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Tribe encourages vaccine as phase two returns

by Damon Scott -

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

by Damon Scott -

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

Veterinary hospital planned for Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation

by The Seminole Tribune -

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’

by Beverly Bidney -

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

Tribe to host Covid-19 vaccine drive

by Damon Scott -

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

by The Seminole Tribune -

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

by Damon Scott -

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

by Damon Scott -

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

by Beverly Bidney -

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

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