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A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees Vol. 4, Issue 7 — July 2011 Page 1 In this issue: Richmond Site Shawl class……..………….....… Page 1 HR Buzz: Summer Safety Tips.…..….………….. Page 2 Mens Drum Practice….…………………………..…Page 2 New Faces at NAHC………...…………………..…. Page 3 Employee Spotlight: Aurora Mamea……..........Page 3 Employee Anniversaries………………….….…….Page 3 Green Corner: Summer Travel………………..….Page 4 NAHC Upcoming Event Flyers.……..…………....Page 4 Employee Spotlight: Aurora Mamea Page 3 Mens Drum Practice With Michael Ballenger Page 4 Native Wellness Center ~ Richmond Womens Shawl Class Submitted by: Courtney Cummings. The “Shawl class” held on Mondays at the Richmond site is happy to announce that we have two “graduates”. Their names are Lina and Marina!! Lina joined the class in April after Lina’s daughter met me at outreach info booth and thought that her mother might enjoy the shawl class. Lina speaks limited English and found out that my Spanish was lim- ited, but a language barrier was not going to stop Lina. The situation prompted Lina to invite her friend Marina too join the shawl class in April to help interpret for Lina and I, and Marina could also make a shawl. The goal of the class was too complete their shawls in time for the Annual Richmond Pow-wow held in June, where we all could dance together. Lina and Marina not only worked on their shawls during Mondays shawl class but also on their own time. Their determina- tion paid off and they each brought me joy when they showed up on saturday to the Richmond pow-wow held at Nicholl park with their shawls completed and they were ready to dance. It was also their first pow-wow that they attended. Lina and Marina each made a beautiful ribbon shawl that tells a story. I am very grateful to have had them as my students, but in life I learned from them too. Goshtay~Courtney Cummings, Northern Cheyenne, Arikara, Creek. “Shawl classes” are held each Monday from 12pm-2pm. A person can learn how to make ribbon or fringe shawl with all supplies provided. Native Wellness Center-NAHC Richmond 510.232.7020
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Page 1: NAHC Newsletter

A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees

Vol. 4, Issue 7 — July 2011 Page 1

In this issue:

Richmond Site Shawl class……..………….....… Page 1

HR Buzz: Summer Safety Tips.…..….………….. Page 2

Mens Drum Practice….…………………………..…Page 2

New Faces at NAHC………...…………………..…. Page 3

Employee Spotlight: Aurora Mamea……..........Page 3

Employee Anniversaries………………….….…….Page 3

Green Corner: Summer Travel………………..….Page 4

NAHC Upcoming Event Flyers.……..…………....Page 4

Employee Spotlight:

Aurora Mamea Page 3

Mens Drum Practice

With Michael Ballenger Page 4

Native Wellness Center ~ Richmond

Womens Shawl Class Submitted by: Courtney Cummings.

The “Shawl class” held on Mondays at the Richmond site is happy to announce that we have two “graduates”.

Their names are Lina and Marina!! Lina joined the class in April after Lina’s daughter met me at outreach info booth and thought that her mother might enjoy the shawl class. Lina speaks limited English and found out that my Spanish was lim-

ited, but a language barrier was not going to stop Lina.

The situation prompted Lina to invite her friend Marina too join the shawl class in April to help interpret for Lina and I, and Marina could also make a shawl.

The goal of the class was too complete their shawls in time for the Annual Richmond Pow-wow held in June, where we all

could dance together.

Lina and Marina not only worked on their shawls during Mondays shawl class but also on their own time. Their determina-tion paid off and they each brought me joy when they showed up on saturday to the Richmond pow-wow held at Nicholl

park with their shawls completed and they were ready to dance. It was also their first pow-wow that they attended. Lina and Marina each made a beautiful ribbon shawl that tells a story.

I am very grateful to have had them as my students, but in life I learned from them too.

Goshtay~Courtney Cummings, Northern Cheyenne, Arikara, Creek.

“Shawl classes” are held each Monday from 12pm-2pm. A person can learn how to make ribbon or fringe shawl with all

supplies provided. Native Wellness Center-NAHC Richmond 510.232.7020

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A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees

Vol. 4, Issue 7 — July 2011 Page 2

Submitted by: Natalie Aguilera

Get the facts on summertime safety

With summer finally in full swing, you and your family are probably spending a lot more time outside. This can be great

for your health, but it can also increase chances for certain accidents and injuries.

Keep your summer safe and healthy by keeping the following tips in mind.

Around the pool:

If you have kids, make sure there’s an adult present when they swim.

Don’t dive into an unknown body of water or shallow pool. Ease in or jump feet first.

Never run near a pool. Water on the side can make it easy to slip and fall.

After an insect sting or bite:

Move calmly away from the insect.

If the stinger is still in the skin, use a credit card or stiff piece of paper to scrape it out.

Use an ice pack on the bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes at a time.

