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Health staff and committee honored at clinic dedication
Members of Tribal Council and the
Health and Human Services Division
honored special friends and distin
guished guests at the dedication cer
emony for the new Health and Wellness
Center, held on October 3. Royalty and
the Grand Ronde Veterans' Color Guard
were there for the posting of the flags
and to dance to some drumming.
Molly Rimer gave the Lord's Prayer in
sign language, and Nora Kimsey said the
blessing.
Tribal Chair Kathryn Harrison gave a
speech on the importance of health care
for Indian people, and how proud she is
that this dream has finally been realized
by the Tribe.
Cheryle Kennedy spoke about how far
the Health and Human Services Division
has come since Restoration, and pre
sented some historical slides showing
the various buildings from where the
clinic has provided services to tribal mem
bers over the years.
RIGHT: Staff and committee mem
bers are honored for their help in the
Health and Wellness Center project.
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James Molloy, M.D. receives
AAFP; joins clinic staff
Chicago, IL Dr. James P. Molloy III,
M.D. has received the degree of Fellow of
the American Academy of Family Physi
cians (AAFP), the national medical asso
ciation representing 85,000 family physi
cians, residents in family practice and medi
cal students. The degree was awarded to
approximately 500 family physicians on Sep
tember 20 in conjunction with the AAFP's
49th Annual Scientific Assembly in Chicago.
Established in 1 87 1 , the AAFP degree of
Fellow recognizes family physicians who
have distinguished themselves among their
colleagues and in their communities through
service to family medicine and professional
development. This year's Fellowship class
brings the total number of AAFP Fellows to
more than 26,000 nationwide.
The AAFP degree of Fellow may be
achieved in one of two ways: 1. successful
completion of 600 or more hours of accred
ited continuing medical study; or 2. achieve
ment of diplomate status in the specialty of
family practice. Diplomate status is achieved
by passing a certifying examination admin
istered by the American Board of Family
Practice. Fellows must also be members of
the AAFP for at least six years. Fellowship
entitles the physician to use the honorary
designation, "Fellow of the American Acad
emy of Family Physicians, or "FAAFP."
Family physicians provide care for all
members of the family, and are trained to
treat the majority of medical problems for
their patients of all ages. The AAFP was
instrumental in establishing the specialty of
family practice in 1969. It was also the first
medical specialty organization to require its
members to earn 1 50 hours of approved con
tinuing education every three years.
Congratulations to Dr. Molloy for this
achievement.
Dr. Molloy, who for many years has held
a practice in Sheridan, has joined the staff
at the Tribe's new Health and Wellness Cen
ter as a tribal physician.
Farm Service Agency seeks participation
The Polk County office of the Farm Services Agency (FAS) has announced that nominat
ing petitions are now being accepted for a position on the Farm Service Agency County
Committee. Eligible nominees must have an interest as an owner, operator, tenant, or share
cropper in a farm or ranch in the portion of the county south of Highway 22 and East
Ellendale Avenue and east of Highway 223 (Kings Valley Highway). In addition, the nomi
nee should represent the various types of farming and agricultural interests in the area
served, should reflect cultural diversity of the area served, and should represent all ages,
women, minorities, and all levelsof farm income. Nominating petitions must be received by
Oct. 27, 1997 and the election will be held on December 1 , 1997.
The County Committee has the responsibility of administering farm program activities
conducted by the County FSA office. The members are also responsible for informing
farmers of the purpose and provisions of the FSA programs, keeping the State FSA Commit
tee informed of local conditions, recommending needed changes in farm programs and
participating in county meetings as necessary.
Nominating petitions may be obtained from the Polk FSA office at 289 E. Ellendale Av
enue, Suite 702 in Dallas. Additional information on eligibility requirements and the election
process can also be obtained at that address or by calling (503) 623-2396. Persons not
familiar with the agency or the election process are urged to contact us.
Tribal members invited to get "mugged"
October 19 is the Casino's 2nd Anniversary and tribal members are invited to attend a
special celebration. There will be a special "Mug Giveaway" in Legends Banquet Room B
between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. All tribal members can come by the Casino and pick up a free
commemorative mug. Family members can pick up a mug for someone who isn't able to
attend. Call Adam Henny at the Casino for more information.