Page 8 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - May, 2018

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

Men: Time for a checkup events

DR. BEHRE
In honor of Men’s Health FOOT CLINIC
Month, remember that 8 a.m.-noon June 7,
preventative care is July 24, Aug. 14,
crucial for good health Sept. 17; 1-4 p.m.
July 31, Aug. 30,
Sept. 5: The
Did you know that women ChehalisTribal
make twice the prevention- Wellness Center has
related visits that men do? a podiatrist available
Do you know that women live for all foot care needs.
five years longer than men on
average? Could it be that women
are on to something here? DIABETES
WELLNESS CLINIC
You will get your chance to
find out next month when the 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chehalis Tribal Wellness May 24; 8 a.m.-
Center celebrates Men’s Health noon June 14,
Month! If you come to the July 19, Aug. 16,:
clinic during June, you can Patients need labs,
have a men’s health checkup by Many men never go in medicine review,
Dr. Whipple or Dr. Parent and sss for oil changes, tune-ups or foot/diabetes/
receive a ticket for a raffle. inspections (checkups). A lot of physical exams and
The time to get in the habit MAKE AN APPOINTMENT us wait until we get sick before a uric acid blood test.
of regular health exams is now, we see the doctor.
no matter what your age. Call the Chehalis Tribal If you want to learn more MONTHLY
Wellness Center at 360-273-
If you schedule regular about men’s health, come to the COMMUNITY WALK
checkups, you’re far less likely 5504. Let the reception team clinic on June 13 when we’ll
to be surprised by a health know you’re setting up a host a lunch for men. Noon June 21,
problem because you’re more men’s health appointment. Dr. Whipple and Dr. Parent July 19, Aug. 16:
likely to catch it early before it will discuss men’s health issues. Join others for a fun
can do as much harm. Women reading this article, fitness walk. Starts
Plus, if you do get sick, you’ll Do you take your car or truck we ask you to please encourage at the Chehalis Tribal
receive care from a doctor you in for preventive maintenance the males in your life to pay Wellness Center.
know who knows you, too! It but neglect to do the same for attention to their health care
makes a big difference. your body? and schedule an appointment. MAMMOGRAM
CLINIC

Dental clinic appointment policy 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 20, Sept. 27:
Swedish Women’s
Wellness Clinic. Call
The Chehalis Tribal Dental appointment cancellations so sss your health care
Clinic staff is dedicated to your we may provide care to all of provider to schedule.
quality care and is pleased to our patients.
reserve an appointment for all 3. The clinic will consider a GIVE US A CALL FOR MORE
patients of the clinic. “failed appointment” to be when Please contact the Chehalis INFORMATION
To meet the scheduling needs a patient has not given the Tribal Dental Clinic at
of all of our patients, we have advance notice required or has 360-273-5504 as soon as Call Diabetes
established a policy regarding not arrived within 10 minutes of possible if you can’t keep an Licensed Practical
failed appointments. Missed their appointment time. appointment. Nurse Sandra
appointments affect everyone. 4. If a patient has more than Dickenson (360-709-
1. As a clinic patient, it will three failed appointments in a 1660) or Community
be your responsibility to keep six-month period, the patient During this period, however, Wellness Manager
you or your child’s appointment. will not be able to schedule an the patient may call to see if an Christina Hicks
2. We request a minimum appointment in advance for the appointment is available that (360-709-1741).
of four hours notice for next six months. day.