Page 7 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - August, 2018

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Wellness Center adds

caregivers, services

By Denise Walker, Chehalis Tribal sss
Wellness Center Health Director
I would like to take this time EVENTS
to update you on Chehalis Tribal
Wellness Center changes and Dr. Behre foot clinic: The
ChehalisTribal Wellness Center
additions. My door is always
open if you would like to discuss has podiatrist Dr. Deborah
any of these with me: Behre available for all foot care
n We now have urgent care needs. 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 17;
Monday through Friday. Our 1-4 p.m. Sept. 5.
medical providers rotate working Community Walk: Join others
the schedule. This is reserved for for a fun fitness walk. Starts
new urgent medical conditions at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness
or injuries rather than chronic or Center. Noon Sept. 20.
already existing issues. We ask Mammogram Clinic: Swedish
you to make an appointment for Women’s Wellness Clinic. Call
non-urgent medical concerns your health care provider to
so adequate time can be given schedule. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27.
for your provider to spend with
you. Urgent care will be a quick
appointment to address only your screen and treat for Hepatitis C
injury or urgent medical need. within our clinic. We will screen
n We are testing extended all patients starting at age 18 and
hours to determine whether they children who might be high risk.
are feasible and the times are With new medications, we can
being utilized. We are starting offer the treatment in pill form
medical and dental appointments with reduced side effects and an
at 7 a.m. Wednesday mornings, almost 100 percent cure rate.
and you can schedule an n Some staff members have
appointment until 5 p.m. become SAIL (Stay Active and
Wednesday evening. Providers Independent for Life) instructors.
will rotate the extended shift. The We will start classes in October
pharmacy will be open until 6 at the Elders Center. There also
p.m. Wednesdays. will be a presentation at the
n The Wellness Center Health Fair on Sept. 18 at the
welcomed two family providers Community Center. The class
to our growing health care teaches balance and strength
team. Dr. Bryce Parent started to elders. We also are starting a
in March and Dr. Hang Chau- falls/injury prevention program
Glendinning started on July 23. to reduce falls and risk of falls for
Both doctors are eager to bring elders. If you or anyone you know
children into their practice and is falling, give us a call. We will
be able to treat the whole family. provide an assessment to help
n We are in the process of lower your risk. This can be done
putting together a program to confidentially in your home.

LIFELINE ALERT SYSTEM

If you are a Chehalis Tribal
Elder who is at risk for falls
and would like to be screened
for eligibility for a Lifeline
Alert System, please make an
appointment with your health
care provider at the Chehalis
Tribal Wellness Center.

MORE INFORMATION: To discuss eligibility, contact Christina
Hicks at 360-709-1741 or chicks@chehalistribe.org.