Native News http://www.snahc.org Sacramento Native American Health Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:29:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Celebrate National Nutrition Month at SNAHC this March http://www.snahc.org/celebrate-national-nutrition-month-at-snahc-this-march/ http://www.snahc.org/celebrate-national-nutrition-month-at-snahc-this-march/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:22:57 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2215 Please join us for Eat & Play Together Class that begins Wednesday, March 7th at 4pm. 

This class will meet every Wednesday in March 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. 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.

Eat and Play Together

]]> http://www.snahc.org/celebrate-national-nutrition-month-at-snahc-this-march/feed/ 0 February Cultural Sessions: Pine Nuts http://www.snahc.org/february-cultural-sessions-pine-nuts/ http://www.snahc.org/february-cultural-sessions-pine-nuts/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:20:50 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2212 Join Teresa Le Beau and your peers in the SNAHC February Cultural Session.  This month, the class will be working with pine nuts.  Sessions are February 9th and 23rd from 5:30p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of SNAHC.  To RSVP or for additional information, contact Cibonay Cordova at 916-341-0575 x 213 or cibonayc@snahc.org

Pine Nut Cultural Series Flyer

]]> http://www.snahc.org/february-cultural-sessions-pine-nuts/feed/ 0 SNAHC Elder’s Social http://www.snahc.org/snahc-elders-social-5/ http://www.snahc.org/snahc-elders-social-5/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:09:10 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2203 All Elders, please join us for dinner and BINGO here at SNAHC on Thursday February 16th at 6:00pm. Please see attached flyer for more information.

To RSVP, please contact Aisha Prince at (916) 341-0575 ext. 248

Elder’s Social Flyer

]]> http://www.snahc.org/snahc-elders-social-5/feed/ 0 Native Live! Youth Social http://www.snahc.org/native-live-youth-social-5/ http://www.snahc.org/native-live-youth-social-5/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:08:01 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2199 Please join us for our Native Live! Youth Social on Friday February 17th from 7:00-9:00pm.  This is a sober event for teens ages 13-17. This event provides a safe and sober place for teens to socialize with their peers. There will be food, dancing and raffle!

For more information or to register for this event, please contact Aisha Prince at 916-341-0575 ext. 248.

Native Live! Youth Social

Native Live Participant Packet

]]> http://www.snahc.org/native-live-youth-social-5/feed/ 0 SNAHC Adult GONA http://www.snahc.org/snahc-adult-gona/ http://www.snahc.org/snahc-adult-gona/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:06:52 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2196
  • The join us for SNAHC’s Adult GONA. This 4-day GONA is based on several ideas:
    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.
    Anyone 18 years and older may attend. 

    The GONA will take place at SNAHC on May 24th, May 25th, May 31st and June 1st, 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm. Participants must attend all 4 days.  To register, fill out the attached registration form and photo release and return it to Aisha Prince. Space is limited so participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis. The registration deadline is Friday March 9th at 5:00pm. Applications will not be accepted after this time.

    Please contact Cibonay Cordova at ext. 213 or Aisha Prince at ext. 248 if you have any questions.

    SNAHC Adult GONA Registration 2012

    ]]>     http://www.snahc.org/snahc-adult-gona/feed/ 0     SNAHC is Hiring http://www.snahc.org/snahc-is-hiring-2/ http://www.snahc.org/snahc-is-hiring-2/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:27:32 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2180 SNAHC is currently hiring for the following positions:

    Psychiatrist Position Description

    Patient Services Assistant Position Description - POSITION FILLED

    Dental Assistant Position Description – POSITION FILLED

    Community Services Assistant Position Description

    Community Health Representative Position Description

    Data Entry Clerk-Coder Position Description

    Application period is open until filled.  Please complete the Employment Application and submit the completed application with your resume and references to Adrienne Lent, Human Resources Manager, at adriennel@snahc.org.

    ]]>     http://www.snahc.org/snahc-is-hiring-2/feed/ 0     Just Move It! with SNAHC http://www.snahc.org/just-move-it-with-snahc/ http://www.snahc.org/just-move-it-with-snahc/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:46:05 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2177 Join us for a two-part series this winter and spring! If you are just getting back into physical activity or have not exercised in a while—this class is for you! Fitness Dance is a fun and effective low‐impact cardio workout with sculpting exercises designed to tone the entire body. Cardio‐Kickboxing is a combination of aerobics, boxing, and martial arts Class is FREE All welcome!

