Libraries stock reading bins at tribal clinic and dental waiting rooms Education Health by Beverly Bidney - April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 From left to right, Big Cypress education work experience trainee Janessa Jones, CBH administrative assistant Maria Rivera, CBH child clinical associate Gabriella Velasco and library assistant Claudia Doctor with the book bin. (Courtesy photo) As part of an effort to encourage literacy, the Education Department’s Library Program has been providing reading
New Immokalee clinic welcomes patients Community Health News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 The entrance of the Immokalee Medical Clinic. (Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — The recently completed Immokalee Medical Clinic and Behavioral Health Center is open and ready for patients. The 17,160-square-foot facility opened Sept. 4. Its hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A grand opening is scheduled for
AAIP to host 52nd conference this September: Registration now open Health by The Seminole Tribune - August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is gearing up to host the 52nd annual Meeting and National Health Conference Sept. 5-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The conference will be held at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center. To register as a guest or exhibitor go to the AAIP
Family, tribal programs put David Osceola on sober, happy, grateful path Community Health by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 David Osceola HOLLYWOOD — After years and years of addiction problems, David Osceola has his life back on the right track thanks to his family and a group of support services in the Seminole Tribe, led by the Guardianship Department. (This article has been edited for brevity and clarity). Tribune: Why did you
Diabetes program renewed through Jan. 19 Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - November 26, 2023September 19, 2024 SDPI was renewed through Jan. 19. (Facebook) The U.S. Senate passed a funding bill Nov. 15 to avoid a government shutdown that was to take effect two days later. The measure extended the Indian Health Services’ (IHS) Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) through Jan. 19; it had expired Sept. 30.
Immokalee turns out for breast cancer walk Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - October 30, 2023September 19, 2024 From left to right are Sheila Aguilar, Rhonda Nunez, Gale Boone and Michelle Ford. (Damon Scott) IMMOKALEE – The Immokalee Reservation came together Oct. 24 to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention and support cancer survivors. The Immokalee Recreation Department, Integrative Health, and the office of Immokalee Council Liaison Jaime Yzaguirre
BC walkers, runners participate in 5K Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - September 30, 2023September 19, 2024 (Photo courtesy Edna McDuffie) The Big Cypress community gathered at the Canal Bank Road on Sept. 21 for an “Indian Day 5K” event. After registration at 6:30 a.m., Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, in collaboration with the Culture Department, awarded prizes to the best-dressed adult female and male as part of
HHS roundup: victim services, medical trucks Community Health News by Damon Scott - September 30, 2023September 19, 2024 Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley is the executive director of the Seminole Tribe's Health and Human Services Department. (File photo) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department recently received a recurring grant to help continue to fund victim services across the reservations. The Office for Victims of Crime, one of
HHS warns of spike in Covid-19 cases Community Health by The Seminole Tribune - August 30, 2023September 19, 2024 Officials report a spike in Covid-19 cases this summer. (Graphic via Facebook) The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) has recently issued warnings about a spike in the number of Covid-19 infections on and off the reservations. HHS began to send informational email alerts to the tribal community in
Officials say Native diabetes program effective Community Health News by Damon Scott - August 9, 2023September 19, 2024 Navajo Nation president Buu Nygren recently gave testimony to a Congressional committee about diabetes and SDPI. (via Facebook) Indian Country officials are singing the praises of the Indian Health Services’ (IHS) Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI), even in the face of decades of flat funding. The program was established by
