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A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees Vol. 4, Issue 11 — November 2011 Page 1 In this issue: NAHC Women's Conference…….………….....… Page 1 HR Buzz: Avoiding Accidents………………..….. Page 2 Healthy Pumpkin Bread….……………………..…Page 2 New Faces at NAHC………...…………………..…. Page 3 Employee Spotlight: Dr. Benjamin Lee............Page 3 Employee Anniversaries………………….….…….Page 3 Safety Corner: Holiday food Prep Safety Tips..Page 4 Native Women’s Wellness Conference 2011 By Jordan Skye Paul, Program Assistant, FCGC. October 14 th and 15 th marked the second annual Native Women’s Wellness Conference hosted by the Native American Health Center. The conference provided presentations, workshops, and a pampering session to Native and Non-Native women from various regions around the state who were interested in learning more about utilizing Native methods of healing to promote an Alcohol and Drug free lifestyle. Additionally the women who attended the conference were given tools towards wellness and health, of which they were able to take to their respective communities. Those who attended the conference were able to choose between an array of topics to sit in on, ranging from Finances and Recovery, Domestic Violence and Assault; Sustaining Recovery, Resiliency, and Building Assets; Reducing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as well as presentation of Digital Stories created by the native women of our NAHC community. Participants also had the opportunity to share experiences, stories, and express emotions and thoughts about these topics within their sessions. Feedback from the conference relayed emotions of appreciation, gratitude, and feelings of healing and wellness. The conference was truly an incredible event to see and experience and will surely continue to grow and promote wellness to the Native women of California. Employee Spotlight: Dr. Benjamin Lee Page 3 Keys to Avoiding Slips and Falls Page 2
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Page 1: @NAHC November 2011

A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees

Vol. 4, Issue 11 — November 2011 Page 1

In this issue:

⇒ NAHC Women's Conference…….………….....… Page 1

⇒ HR Buzz: Avoiding Accidents………………..….. Page 2

⇒ Healthy Pumpkin Bread….……………………..…Page 2

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

⇒ Employee Spotlight: Dr. Benjamin Lee............Page 3

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

⇒ Safety Corner: Holiday food Prep Safety Tips..Page 4

Native Women’s Wellness Conference 2011 By Jordan Skye Paul, Program Assistant, FCGC.

October 14th and 15th marked the second annual Native Women’s Wellness Conference hosted by the Native American Health

Center. The conference provided presentations, workshops, and a pampering session to Native and Non-Native women from

various regions around the state who were interested in learning more about utilizing Native methods of healing to promote an

Alcohol and Drug free lifestyle. Additionally the women who attended the conference were given tools towards wellness and

health, of which they were able to take to their respective communities. Those who attended the conference were able to

choose between an array of topics to sit in on, ranging from Finances and Recovery, Domestic Violence and Assault; Sustaining

Recovery, Resiliency, and Building Assets; Reducing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as well as presentation of Digital Stories created by

the native women of our NAHC community. Participants also had the opportunity to share experiences, stories, and express

emotions and thoughts about these topics within their sessions. Feedback from the conference relayed emotions of appreciation,

gratitude, and feelings of healing and wellness. The conference was truly an incredible event to see and experience and will

surely continue to grow and promote wellness to the Native women of California.

Employee Spotlight:

Dr. Benjamin Lee Page 3

Keys to Avoiding

Slips and Falls Page 2

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A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees

Vol. 4, Issue 11 — November 2011 Page 2

The Keys to Avoiding Slips and Falls by Jennifer Luna HR Generalist

Slipping on a wet spot on the floor, tripping over an object in the pathway, or falling from a ladder – such accidents happen more

often than we realize. They can also result in severe injuries. Here are some points to remember regarding slips and falls.

Avoiding Slips

To avoid slips and resulting falls, be on the lookout for foreign substances on the floor. Watch for deposits of water, food, grease, oil, dust, soap, or debris. Even small quantities of these substances, sometimes almost

too small to see, can be dangerous.

When you come in from outdoors in rainy weather, wipe your shoes thoroughly on a doormat – not just keep the floor clean but to prevent wetness of your shoes from making you slip and, perhaps fall. Another point

about walking safely: Don’t turn too sharply when changing your direction.

Preventing Trips

Some common tripping hazards are trash or unused material left in isles or other areas intended for pedestrian traffic, extension cords across paths of travel, tools not put away, and holes or

unevenness in the floor.

