James Driving Hawk named CEO of IHS’s largest hospital Health by From Press Release - September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 James Driving Hawk The Indian Health Service announced Aug. 25 the appointment of James Driving Hawk as the chief executive officer of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The center is the IHS’ largest hospital, providing direct health care services to more than 150,000 patients. Driving Hawk, an enrolled member
Climate Conversations: Food for thought Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 By Cody Motlow and Rollie Gilliam III Editor's note: This unedited conversation was supported by the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Climate Resilience Program. Rollie Gilliam is a Tribal member and serves as Tribe-wide Quality Assurance Analyst through the Center for Student Success and Services. Cody Motlow is a Tribal member and
Delta variant takes toll on tribe Community Health News by Damon Scott - August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 HOLLYWOOD -- The Covid-19 Delta variant has officials in overdrive to deal with new cases while encouraging those who haven’t received a vaccine to do so. The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) executive director, Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, said there’s been a steep incline of those in the tribal
City buildings in Hollywood to close to public amid rise in Covid-19 cases Health News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 HOLLYWOOD – Citing the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in South Florida, the city of Hollywood announced Tuesday that indoor access to all city facilities will be closed to the general public starting Aug. 23. City Hall and community centers are among the buildings that will not be open to
Virtual webinar to focus on Covid-19 in Indian Country Health by The Seminole Tribune - August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A three-part series on health equity in Indian Country will begin with a virtual roundtable discussion Sept. 9. The Native American Journalists Association will host “Leading the Way: Indian Country and Covid-19 Vaccinations,” a live question and answer forum at 4 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. Click
Tribe encourages vaccine as phase two returns Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — Gatherings and events were being scheduled in a big way during the first two weeks of July as the Seminole Tribe moved forward on phase three Covid-19 reopening protocols. The return of smaller gatherings like community meetings and family movie nights to larger events like Indian Days signaled
Tribe hopes more will get vaccine in new phase Community Health News by Damon Scott - July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe began to transition to phase three of reopening June 7 and it comes with a message to those who have not yet received a Covid-19 vaccine – get one. Part of phase three entails tribal employees returning to work in tribal buildings July 6. Officials consider
New mobile command vehicle enhances tribe’s emergency services capabilities Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe got a special delivery May 27 – one that few tribes in Indian Country have ever seen. The tribe’s Public Safety departments – police, fire rescue and emergency management – now have a 45-foot long, fully decked out vehicle with a 70-gallon fuel tank that can
Veterinary hospital planned for Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation Health by The Seminole Tribune - June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 Terri Joe Stone, a resident of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation, volunteers at the ViDAS clinic. (Photo courtesy VIDAS/H. Navarro) Cats, dogs, horses and other animals – including injured wildlife – will soon have a facility to care for them on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Dakota. A collaborative effort,
CBH mental health event emphasizes: ‘You are not alone’ Health by Beverly Bidney - June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 A message drawn onto a car window with a chalk marker emphasizes self-worth regardless of mental health challenges. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month. The 2021 theme for the month was “You are not alone.” The Center for Behavioral Health’s Native