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Kunesh to serve in lead HHS position for Natives

by The Seminole Tribune -

Patrice H. Kunesh, of Standing Rock Lakota descent, has been nominated to serve as commissioner of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Native Americans (ANA). The Biden administration made the announcement June 22 in a news release. The U.S. Senate must confirm the appointment. Patrice H. Kunesh

‘Next Level Chef’ winner to be keynote speaker at UNITY conference

by From Press Release -

Chef Stephanie "Pyet" DeSpain (courtesy photo). Stephanie "Pyet" DeSpain, winner of the first season of Gordon Ramsay's "Next Level Chef," will appear as the keynote speaker at United National Indian Tribal Youth's (UNITY) National Conference from July 8-12, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, Pyet

HHS hires new doctors, warns on monkeypox

by Damon Scott -

Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley is the executive director of the tribe's Health and Human Services (HHS) department. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) department has recently made two key hires to its staff. Dr. Belleitha Lambkin-Alexander is a pediatrician who was hired to primarily serve the

Seminole Tribe lifts mask mandate

by Damon Scott -

The use of masks is now optional at the Seminole Tribe. (Image via Facebook) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe lifted its mask mandate after more than two years of having it in place during the Covid-19 pandemic. Health and Human Services (HHS) executive director, Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, announced the change in

Conference tackles weighty Indian Country issues

by Damon Scott -

This graphic was created by Viola Clark to represent the conference’s opening keynote titled: "Homecoming: Our Journeys and Experiences." (Courtesy NICWA) The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) held a virtual conference for a third consecutive year April 3-6. A range of Indian Country issues was presented during the three-day event.

Tribe celebrates healthy eating with cooking classes

by Beverly Bidney -

Rowdy Osceola and Vera Herrera cut some zucchini as chef Lorraine Posada teaches the proper way to get the seeds out of the vegetable during the Big Cypress cooking class March 17. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Seminole Tribe’s Integrative Health team brought tempting aromas and lively flavors to every reservation during

Still masks, but HHS expands focus

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD – Even though positive Covid-19 cases have recently decreased, the head of the tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) department, Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, said the virus and other airborne illnesses aren’t going away anytime soon – one of the reasons a mask requirement is still in place. The tribe entered

Annex would bring new services to Hollywood

by Damon Scott -

The tribe plans to build an annex north of the Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center to provide new services and offices. (File photo) HOLLYWOOD – While the new Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center on the Hollywood Reservation has only been operating for a couple years, the head of Health and Human

Covid-19 cases decline in tribe

by Damon Scott -

HOLLYWOOD — The tribe has entered phase three of reopening after almost two years of pandemic-related restrictions. The tribe made the announcement through a video message by Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. on Feb. 18. The new phase began Feb. 28. Phase three includes the return of in-person gatherings, however facemasks

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