Walk where you’re supposed to walk. Don’t take shortcuts; especially don’t take shortcuts through machinery areas. Hold onto the handrails when walking on stairs or traveling on steeper-than-

ordinary ramps. If material or equipment is stored on stairways or ramps, move it or report it promptly.

Also, horse-play or just plain goofing off can cause a trip, stumble or fall just by distracting a

worker’s attention from moving safely.

Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

It is everyone’s responsibility to keep work areas clean and safe. During the course of the

workday you might find yourself tripping over or walking around boxes, electrical cords, or tools in

an area that was previously clear. This makes it difficult to work safely and efficiently. Everyone

HR Buzz:

Ingredients ~

• 1 cup(s) (packed) light brown sugar

• 2 large egg whites

• 1 cup(s) pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

• 1/4 cup(s) canola oil

• 1/3 cup(s) low-fat plain yogurt

• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

• 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup(s) whole wheat flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder

• 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8 1/2" by 4 1/2" metal loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray with flour.

2. In large bowl, with wire whisk, combine brown sugar and egg whites. Add pumpkin, oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract; stir to combine.

3. In medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture to

pumpkin mixture; stir until just combined. Do not over mix.

4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. In-

vert pumpkin bread onto wire rack; cool completely.

Nutrition Information:

Calories 140 Total Fat 4 Grams

Saturated Fat 0 / Cholesterol 0

Sodium 165 mg Total Carbohydrate 25g

Dietary Fiber 1g Sugars —

Protein 2g

Calcium — Directions ~

Pumpkins ~ Pumpkins ~ Pumpkins

Here is a delicious recipe from the folks at Good Housekeeping! It’s called the Healthy

Make over Pumpkin Bread!

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A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees

Vol. 4, Issue 11 — November 2011 Page 3

Jerri Classen Medical Oakland

11/07/1989 (22 Years)

Leah Shimabuku WIC 11/08/1990 (21 Years)

Alfonso Galindo Dental Oakland

11/06/92 (19 Years)

Jennifer Ramirez Medical 11/27/2004

(7 Years)

Antonio Tudio Fiscal 11/08/2005

(6 Years)

Catherine Chapman

FCGC 11/01/2006 (5 Years)

Diane Kim Medical SF

11/15/2007 (4 Years)

Larry Aguilera Administration 11/18/2008 (3 Years)

Elizabeth

Cortez-Quintana

Dental

Oakland

11/07/2008

(3 Years)

Cherie

Jalipa-Shirley

Administration

SF

11/03/2008

(3 Years)

Jayme Mejia Medical Oakland

11/12/2008 (3 Years)

Martha Martinez FCGC 11/30/2009 (2 Years)

Desiree Hernandez Dental Oakland

11/02/2009 (2 Years)

Mario

Martinez-Alvarez WIC

11/16/2009

(2 Years)

Laura McLively Nutrition/Fitness 11/30/2009 (2 Years)

Ana Noriega Dental Oakland

11/01/2099 (2 Years)

Kelly Castel FCGC 11/15/2010 (1 Year)

Carolyn Hand Medical

Oakland

11/02/2010

(1 Year)

November Employment Anniversaries

Employee spotlight: Dr. Benjamin Lee

By Catherine A. Marin-Wisdom, Administrative Officer

Tribe: it’s a secret

Title: Dentist

Site/Department: Dental

How long have you worked @

NAHC? 3 years

Tell us a little about your job:

I do what dentist do ☺

What is the most enjoyable part about your job? Taking a PTO

day (just kidding). The most enjoyable part of my job is seeing pt. actually benefiting from my work.

What do you do to relax on the weekends? Go to the movies,

play volleyball.

What is your ideal vacation? A whole year traveling in Europe (paid for by someone else)

What three things would you take on a deserted island?

A plane, a pilot, and a fully equipped house.

New Faces @NAHC:

Charles Noland

Custodian Maintenance Department SF

Jason Ching

On Call Dentist Dental Department 7D

Laree Wilson

On Call Dental Assistant Dental Department 7D

Lauren Baehner

Evaluator FCGC Department SF

Sareth Kim

Medical Records Clerk, Temp. Medical Dept. 7D

Virgil Moorhead

Counselor FCGC Department 3124

Page 4: @NAHC November 2011

A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees

Vol. 4, Issue 11 — November 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]


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