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SPIPA Healthy Families Program
Staying healthy WIC THROUGH SPIPA
Presents:

during flu season CHECKS TO BUY FOOD, HEALTH

1/22/2020-Traditional Parenting
EDUCATION, SERVICES REFERRAL,
BREASTFEEDING HELP
1/29/2020-Lessons of the Storyteller
Getting the flu (influenza) is 2/5/2020-Lessons of the Cradleboard
NEXT DATE: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
no fun. It is a virus that does not 2/12/2020-Harmony in Child Rearing
Feb. 13 at the Wellness Center
respond to antibiotics. The flu can 2/19/2020-Traditional Behavior Management
cause mild to severe symptoms INFORMATION CONTACT: Debbie Gardipee-Reyes,
2/26/2020-Lessons of Mother Nature
and can at times lead to death. For more about the flu or to 360-462-3227 or Patty Suskin,
3/4/2020-Praise in Traditional Parenting
The flu season is still underway. address concerns, please 360-462-3224. Chehalis: Debra
3/11/2020-Choices in Parenting
If you haven’t received your flu contact the Chehalis Tribal Shortman, 360-709-1689
vaccine yet, please take a few Wellness Center at 360-273- Classes will be held
moments to get the shot today! 5504 or visit cdc.gov/flu. @Community Center in the
Flu symptoms Gathering Room
n Fever or feeling feverish/ your hands. 5:00-7:00pm
chills n Wash your hands often.
*For More Information Contact:
n Cough n Stay home from work or Positive Indian Parenting
n Sore Throat school if sick with the flu. Beth Klatush Office: 360-709-1627 Email: bklatush@chehalistribe.org

n Runny or stuffy nose n If you come to the Chehalis 5-7 P.M. IN THE COMMUNITY
n Muscle or body aches Tribal Wellness Center, please CENTER GATHERING ROOM
n Headaches wear a mask. We have plenty
n Fatigue available at the clinic entrance. Jan. 29: Lessons of the Storyteller
n Sometimes vomiting and Feb. 5: Lessons of the Cradleboard
diarrhea, but this is more common Call your medical provider
NOTICE: Information displayed on our website calendar or in email is subject to change without notice. Please
with children. or go to an urgent care clinic or Feb. 12: Harmony in Child Rearing refer to the flyer's contact person for the latest update.
CONTACT
n Not everyone gets a fever emergency room if you have: Feb. 19: Traditional Behavior Management

n High, prolonged fever (more Feb. 26: Lessons of Mother Nature Beth Klatush
Who is at risk? than 102 degrees) with fatigue and bklatush@
Anyone can get the flu, even body aches March 4: Praise in Traditional Parenting chehalistribe.org
healthy people. Most people n Symptoms that last more March 11: Choices in Parenting or 360-709-1627
who catch the flu recover in a than 10 days or get worse instead
few days to less than two weeks of better
just with rest, fluids and Tylenol n Trouble breathing or
or ibuprofen to help with body shortness of breath
aches and fevers. However, n Pain or pressure in the chest
complications from the flu can n Fainting or feeling like you
occur even with healthy people. are about to faint
Those at higher risk of developing n Confusion or disorientation
complications are those age 65 n Severe or persistent vomiting
or older and those with diabetes, n Severe sinus pain or pressure
asthma, heart disease, pregnant in your face or forehead
women and children. n Very swollen glands in the
neck or jaw
Reduce your risk of getting
the flu or passing it to others: Important: Infants need to get
n Get a flu shot every year. This help right away if showing signs
does NOT cause the flu. of not being able to eat, trouble
n Good hand hygiene. Cough breathing, no tears with crying
or sneeze into the crook of your or significantly fewer wet diapers
elbow (cough pocket), not into than usual. 1 P.M. THURSDAYS

Who: Chehalis Tribal Community
What: A 60-minute class offered as an aide
of healing and taught by Michelle, owner of
USDA food program Joonbug Yoga

Where: Community Center Pool
The SPIPA’s program offers an assortment of food
to fill your freezer, refrigerator and cupboards. The
next date is Feb. 13 from 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the HEALING BENEFITS OF AQUA YOGA: This low-impact class
Chehalis Tribal Community Center. improves strength, flexibility and range of motion. The soothing
quality of the water element releases stress, tension and
SIGN UP: Call Debra Shortman at promoting overall relaxation for the body, mind and spirit.
360-709-1689 or 360-438-4216 from
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday CONTACT: Elaine Myer at 360-709-1877