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Let's Talk
By Linda Mann RDH
In case you have been missing
this column the last couple of
months, it's because I have been
off on maternity leave after giv
ing birth to my daughter, Lauren
Elizabeth. She was born March
3rd. I am back part-time now
and ready to get back into
keeping you informed
about the latest trends in
dentistry and happenings
in the dental clinic.
Dr. Eric Webster joined
our staff in May. He has
been seeing patients on a
regular basis and is enjoying'
getting to know his fellow staff
members and patients. We are
so happy to have the clinic run
ning in full swing once again.
In May, the dental clinic spon
sored a Mother's Day Luncheon
for Moms and babies less than a
year old and for pregnant Moms.
This luncheon gave us a chance
to provide educational presenta
tions to the group and a chance for
everyone to meet other women
who have children of similar age.
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Tribal jackets: $35. Pow-wow t-shirts: $12.
Pow-wow sweatshirts: $20. All items must be pre-paid.
Anyone interested in purchasing a tribal jacket
or Pow-wow t-shirt or sweatshirt...
please call or write
Tammy Cook at 1-800-422-0232
P.O. Box 411, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
Teeth
Presentations were given on Nu
trition; Caring for Your Child's
Teeth; HIV, Women & Children;
Immunizations; and Childhood
Health Concerns. This was the
second annual luncheon.
We also held dental screenings
for the Kindergarten class at the
local elementary
school in the month
of May. Unfortu
nately, we found
that two thirds of
the class had al
ready experienced
decay. This finding
proves again that our
prevention efforts need
to start even younger. Parents, if
you have children under the age
of six who have not been to the
dentist for a check-up, please
bring them in! If we can keep an
eye on their teeth at an early age
we can better help them to grow
up decay free.
Pow-wow will be here soon.
Watch for our dental education
booth and puppet shows.
1995-1996
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Spiritual and
Wellness
Encampment
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July 14-16
Grand Ronde, Oregon
at the Chemical Dependency
and Head Start Field Area
Sunrise Ceremony
Spiritual Leaders
Activities
Open to the public
For more information:
TFAP 503-879-2034
Chemical Dependency
503-879-2026
Wednesday, July 5 Thursday, July 6
Tuesday, July 4 Soup Cubed Steak
4th of July Holiday Salad Bar Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Fruit Salad Bar
Dixie Cups
Tuesday, July 11 Wednesday, July 12
Ham & Cheese Mac Clam Chowder Thursday, July 13
Fresh Veggies Salad & Fruit Bar PICNIC
Cake with fruit topping
Tuesday, July 18 Wednesday, July 19 Thursday, July 20
Tater Tot Casserole Cold Cuts Chicken & Dumplings
Shrimp Salad Salad & Fruit Bar Cottage Cheese
Sliced Tomatoes Sundaes Fresh Veggies
Watermelon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tuesday, July 25 Wednesday, July 26 Thursday, July 27
Oven Baked Pork Chops Chicken & Wild Rice Soup Roast Turkey
Scalloped Potatoes Salad Bar Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Mixed Veggies Fresh Fruit Green Beans
Bread Pudding Cake & Ice Cream
Menu is subject to change. Meals are open to everyone.
Meal Price is $2.50. Tribal member elders and spouses meals are free.
New health clinic underway
By Tracy Dugan
Recently, Tribal Council gave
its approval for the construction
of a 28,000 square-foot health and
wellness clinic in Grand Ronde.
The clinic will provide services
to tribal members regardless of
where they reside, and employ 50
60 health care workers.
The clinic is currently being
designed by Frank Whelan, a
Portland architect.
"Indian Health Service appro
priated the funding for the plan
ning and design of the clinic," said
Cheryle Kennedy, Human Ser
vices Division Manager. Cheryle
also said that the Tribe is currently
exploring funding options for
construction.
Cheryle and other tribal staff
working on this project have been
following a timeline of the steps
to take before construction begins.
Said Cheryle, "First, we com
pleted a business plan and feasi
bility study from an independent
source. It was at this time that
Tribal Council gave approval to
go ahead with the project. We also
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Cheryle Kennedy
talked with Jeff Dajton, of Drake
Construction, and got his opinion
on how to proceed."
Drake Construction is the com
pany building the tribal casino,
and they also built the Warm
Springs tribal health clinic.
Cheryle said that the next steps
include selecting a site for the
clinic, securing financing, and se
lecting a construction company to
do the job. Currently, three pos
sible locations in Grand Ronde
are being considered.
The clinic is scheduled to open
in mid-1997.