Native News http://www.snahc.org Sacramento Native American Health Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Vote for SNAHC in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program! http://www.snahc.org/vote-for-snahc-in-toyotas-100-cars-for-good-program/ http://www.snahc.org/vote-for-snahc-in-toyotas-100-cars-for-good-program/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:39:55 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2395 The Sacramento Native American Health Center has been selected as a finalist in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program.  Our voting date is JUNE 19th.  Take the pledge to vote for our community health center on JUNE 19th and we’ll remind you too.  Please help us spread the word about this amazing opportunity to win a new Toyota Sienna and help transport more needy Sacramento patients to our clinics!

Click Here to pledge your vote for SNAHC on June 19th in the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program

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Contact Aisha Prince for more information at 916-341-0575 ext. 2248 or aishap@snahc.org.

Brain Injury / Water Safety Class 2012

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SNAHC is hiring for a variety of open positions.  If you meet the position qualifications and would like to join this amazing team making a meaningful difference in the health and wellness of our community, please complete the employment application and send it, along with your resume and references, to Jessica Manriquez, Human Resources Manager at jessicam@snahc.org.  Deadlines for each position vary.

 

Position Descriptions

Dental Director Job Announcement

Integrated Care Coordinator Job Announcement

Psychiatrist Job Announcement

Patient Services Representative Job Announcement

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Join us for “Six Weeks of Summer Fitness” on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.  We will meet every Wednesday from May 23 – June 27th from 5:30-6:30pm on the 3rd floor of the SNAHC Admin Building 2022 J Street. Our class will combine high/low aerobics for a great cardiovascular workout. The last 15 minutes of each class will include body sculpting with weights and abdominal exercises. Class is FREE.  All fitness levels welcome!

Attend all six classes and receive a t-shirt!

SNAHC Just Move It! Summer 2012 Schedule

Just Move It Registration

]]> http://www.snahc.org/just-move-it-summer-session/feed/ 0 SNAHC Eat and Play Together Class http://www.snahc.org/snahc-eat-and-play-together-class/ http://www.snahc.org/snahc-eat-and-play-together-class/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 19:02:01 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2362 This class will meet every Wednesday in May in the 2nd Floor Community Room at SNAHC. This curriculum is designed for child-adult pairs to learn about nutrition and fitness while having fun together.  Child-adult pairs, known as buddies, participate in all activities as a team. The target age for kids for this program is 6 – 8 years.  To sign-up, please contact Cathy Carmichael at cathyc@snahc.org or 916-341-0575 ext 2227.

This class is hosted by SNAHC and will be taught by instructors from the U.C. Youth Nutrition Education Program and U.C. Davis Cooperative Extension.

Participants will:

-Create and use materials for fun games and activities that promote physical
activity. 
-Create and eat a healthy fruit or vegetable snack.
-Set goals based on eating smart and playing hard.

SNAHC Eat and Play Together

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Use your head, Use your helmet every time your ride!

Contact Aisha Prince for more information at 916-341-0575 ext. 2248 or aishap@snahc.org.

Free Helmets!

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Life Jacket Trade In Information

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May Cultural Class – Soap and Candle Making

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Participants will be randomly assigned to groups of women who will participate in an educational program (talking circle) on breast health; some groups will immediately go through the program and other groups will be “wait-listed” and complete the program at a later date. All women enrolled in this study will complete the 1 ½-2 hour talking circle, a baseline survey, and a follow-up survey 60 days later.

Eligibility Criteria:
• Native American/ Alaska Native Woman
• 41 years or older
• Never been diagnosed with breast cancer
• Has not had a recent mammogram

All talking circle participants will receive a $20.00 Wal-Mart gift card and a $10.00 gas card.
If you meet the criteria and are interested in participating in this study or have questions, please contact Aisha Prince at (916) 341-0575 ext. 248 or by e-mail aishap@snahc.org.  You can also contact Celena Donahue, the study coordinator, directly at (916) 734-1685. 

Mother’s Wisdom Information

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• Community healing is necessary for substance abuse prevention. There will be special emphasis on suicide prevention.

• Healthy traditions in the Native American community are key to effective prevention.

• The holistic approach to wellness is a traditional part of Native American belief system.

• Every community member is of value in empowering the community.

• The GONA is a safe place for communities to share, heal and plan for action.

• The GONA provides Native communities with an indigenous framework to examine historical trauma, and its impact on substance abuse and suicidal behavior issues, with an emphasis on community empowerment.

Who can attend? Native youth ages 10-16

When is it? July 13th-15th, 2012. This is a 3-day out of town event taking place at Grizzly Creek Ranch in Portola, CA. ** There are also 3 MANDATORY orientation meetings for all attendees. These will take place on June 28th, July 5th and July 26th at SNAHC. Participants must attend all orientation meetings in order to go to Portola. There will be no exceptions.

How do I register? Fill out the attached registration packet and return it to Aisha Prince. Space is limited. All applicants and their parent/guardian must have a screening meeting with a Community Services staff person prior to being accepted into the program. Accepted applicants will then be placed on the roster based on their screening date.

Deadline for application submission: Friday, April 13th at 4:00pm

Questions? Please contact Aisha Prince at ext. 2248 or Cibonay Cordova at ext. 2213.

SNAHC Youth GONA registration 2012

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