Page 9 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - May, 2019

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Benefits Fair connects

employees to resources

During the 2019 Benefits information on various programs
Fair on May 10, employees for and organizations the tribe uses
the Chehalis Tribal Government for providers. Some individuals
and Lucky Eagle Casino & attended the event to see what
Hotel learned about wonderful all is available to them whereas
advantages they have as an others had pointed questions such
employee of the tribe. as coverage for specific illnesses
For many workers, it’s common and health conditions.
to get wrapped up in day-to-day It also was an opportunity
operations and thinking about to learn about retirement and
their complete benefits package 401k plans directly from the
isn’t a priority. Providers from representatives. Employees had
numerous fields set up booths the chance to speak with agents
inside Lucky Eagle’s Events Center from Cigna – a health insurance
for the day-long function. provider the tribe recently Attendees at the 2019 Health Fair were given a wealth of information
Employees collected switched to. on benefits they receive as employees of the Chehalis Tribe.

In brief

In-home assistance no one will be allowed to pick up for Health Fair
Please call the clinic at 360-273-
anyone, no exceptions.
Do you feel like your cleaning, 5504 to schedule an appointment.
laundry and cooking has somehow USDA food program
become more difficult? Could you Mammogram
use someone to come by once or The SPIPA’s program offers
twice a week to help with these an assortment of food to fill your clinics
chores? freezer, refrigerator and cupboards. Assured Imaging
A new program has been set up n Elders Center The next date is June 19 from or Swedish mobile
to do just that! n Wellness Center 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Chehalis mammography will
Tribal Community Center.
In order to qualify you must: n Social Services front area To sign up, call all Debra be at the Chehalis Tribal
n Be a Chehalis tribal member Shortman at 360-709-1689 or Wellness Center at:
n Live on the reservation Fresh fruit and veggies 360-438-4216 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. n 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27
n Have no alternate source Monday through Friday (Swedish)
of care or assistance (based on The Chehalis Tribal n 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 18
individual needs) Comprehensive Cancer program Make foot care a priority (Swedish)
n Be age 18 or older have a is giving Chehalis tribal member n 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13 (Assured)
documented mental or physical households and community Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center A clinical breast exam with your
disability member households fresh fruit and podiatrist Dr. Deborah Behre will be medical provider must be completed
Please sign up at one of the vegetables on Thursday, June 20, at available on the following dates and prior to your mammogram
three locations with your name, the Community Center main lobby times: appointment.
address and phone number. You entrance. n 1-4 p.m. June 18 Contact ARNPs Rita Mercer or
will be contacted to arrange a brief The event runs from 10 a.m.- n 8 a.m.-noon July 2, July 18 and Jennifer O’Brien ARNP or Dr. Hang
assessment. 1 p.m. (or when supplies run out). July 30 Chau-Glendinning at 360-273-5504
Signup sheets are located at: To ensure enough is available, n 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 14 at the to schedule an appointment.

HEALTH FAIR
Tobacco cessation

10 A.M.-3 P.M. AUG. 14 CHEHALIS NOON-1 P.M. JUNE 25
TRIBAL COMMUNITY CENTER GYM
IN THE CHEHALIS TRIBAL
HIGHLIGHTS WELLNESS CENTER PT ROOM
n Tribal, state program vendors
n Free health screenings Join the prevention team to learn how to quit smoking.
Lunch will be provided. Nicotine replacement therapies and
n Lunch at noon medications are available to patients after they complete a
referral to their medical provider at the Wellness Center.
CONTACT
Christina Hicks at 360-709-1741, CONTACT: Bobbie Bush at 360-709-1817, Sandra Dickenson
chicks@chehalistribe.org. at 360-709-1660 or Christina Hicks at 360-709-1741