NICWA conference to be virtual for third year Community Events Health News by Damon Scott - February 7, 2022September 19, 2024 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 by Damon Scott - January 18, 2022September 19, 2024 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
Kiswani-Barley reflects on unprecedented time for Health and Human Services Community Health News by Damon Scott - December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley oversees operations at the Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center in Hollywood. She was named to lead HHS in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD — Dr. Vandhara Kiswani-Barley began her career with the tribe in 2018 as a family practitioner working at the Big
Panel discussion to be held on cancer in Native communities Health by From Press Release - November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Melissa Buffalo, CEO of American Indian Cancer Foundation American Indian Cancer Foundation CEO Melissa Buffalo, MS, (Meskwaki and Dakota) will hold a virtual panel discussion "Understanding Our Native American Experiences" on Nov. 8 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (ET) The panel will also include Arne Vainio, M.D. (Mille Lacs Band
Proper ways to dispose of household hazardous waste materials Health by admin - November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Submitted by STOF's Environmental Resource Management Department Many products used in our daily lives and discarded with our trash are similar to regulated hazardous waste produced by business and industry. Products that are corrosive, such as acids and alkalis, can be flammable, reactive or toxic. Many of these products are often
Casinos team up to help American Cancer Society Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 The Seminole Tribe’s three casinos in Broward County — Seminole Classic Casino, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood — partnered to make a donation to the American Cancer Society. The casinos presented ACS with a check for $100,000 on Oct. 23 in support of
Covid-19 cases stabilize; booster shots approved Community Health News by Damon Scott - November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 The Betty Mae Jumper Medical Center in Hollywood. (Courtesy photo) HOLLYWOOD — After a concerning rise in positive Covid-19 cases among tribal members, cases have begun to decline. The tribe had seen its steepest increase over the summer months but some signs of decline in late September. October’s numbers have continued
