Tribe to host Covid-19 vaccine drive Community Events Health Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 29, 2021May 29, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — In an effort to increase the Covid-19 vaccination rate among members of the Seminole Tribe, the Health and Human Services department (HHS) is set to host a vaccine drive. Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, the executive director of HHS, said the drive would take place at all of the tribe’s reservations
IHS starts ‘Nurse of the Month’ program Health by The Seminole Tribune - May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 The division of nursing services at Indian Health Service has started a "Nurse of the Month" recognition program for all nurses across the IHS, tribal and urban Indian organization health system. The program, which was announced in May, will highlight nurses, including registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, LPNs, and others
Missing, murdered unit sees big budget boost Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 One of the first initiatives Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established after her first day on the job – March 18th – was the creation of a unit within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to focus on missing and murdered Native Americans. She made the announcement April 1st. The Department of
HHS: Demand for vaccine slows Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — As the Seminole Tribe’s Covid-19 vaccination program enters its fifth month officials say there aren’t as many people asking for the shots. Part of the reason is due to the success of the vaccine strategy’s rollout and the hundreds who have already received the shot. The tribe’s Health and
AWARE program introduces Mental Health First Aid Community Health News by Beverly Bidney - April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 There are tools to help if someone is having a heart attack (CPR) or is choking (the Heimlich maneuver). But tools for helping individuals going through a difficult mental health issue aren’t as widely known. That is about to change with the addition of Mental Health First Aid to the arsenal
Tribe’s vaccination numbers increase Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — The rate of positive Covid-19 cases and deaths from the virus have both decreased in Florida and across much of the country in recent weeks. However, health officials warn that while there are reasons for optimism, the pandemic isn’t over and the threat is still real. The positive developments
Stimulus bill directs $31 billion to Tribal Nations Health News Top News by Damon Scott - March 24, 2021March 25, 2021 President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan into law March 11. (Photo via PolitiFact) The American Rescue Plan that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden set a benchmark for Native Americans that has never been set before. The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill directs $31 billion
Worth the climb at Hard Rock Stadium as event raises $130,000 for American Lung Association Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Health News by The Seminole Tribune - March 9, 2021April 8, 2021 More than 400 participants, including several firefighters, tackled the stairs at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on March 6, 2021, for the Fight for Air Climb that benefits the American Lung Association. (Photo Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403/Facebook) MIAMI GARDENS - The Fight for Air Climb in Miami usually takes
Seminole Tribe returns as sponsor of NICWA conference Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is gearing up to host its second-ever virtual conference and the Seminole Tribe is once again the lead sponsor. It’s the 39th conference overall, which brings together Natives involved in child advocacy issues. The 2021 theme is “Connectedness, Resilience, and Persistence.” It takes place
Updated: Tribe’s vaccine eligibility continues to expand Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — Shots of the Covid-19 vaccine continued to be distributed across the Seminole Tribe in February and tribal employees began to take advantage of expanded eligibility requirements. Hundreds of tribal members and employees have received the vaccine since the program began in late December, starting with public safety and health