours. To redeem the dis count, tribal members need only show their tribal identi fication at the ticket office. Skibowl is also working w ith the tribes to create a C o n fe d e ra te d T ribes o f Warm Springs cultural cen ter at the ski area. The cen ter will help educate guests on the history o f the tribes at Skibowl and Mt. Hood. Mt. H ood Skibowl is just an h o u r w est o f W arm Springs on Highway 26 in G overnm ent Camp. O pen daily, it is known as America’s largest night ski area. For up to date inform ation, check the website, skibowl.com O r call 503-222-BOWL. Spring GED classes start in April T h e 2012 sp rin g q u a rte r G E D program in Warm Springs begins on April 2, and lasts till June 7. The basic reading and writ ing classes are from 9 a.m.-12 noo n every Tuesday betw een those dates; and the basic math classes are at the same time on Thursdays. Course cost is $20 each. G E D testing inform ation: 541-693-5671 (B end and Redmond); and 541-475-2804 (Madras testing site). The Warm Springs instructor will be Cindy Viles, message phone 541-504-2914. C ulver, O reg o n Every day 7AM-3PM 456-7870 Memorial in the for Spilyay Tymoo Daniel Keith James I f you are interested in advertising in the Spilyay Tymoo, call Yvonne at 541-325- 1089. Or email yvonne.iverson@wstribes.org <_____________ 7 O ctober 4, 1953-Decem ber 21, 2010 Son of the late Matthew & Teresa (Greene) James Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Stonesetting at 9 a.m. at the Hadley Cemetery A gathering of family and friends for a meal and giveaway following at the White Swan Community Center, White Swan, Wash. For information call Daniel, 509-985-1980. Beads, Native American Gifts, Museum, Deli, Grocery, Ice, Fishing Permits, Western Union, Check-Free Bill Pay, ATM and Much More! 2132 Warm Springs St., Warm Springs - ph. 541-553-1597 Over 500 companies can be p a id through our check-free service including: Pacific Power, D irect TV, Verison, and Qwest. ------------------------------- ;------------------------:---------- --- ---------------------------------------------------i ' 4», ' „< ..... i S >