If necessary, you can use a nonprescription medication such as an antihistamine or

hydrocortisone cream to help relieve itching and redness.

For scrapes and bumps:

If your child skins a knee, use pressure to stop the bleeding, wash it thoroughly with soap and

water, and apply antibiotic ointment and a bandage.

If there’s a bruise, apply an ice pack while elevating the injury.

HR Buzz:

NAHC Mens Drum Group

Michael Ballenger of the All Nations Drum Group teaches drumming at both clinic locations. Traditional songs of all types and the beat of the Drum.

All Nations is Host Northern Drum for the 2011 NAHC Pow Wow scheduled for September 17the and 18th 2011.

@ NAHC S F Clinic

60 Capp Street San Francisco, Ca.

Wednesdays 12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m.

@ NAHC Oakland Clinic

3124 International Blvd. Oakland, Ca.

Thursdays 11:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.

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A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees

Vol. 4, Issue 7 — July 2011 Page 3

Kelly Lazore Fiscal 07/03/1986

(25 Years)

Crystal Salas Youth Services 07/06/1998

(13 Years)

Katherine Lewis FCGC 07/09/2007

(4 Years)

Jocelyn Neal Medical

Oakland

07/16/2007

(4 Years)

Beverly Hull Dental

Oakland

06/14/2007

(4 Years)

Patricia Fernandez WIC 07/07/2008

(3 Years)

Andrea Williams Medical Oakland

07/21/2008 (3 Years)

Joseph Kim Dental 07/28/2010

(1 Year)

July Employment Anniversaries Employee spotlight: Aurora Mamea, Prevention Worker SF Clinic

By Catherine A. Marin-Wisdom, Administrative Officer

Tribe: Blackfeet

Title: Prevention Worker

Site/Department: SF FCGC

How long have you worked @ NAHC? Since December 1996 with a 3 year break

in 2006 to work on retirement plan (my

baby boys).

Tell us a little about your job:

Currently Facilitate Weekly On-going

Cultural Groups such as Beading, Men’s Drum set up, Talking Circle, Planning and

coordination of cultural wellness events. Some groups we’ve done in the

past…Women’s Shawl Workshop, Youth and Parents Regalia. Planning of GONA.

What is the most enjoyable part about your job?

To work face to face in the heart of the Native Community and be that familiar face, so when they come to the clinic they feel welcomed.

What do you do to relax on the weekends?

Spend time with my family, Sewing Project, Reading, Running, Beading.

What is your ideal vacation?

To lay on the warm beach in the tropical islands.

What three things would you take on a deserted island? A good book to read, Hubby, Children.

New Faces @NAHC:

Carol Whitehead, RN Floor Supervisor

7D

Dr. Erin Lobo, Dentist,

SF

Fernando Larios Data Entry Coordinator,

SF Medical

Hong Thu Nguyen Breastfeeding Peer Counselor,

WIC

Rebecca McKenzie Mental Health Specialist Care

Coordiantor, SF FCGC

Louise Torrez, Medical Assistant,

7D

Zena Harvill, FNP School Based Health Care

School Based Clinics

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A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees

Vol. 4, Issue 7 — July 2011 Page 4

Attention Staff: Do you want to contribute to @NAHC?? If you have an article, suggestion, or comment about

future newsletters, please contact Cathy Wisdom at 510-434-5481 or via email: [email protected]

During the summer we all travel! We all love to travel and some of us like to drive, while others prefer trains and planes.

Some things to consider this year on your trip is not only the “What will it cost me?” but “What will it cost the Environment?” There are a lot of different options on travelling long distances that keep a great environment and inhibit an adventure.

The options that we have are Trains, Planes, and Automobiles (Rentals). If we factor such things as air emissions, water pollution and infrastructural impacts on land and habitat, here are the following recommendations for travel:

Take the train. A train can use up to 70% less energy and causes up to 85% less air pollution that air travel. Even

though trains run on diesel, they are highly efficient because for much of the time the train’s wheels glide on the rail. Mass transit options such as the train or bus are better for the environment and give you the freedom to sleep, read

and visit on the way. If you must drive, consider not just going fuel-efficient but renting or driving a hybrid. If you are driving your own

vehicle, ensure that it is well maintained and check the tire pressure for maximum travel efficiency, and choose the

high octane gas when possible. Don’t fly if you can help it. One transatlantic flight for a family of four creates more CO2 than that family generates

domestically in an entire year, and about twice the emissions of car travelling 12,000miles. Short flights are especially energy-guzzling because take-off and landing require so much extra energy. If you must fly do it only for long flights

(+4hrs) and non-stop is the best choice. Plane emit lots of pollutant at high altitudes particularly nitrogen oxides.

Flying is generally by far the least eco-friendly option! If you have to fly, you can always donate to local project that is currently helping build renewable energy or the

environmental group of your choice. HAVE A GREAT VACATION!

Green Corner Eco Friendly Travel by Dawn Lulua-Claxton


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