    Where: 3rd Floor of 2022 J Street
    When: Every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30
    Who: Sacramento Native Community ages 13 and older

    SNAHC Just Move It!

    ]]>     http://www.snahc.org/just-move-it-with-snahc/feed/ 0     Child Passenger Safety Class http://www.snahc.org/child-passenger-safety-class/ http://www.snahc.org/child-passenger-safety-class/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:21:26 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2174  

    SNAHC continues our commitment to injury prevention by hosting our monthly Child Passenger Safety class.  Participants will learn how to choose the car seat that is most appropriate for their child; properly it their child in a car seat; and understand local child passenger safety laws.  Car seats may be provided free of charge to those who meet the qualifying criteria.  Pre-registration is mandatory.  To reserve your space, please call Aisha Prince at 916-341-0575 extension 248 or Cibonay Cordova at extension 213.
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    ]]>     http://www.snahc.org/child-passenger-safety-class/feed/ 0     Start Fresh in the New Year http://www.snahc.org/start-fresh-in-the-new-year/ http://www.snahc.org/start-fresh-in-the-new-year/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:15:12 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2164 It’s the beginning of a new year so let’s start fresh!  If you have something you feel you need to talk about in order to move on, visit us during our men’s and women’s talking circle.  Here you will find a supportive group of like individuals discussing how to rise above in 2012.  Talking Circles are held every Monday at 5:30pm in the community room of SNAHC, on the second floor. 

    Adult Talking Circle

    ]]>     http://www.snahc.org/start-fresh-in-the-new-year/feed/ 0     Happy Holidays from SNAHC http://www.snahc.org/happy-holidays-from-snahc/ http://www.snahc.org/happy-holidays-from-snahc/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:39:56 +0000 Eric Enriquez http://www.snahc.org/?p=2155 Dear Honored Community Members,

    Year-end is a time of gratitude, reflection and planning. First of all, we are immensely thankful for the opportunity to serve you, your families and the community. We are inspired daily by your dedication to improving your physical, mental and spiritual health and for allowing us to be a part of that process. 

    With cuts to Medi-Cal benefits, rises in unemployment and increases in community need for health services, the past year presented many challenges for the health center and for our community as a whole.  Yet, at every turn, we responded in full force and made swift changes to lessen the impacts of proposed funding cuts, decrease the need that still exists in our community and to provide real value-driven results that patients deserve. 

    Looking back from year’s end, we were able to stave off major funding reductions and actually realized an increase in available funding for services.  Through the streamlining of processes, extension of hours and, of course, community partnerships, we were able to continue providing valuable holistic wellness services for our community.    Also, we entered into the Indian Health Service’s Improving Patient Care Collaborative (IPC) journey toward achieving Patient Centered Medical Home status and, more importantly, increased our staffing and support staff to better accommodate the needs of our patients.

    Most significantly, you asked and we heard you!  We have begun our new digital phone system implementation! We are confident that our new system will start 2012 off on the right foot with a decrease in wait times, and a more user-friendly phone service. 

    As we look to the year ahead we know we will once again face similar challenges – but we can go into the New Year with confidence that together we can and will continue to make solid progress toward improving the overall patient experience here at SNAHC!

    Thank you for allowing us to be part of your community.  We are honored!  We are looking forward to an amazing 2012 full of blessings, laughter and continued gratitude.  So, on behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, thank you for all your support. Whether it is through your making and keeping of regular appointments, active group participation, taking part in stakeholder meetings and community events, and telling your friends and family members about our services, we thank you for trusting us with your care and the care of your loved ones. 
        
    Happy Holidays and a joyous New Year!
    Ricardo Torres, Board Chair and Britta Guerrero, CEO

     

    SNAHC Board of Directors from Left to Right: Lorenda Sanchez, Mikela Jones, Jasper Begay, Barbara Aragon, Ricardo Torres, Anno Nakai, Mary Tarango.  Not pictured: Michelle Villegas-Frazier, Curtis Notsinneh

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