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CHEHALIS TRIBAL
NEWSLETTER
Employees and community members wear red on Feb. 2 at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center.
The Confederated
Day of red supports women Tribes of the Chehalis
Reservation, ‘People
of the Sands’
Heart disease does not Tribal Wellness Center to sss Articles and opinions expressed
affect only men. Each year, raise awareness. are not necessarily those of this
one in three women dies of Numbers that all women publication or the Chehalis Tribal
heart disease and stroke. But should know to take control CONTACT US Business Committee.
we can change that because of their heart health are: For more information
80 percent of cardiac n Total cholesterol about heart disease SUBMISSIONS
events can be prevented n HDL (good) cholesterol in women, call We encourage tribal members
with education and lifestyle n Blood pressure Community Wellness to submit letters, articles,
changes. n Blood sugar Manager Christina photographs and drawings to
When it comes to fighting n Body Mass Index (BMI) Hicks at 360-709-1741. be considered for publication
heart disease and stroke, Knowing the numbers can Make a change at (subject to editing).
change can be the cure. help women and their health goredforwomen.org/
On Feb. 2, community care provider determine wearredday. Contributing writers, artists and
and tribal employees wore their risk for developing photographers include Chehalis
red and met at the Chehalis cardiovascular diseases. tribal community members and
staff. Submission deadline is
the first of each month (printed
monthly).
Marijuana can affect oral health TRIBAL CENTER

Main line: 360-273-5911
Address: 420 Howanut Road
Contributed by the sss dramatic increased rate of Oakville, WA 98568
Chehalis Dental Clinic cavities, especially at the
gum line. Irritation, edema Office: 360-709-1726
Marijuana is derived GET IN TOUCH and reddening of the oral Fax: 360-273-5914
from the cannabis plant. If you wish to check the tissues have been seen.
The main active ingredient health of your teeth and A limited number CHEHALIS TRIBE’S
is commonly known as THC of studies have linked VISION STATEMENT
(tetrahydro-cannabinol) gums, please schedule a correlation between To be a thriving, self-sufficient,
and is the part of the plant a visit with the Chehalis marijuana use and the risk
that gives the “high.” Dental Clinic by calling of periodontal disease. sovereign people, honoring our
There is a wide range 360-709-1659. As far as a link to past and serving current and
of THC potency between the development of oral future generations.
different cannabis products. cancer, the high intraoral BUSINESS COMMITTEE
Heavy use of marijuana receiving chemotherapy temperature from marijuana
has been reported to cause – and its ability to reduce smoking can cause changes Harry Pickernell, Sr.: Chairman
respiratory problems, intraocular pressure in the in oral tissues and cellular Jessie Goddard: Vice Chairman
bronchial complaints, treatment of glaucoma. It is disruption. Shoni Pannkuk: Treasurer
diarrhea, abdominal widely used for cancer and Although these changes David Burnett: Secretary
cramps, fast heart beat, AIDS patients and other likely could lead to oral Leroy Boyd, Sr.:
acute panic paranoia and chronic diseases. cancer, the link has not been Fifth Council Member
impairment with short-term Marijuana use can lead established.
memory and motor skills. to several oral problems. NEWSLETTER STAFF
The most beneficial use Of most concern to Excerpts are from an Fred Shortman, Audra J. Hill and
of marijuana is to relieve dental providers is the article by Melissa Beadnell, the Information Technology Team
nausea and vomiting – development of xerostomia D.M.D., in the American
especially for patients (dry mouth) and an often Dental Association News