Page 11 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - February 2025
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Chehalis Tribal employees gathered for a group photo to show support and recognize Women’s heart health awareness on Feb. 6.
HEART HEALTH Advice to help someone quit smoking
From page 1
the leading cause of lung Quitting is different for each haven’t used.
cancer death in the United person and everyone experiences MORE INFORMATION n No nagging, scolding or
States for men and women. its challenges differently. Here’s preaching. That just doesn’t work.
Lung cancer, which can be how you can help someone on their Instead, let your friend know how
caused by cigarette smoking journey and show that you care. much you admire them for trying
and exposure to secondhand Tips for Helping Someone For recommendations on to quit.
smoke, is also the top cause Quit from the American Lung health screenings according n Give compliments and offer
of cancer deaths among Association: to age, please see your rewards for getting through a day,
American Indian and Alaska n Ask your friend or family health care provider. a week or a month without using a
Native people. member what they think they need lung.org/quit-smoking/ tobacco product. Rewards can be
The next speaker was most. smoking-facts/health-effects simple – flowers, a lunch treat or
Nurse Practitioner Kathryn n Ask what is the best thing you doh.wa.gov/you-and-your- even doing a chore for your friend
De Rose from the Chehalis could do for them. family/commercial-tobacco/ around the house or office.
Tribal Wellness Center. She n Tell your friend that you how-quit n Support your friend in
gave an extensive presentation know he or she can quit for good, establishing rewards for reaching
to the 23 women and two men even if they have tried to quit cdc.gov/tobacco-health- short-term and long-term
while they ate their lunches. before. equity/collection/aian-health- milestones. Offer to make their
Kathryn acknowledged the n For the first few days after burden.html favorite meal or handle their
women as leaders in our they quit, be ready to help. They chores while they relax.
Tribal families. She said they might just want to talk or your n Do things together. Go to a
are the holders of these roles friend might want extra help when n Offer to call or visit to check movie or take a walk. Stay away
to insure the survival of their a tough situation arises, such as a on them. Ask how your friend is from places where other people
families. party, or a crisis at home or work. feeling, not just whether they still might be using.
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Frank “Sonny” Eaglespeaker :
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All Dancers-Registration closes @ 3:00
Golden Age 60+ 1 600 2 $500 3 $400
rd
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nd
on Saturday the 5 There will be a small fee for registration
The First 7 drums- to register will be paid Adults Sr.-1 $600 2 $500 3 $400
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nd
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travelers. Thank You.
Frank “Sonny” Eaglespeaker :
Celebrating Life
“Dance and Hand Drum Specials”
