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Nursing professor receives $1.275M grant to reduce health risks of Native American youth

by Guest Contributor -

By Amy Farnum-Patronis, Florida State University News TALLAHASSEE — A Florida State University nursing professor is working toward reducing health risks among Native American and Alaska Native young adults in urban Florida thanks to a new federal grant. John Lowe, the McKenzie Endowed Professor for Health Disparities Research in the College of

Four ways to keep away ‘the silent killer’

by The Seminole Tribune -

Submitted by Bob Lamendola, Florida Department of Health Broward County As hurricanes and tropical storms spin in the Atlantic Ocean, let’s think about things we can do to avoid danger. Here’s one: Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Tragically, a few Floridians die from CO gas almost every time a storm or an emergency

President Cypress remains strong voice for Natives battling diabetes

by Damon Scott -

Mitchell Cypress is a fixture in the Seminole Tribe of Florida and has been for many years. He’s held several titles, positions and responsibilities. Cypress currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors and the Vice Chairman of the Tribal Council. But it’s his role as a mentor for

Breast cancer awareness events highlight October

by Derrick Tiger -

In 1985, October was sanctioned by the American Cancer Society as the official month of breast cancer awareness. The month most associated with costumes and candy has become predominantly acquainted with pink ribbons. Each year thousands of business entities and organizations throughout the U.S. sponsor charities and events to help raise

Childhood vaccination myths, debunked

by The Seminole Tribune -

By Li Cohen Special to The Seminole Tribune One topic, one million opinions. The conversation surrounding vaccinating children often makes headlines, whether it’s professionals debating with parents, or celebrities who refuse to vaccinate their children in belief that they will cause autism, alter immune systems, release toxins, and overall, deem them not

Cathy Newby appointed NB3 Foundation board chair

by From Press Release -

The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation announced in June that Cathy Newby, a member of the Diné (Navajo) Nation, is the foundation’s new board of directors chair. Newby is the manager of tribal affairs for the PNM Governmental Affairs Department, New Mexico’s largest electricity provider that serves more than 500,000

Make preparations for mosquito season

by Robert Lamendola -

April and May showers bring June … not flowers, mosquitoes. After the heavy rains of May and subtropical storm Alberto, the biting bugs are back and you should protect your family. The bug to watch for is the Aedes mosquito, a small, black one with white spots that lives close to people,

Brighton teen support group rallies community support

by Li Cohen -

Despite the endless apps and websites available at their fingertips, officials say teenagers are more disconnected than ever from their mental and emotional health. “We see a disconnect with teens being able to talk to their parents about issues and parents come in sometimes and say there’s things coming up with

Karen’s Corner: Learning mindful eating

by Karen Two Shoes -

When people find out I am a dietitian, the first thing they want to know is what to eat. It makes sense, I suppose – I am a DIET-itian. Meal plans are the most sought after and the one thing most dietitians are most reluctant to give. Think about it.

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