Conference tackles weighty Indian Country issues Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 13, 2022April 14, 2022 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 Community Health Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 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 Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 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 Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 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 Community Health News by Damon Scott - March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 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
NICWA conference to be virtual for third year Community Events Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 Registration is open for the NICWA conference in April. (Courtesy NICWA) Organizers of the National Indian Child Welfare Association’s (NICWA) annual conference had planned to host it in Orlando this year after two years of a virtual-only format. But those plans have changed. The “Protecting Our Children” conference from April 3-6 will
Officials: vaccines best way to prevent new variants Community Health News by Damon Scott - February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 HOLLYWOOD — As the globe continues to navigate the Covid-19 Omicron variant, health officials continue toencourage those who haven’t yet received a vaccine to do so. “Vaccines remain the best public health measure to protect people from Covid-19, [to] slow transmissions, and [to] reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging,” a
NICWA conference set for Orlando Events Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Registration is open for the NICWA conference in April. (Courtesy NICWA) Organizers are prepping for the National Indian Child Welfare Association’s (NICWA) annual “Protecting Our Children” conference. This year’s theme is “Homecoming: 40 Years of Connecting for Our Children.” The event is scheduled to take place April 3-6 in Orlando, Florida. For
Officials remain concerned about omicron Community Health News by Damon Scott - January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 HOLLYWOOD — As the new year begins, health officials at the tribe and across the country have been monitoringthe severity and spread of the Covid-19 omicron variant. South Florida has seen a sharp increase in cases as people seek testing and hospitals cope with more patients and crowded emergency rooms. The
Pharmacy opens at Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 A grand opening was held Nov. 1 for the satellite pharmacy at the Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center on the Hollywood Reservation. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its prescription services features a walk-up window and a drive-thru window. The Big Cypress