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
Tribal member’s breast cancer message: ‘Get your mammogram, do your self-check, catch it early’ Community Health News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Lorraine Posada, left, and daughter Lindsey Posada greet Lenore Roberts at the Immokalee drive thru breast cancer awareness event Oct. 19. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Lorraine Posada, who has no history of breast cancer in her family, exercises regularly, eats well and isn’t overweight, was diagnosed at age 43 with breast cancer.
American Indian Cancer Foundation to mark Indigenous Pink Day with webinars Health by From Press Release - October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) will celebrate its 7th annual Indigenous Pink Day on Oct. 21 as part of October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Indigenous Pink is a national breast health campaign that raises awareness of breast cancer in Native communities. These webinars will be held throughout the day and are available
Hard Rock’s Pinktober gets underway in support of breast cancer awareness, research Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Health by Beverly Bidney - October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 The Rockin' Walkstars, comprised of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa employees, shows its support for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Tampa. The Rockin' Walkstars was the No. 1 fundraising team out of more than 250, having raised more than $41,000 as of
Supreme Court asked to rule on ICWA Health News by Damon Scott - October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) has provided federal protections for Native American adoptees and foster children in Indian Country for more than 40 years. The law has been upheld in dozens of court decisions. But legal pressures have increased in recent years and it is now facing its most
Vaccine booster shots on horizon Health News Top News by Damon Scott - October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 (From CDC) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe is preparing to offer Covid-19 booster shots to those who meet eligibility requirements. The tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) executive director, Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, said Sept. 30 that the boosters would first be administered only to those who have previously received the Pfizer vaccine.