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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 15, 1998)
dR. COLL. E 78 .06 see March 15, 1938 MARCH 15, 1998 T7 Health services increase with completion of clinic New services include Optometry, Pharmacy, x-ray, more care providers, and greater convenience. By Tracy Dugan The March General Council meeting began with the Health and Human Services (HHS) report from Cheryle Kennedy, Division Manager, and the HHS program staff. 1997 was a very important year for tribal health and wellness because the programs have grown and are now all housed at the new Health and Wellness Center, adjacent to the tribal administrative offices. "Our goal is to raise the health of our member ship by using preventative services as well as treat ment services," said Kennedy. She said that a research project conducted through, the Center For Disease Control was com pleted last year and the findings were mailed to all tribal households in December. "This project allowed us to find out certain things about our health," Kennedy said. She said the findings of the study indicate that ge netically, Indian people have on average, the ability to live longer than the rest of the population. "But we will only live longer if we choose a life style that is healthy and free of certain behaviors," she said. Enclosed with the results of the study was a pamphlet that outlined some of the things tribal members can do to start living healthier lives. With the completion of the Health and Wellness Center, some new services have been incorporated into the Human Services Division. Optometry ser vices are offered every Tuesday, the pharmacy is open each weekday, and in-house x-ray and lab ser vices are in progress of being set up. Dr. James Molloy, a physician from Sheridan, spoke about the medical clinic. In addition to Dr. Molloy, there are three part-time health care providers: Kathy Faber, Family Nurse Practitioner; Betty Seagran, nurse; Kathleen Marquart, physician's assistant; and Dr. Toliver, a physician who works three days per week. "Soon we will bring on board a full-time lab tech nician," said Dr. Molloy, "and perhaps another Family Nurse Practitioner." Molloy also said they are working to acquire pa tient education materials as well as computerizing all patient records so each client may receive the most efficient care possible. Linda Mann, a hygienist at the dental clinic in troduced the new dentist, Dr. Lucio, who will be working with Dr. Webster in the dental office. She spoke about the three areas the dental clinic is work ing to promote. They are dental care for newborns and pregnant women, the sealant program at Grand Ronde Elementary School, and the Quit Smoking support group. Teri Holsclaw, Support Services manager, intro duced the billing and Contract Health staff and handed out some literature about Support Services. These speakers were followed by reports from Patti Tom-Martin, Vocational Rehabilitation; Darrell Kipp, Chemical Dependency; and Bonnie Martin-Tom, Wellness and Prevention. Door Prize winners were: Wilmadene Butler, $50; Susie Mooney, $50; Georgine Grey, $50; and Ruby Bigoni, $100. Tribal Foster Care providers recognized The Community Resource Division recendy hon ored Tribal Foster parents at a luncheon held at Spirit Mountain Casino's banquet room. Recog nition certificates were given to current foster care providers in appreciation for all their hard work, which is sometimes overlooked. At times, it is a difficult responsibility that requires a strong com mitment. These parents have warm hearts and truly care for our children. Small group discussions were the main focus. Participants divided into four groups for a "brain storming session" about issues and questions that concern tribal kids and families. As a result, a new support team was established to find answers to the issues that developed in the small groups. Special guest speaker was Richard Acevedo who is the ICW liaison between the state and the Tribe. He spoke about Indian Child Welfare Act issues in Congress and current federal laws that effect Tribes. If you are interested in certification for Foster Parenting, please call the Community Resources Division (CRD) at 1-800-242-8196 or 879-2036. Any current foster providers that were not able to attend the gathering may contact CRD for mintues and information on how to join the sup port team. i & ff. r IT Sit c lwJ V' . I I fcya iw v Tniupcifcy of Oregon Library vi Received on: 4-02-98 Smoke signals Notice of Public Hearing Tribal members will be receiving a special mail ing detailing a 1998 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET PROPOSAL. The information is for membership review and comment. Tribal members wishing to comment on the budget are encouraged to do so through oral or written testimony. Written testimony may be submitted to the Tribal Council anytime between March 16, 1998 and 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 1998. All written testimony must be signed and either mailed or hand-delivered to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347, attention Lauri Smith. Tribal members will be given a chance to give oral testimony during the General Council meet ing on Sunday, April 5, 1998. All testimony is limited to enrolled members of the Tribe who will be 18 years of age or older by April 1 , 1998. Please take time to review the 1998 supplemental budget proposal mailing and feel free to comment. Any questions regarding this information, contact Pat Merrier, Financial Officer or Greg Archuleta, Ad ministrative Officer at 1-800-422-0232.
