Page 7 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - February, 2018

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Beans pack a punch Everything you need

to know about shingles
Delicious, nutritious
addition to meals
Almost one out of phase. A person is not
Black, great northern, every three people in the infectious before blisters
kidney, navy, pinto, chickpeas United States will develop appear or after the rash has
and more! You can create so shingles. Anyone who has developed crusts.
many delicious meals with the had chickenpox can develop Shingles is less contagious
beans available from WIC or shingles, even children. The than chickenpox. The risk
USDA Foods/Commodities. risk increases as you get older. of a person with shingles
Beans are high in fiber, a The Centers for Disease spreading the virus is low if
good source of protein and Control recommends the rash is covered.
iron and are cholesterol-free. shingles vaccine for ages 60 If you have shingles:
U.S. Dietary Guidelines and older. Even if you have n Cover the rash.
n Avoid touching or
recommends eating about sss had shingles, you can receive scratching the rash.
the vaccine to help prevent a
3 cups of legumes (lentils, future outbreak. n Wash your hands often
beans) a week. That translates RESOURCES Shingles is caused by the to prevent the spread of
to about a ½ cup every day. Ask for the bean book at Varicella zoster virus (VZV), Varicella zoster virus.
What to do with beans? WIC or download it at here. the same virus that causes Avoid contact with these
n Add to soups or salads. doh.wa.gov/portals/14/ chickenpox. After a person people until your rash has
n Put inside burritos, tacos materials/961-134- recovers from chickenpox, developed crusts:
and quesadillas. beanbook-en-l.pdf. the virus stays dormant in n Pregnant women who
n Mash into spaghetti sauce. For more information on the body. have never had chickenpox
n Make a three-bean salad. Shingles cannot be passed or the chickenpox vaccine
n Create bean burgers. beans and recipes, go to from one person to another. n Premature or infants
n Make dip with smashed beaninstitute.com. However, the virus that with low birth weight
beans and salsa or spices. CONTACT US causes shingles, the Varicella n People with weakened
Basic Vegetarian Chili To schedule an appointment zoster virus, can spread immune systems, such
with SPIPA WIC, leave a
from a person with active
as those receiving
INGREDIENTS message at 360-462-3224. shingles to cause chickenpox immunosuppressive
1 pound red beans in someone who has never medications or
1 pound black beans had chickenpox or received chemotherapy, organ
1 chopped bell pepper large pot. chickenpox vaccine. transplant recipients and
The virus is spread
1 large chopped onion 3. Add garlic and parsley to onion through direct contact with people with HIV
Shingles is not an
5 cloves garlic, crushed mixture. fluid from the blisters caused emergency. If you are
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped 4. Add chili powder. by shingles. A person with concerned about a rash,
2 Tbsp. chili powder 5. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, active shingles can spread please see a provider as soon
2 28-ounce cans tomatoes beans and cumin. the virus during the blister as possible.
2 Tablespoons salt 6. Add water to cover about
1½ tsp. pepper 2 inches.
1½ tsp. cumin 7. Simmer covered one hour.
8. Simmer uncovered for
DIRECTIONS 30 minutes.
1. Cook beans, drain and set aside. Recipe can be adapted to a
2. Saute pepper and onion in a crockpot. WIC THROUGH

SPIPA

Events at the Wellness Center Women, Infants and Children
provides healthful food and
Podiatry clinic: Dr. and diabetes eye exam yearly. nutrition information for you and
Deborah Behre will be at Call 360-273-5504. your child up to age 5.
the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Monthly Community
Center from 8 a.m.-noon Walk: Join others for a fun NEXT DATE
March 8 and April 5 and 1-4 fitness walk. The walk will 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
p.m. March 21 and April 17. begin at noon March 15 at March 1 at the Chehalis
Diabetes Clinic: One-hour the clinic. If you walk, please Tribal Wellness Center
appointment with all three sign a sign-up sheet at various CONTACT
providers from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. tribal office locations.
March 15, April 19 and May 24. Mammogram Clinic: Debbie Gardipee-Reyes, 360-462-3227 or Patty Suskin,
Diabetes patients need to Service is with Swedish from 360-462-3224; Chehalis: Debra Shortman, 360-709-1689
have labs, a medicine review, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 27,
physical, URCA, foot exam May 15 and June 20.