Two Seminoles participate in Miami climate rally on evening of presidential debate Health News Top News by Beverly Bidney - August 2, 2019August 19, 2019 The 2020 Democratic presidential debates in Miami on June 26 and 27 attracted a lot of attention from voters and television viewers as well as more than a dozen climate change organizations, which used the second debate as an opportunity to emphasize the importance of fighting climate change. The group held
Tribal health conference set for September Health News by From Press Release - August 2, 2019August 19, 2019 The 36th annual National Tribal Health Conference will take place in Temecula, California from Sept. 16-19. The conference is the largest American Indian and Alaska Native specific gathering each year focused specifically on health. The conference focuses on exploring health policy and its impact on tribes, advancing tribal capacity to expand own
Free back-to-school shots available in August Health News by The Seminole Tribune - August 2, 2019August 19, 2019 By: Sallie James Florida Department of Health in Broward County Shopping for new clothes, stocking up on school supplies and picking out edgy new backpacks are some of the back-to-school rituals kids look forward to every year. Making sure their childhood vaccines are up-to-date is equally important and required by Florida law. Children can’t
Two bills would increase funds for key Native diabetes programs Health News by Damon Scott - August 2, 2019August 19, 2019 There are two bills sponsored in the U.S. House of Representatives that the National Indian Health Board and others are keeping a close eye on. Both affect funding for programs that target diabetes issues for Native Americans. The bills – H.R. 2680 (Special Diabetes Program for Indians or SDPI) and H.R.
Tribal members paint their stress away on every reservation Health News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 12, 2019August 20, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — Everyone may not be as gifted as Leonardo Da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh or Pablo Picasso but every individual can reap the stress relieving benefits of putting paint on canvas. Tribal members created their own masterpieces as they participated in Paint Your Stress Away events, sponsored by the
Dr. Tonemah provides insight about trauma’s impact on the brain Community Health News by Derrick Tiger - May 7, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Dr. Darryl Tonemah, a Native health psychologist who has been leading health seminars on Seminole reservations in recent months, returned to the Hollywood health complex March 27 to provide insight on understanding the effects trauma has on the human brain. According to numerous studies, trauma impacts three areas of
Dr. Tonemah stresses health as ‘our first sovereignty’ Health Top News by Derrick Tiger - April 2, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Dr. Darryl Tonemah, a health phycologist and musician of Kiowa, Comanche, and Tuscarora decent, travels to reservations across the country to promote health and wellness, but rather than straight out telling people how to manage their health, he pitches the idea that "health should be our first sovereignty." "I
Young adult Natives sought as advocates for Indian health through policy Health by Damon Scott - February 12, 2019 An emerging program designed to engage Natives who are entering adulthood is entering its second year. The “Health Policy Fellowship for Native Youth” immerses participants in health-related discussion and policy solutions during its year-long progression. The National Indian Health Board is taking applications for its next class through March 30. Fellows work with
Healthy cooking preps Seminoles for holidays Health by Beverly Bidney - January 7, 2019 IMMOKALEE — With the holidays just around the corner and families clamoring for some seasonal treats, 16 Tribal members attended a holiday cooking class in Immokalee Dec. 5 to get ideas and recipes. Every participant had a hand in the cooking and baking. The group, including Allied Health staff that assisted