Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Health & Human Services 1257 Paiute Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89106

Phone: (702)-382-0784 | Fax: (702) 384-5272

OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER

This October, The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Health and Human Services is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American Indian and Alaska Native women. American Indian and Alaska Native women (Native American women) have somewhat lower rates of breast cancer screening compared to white women. Among women ages 40 and older, 63 percent of Native American wom-en and 66 percent of white women had a mammogram in the past 2 years. One reason for these somewhat lower screening rates may be access to care. Native American women tend to live in areas that require travel-ing a long distance to get health care, including mammography. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Native American women. Native American women tend to have lower rates of breast cancer and breast cancer mortality than white or African-American women. How-ever, these rates vary according to where women live. Native American women who live in Alaska have the highest rates of breast cancer (similar to non-Hispanic white women) and those who live in the Southwest have the lowest rates Breast cancer screening is important to all Native American Women. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.

If You are a woman age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them.

If you are woman age 50 to 74, be sure to get a mammogram eve-ry 2 years. You may also choose to get them more often.

Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member of yours had breast or ovarian cancer. Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get mammograms. Make your appointment today at (702) 382-0784. Read more at Susan G. Komen http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer

Las Vegas Heart & Stroke Walk/Run

Event Information Date: Saturday - November 5, 2016 Time: Registration at 7:30am, walk/run at 8:30am Where: Ogden & 3rd Street Team: Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Join thousands of walkers from all over the Las Vegas area as they step

out to have fun, get inspired, & support a meaningful cause.

http://lasvegasheartwalk.kintera.org/paiutetribe

MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS Coming in December

We are excited to bring the Nevada Health Centers

(NVHC) Mammovan to the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Health

and Human Services clinic in December, 2016 (Date TBD).

Mammogram screenings are provided to all women regard-

less of economic status. Each patient must complete a

NVHC Patient Information Form and Mammography Ques-

tionnaire prior to their screening. You can access these

forms online at nevadahealthcenters.org. Appointments

can be made by calling 877-581-6266. For more infor-

mation contact Bea Sanders, RN or Evelyn Reyes, PHN,

RN at 702-382-0784 ext. 415 or 409.

Breast

Cancer:

What You Need

to Know www.cancer.gov

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. A mammogram can help find breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. Talk to your doctor about how often you should get mammo-grams. Risk Factors

Gender (Men can develop breast cancer, but women are 100 times more likely to develop breast cancer than men).

Age (Getting older).

A personal history of breast cancer, dense breasts, or some other breast problems.

A family history of breast cancer (parent, sibling, or child).

Changes in your breast cancer-related genes (BRCA1 or BRCA2).

Getting radiation therapy to the breast or chest.

Being overweight, especially after menopause.

Eating Habits (Dietary factors such as high saturated-fat diets and alcohol consumption have also been implicated as factors that increase the risk for breast cancer)

Symptoms Some warning signs of breast cancer are:

A lump or pain in the breast.

Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.

Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.

Redness or flaky skin on the breast.

Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.

Fluid other than breast milk from the nipple, especially blood.

A change in the size or the shape of the breast. What You Can Do Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet consisting of fruits and vegetables and low in starchy carbohydrates, may help prevent breast cancer and breast cancer recurrence, according to studies released by the University of California, San Diego. The following foods may offer nutrients that promote breast health and boost your immune system:

Olive oil

Broccoli and apples

Garlic and the spice curry

Walnuts and ground flaxseed

Fish (salmon, mackerel, sea bass, and white tuna)

Orange fruits and vegetables (carrots, peppers, oranges, canta-loupe, sweet potatoes, and apricots)

Berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries)

Green tea To read more go to https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/mammograms-fact-sheet

Employees and their friendsto-gether for

LVPTHHS DIABETES HEALTH FAIR

Promoting a balanced physical, emotional and spiritual lifestyle.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 15th

WHERE: LVPT Multi-purpose Bldg.

TIME: 9:00AM—1:00PM

EVENTS Fitness Walk

Registration starts at 8:00AM Walk begins at 8:30AM

All walkers will receive a pedometer.

Healthy Lunch 12:00PM—1:00pm Blood Pressure Checks Finger Stick Glucose Monitoring Various Vendors Clinic Specialists Guest Speakers Medical, Dental, Optical, Nutrition,

Podiatry and Behavioral Health information will be provided.

Raffle prizes and giveaways Native American Music Native American beading & basketry

demonstrations

On September 18, 2016 LVPTHHS employees with their family and friends participated in Bowl for the Cure at Southpoint Casino. They bowled for a good cause and had fun at the same time.

Millions of people worldwide will practice how to

Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:20 a.m. on October 20*

during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills!

HALLOWEEN COSTUME AND DOOR DECORATING CONTEST

LVPTHHS—IT’S ON!!

CHALLENGE

DEPARTMENT OFFICE AND/OR DOOR. PICK A DOOR AND DECORATE IT FOR HALLOWEEN.

MAKE IT A FUN DEPARTMENT PROJECT! DOORS AND AREAS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY

DECORATED BY OCTOBER 26th.

JUDGING: 10-31-2016 Sign up at the front office to enter the contest for both Door and Costume Contest.

Judging will be done by impartial

individuals who will evaluate each door on originality, creativity, artistic design and visual appeal. They will grade each door from 1-10 in each of the categories.

The Women’s Circle with Steven Bonn, LMFT

The Woman’s Circle evolved out of the desire to gather in friend-ship to share culture and participate in traditional activities. We are committed to strengthening the voice and vision of our herit-age.

Please join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month

In the HHS Conference Room 5:15 pm—7:00 pm

Call (702) 382-0784 for more Info.

WELLBRIETY GROUP Every Monday

5:00 PM—6:30 PM LVPTHHS Conference Room

For more information contact

Dan James at (702) 382–0784 ext 427.

Everyone is Welcome!

702-382-0784 Monday—Friday 8AM—5PM

Closed: 12:00—1:00 daily Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Health & Human Services specializes in outpatient health care and health education. Our Services include the following:

Illness diagnosis & treatment

Adult, Geriatric, Adolescent & Pedi-atric Care

Diabetes Mellitus Management

Physicals (DOT/CDL/Well Child Check/School/Camp/Sports)

Limited Laboratory

Audiology (Hearing Screening)

Nutrition Counseling

Well WomenWomen Exams

Podiatry

Pharmacy

MEDICAL OPTOMETRY

Travis Parashonts is the new Health and Human Services Di-rector. His focus is working to improve health care. Education: He attended South-ern Utah University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Psychology. He also has a certificate in Social Work. Hobbies: In his free time he enjoys golfing, walking, bead-work, dancing in Pow-Wow’s and being with his family. Something that no one would guess about him: He carried the Olympic torch in 2002 and he likes to beadwork.

702-382-0784 ext. 435 Mon., Weds., Thurs., Fri., 8:00—5:00

Closed: 12:00—1:00 & Tuesdays If you wear glasses there is no better way to start the school year than with a new pair of glasses. We have new trendy styles that everyone will love. If you are a contact lens wearer, we have those too. Make an appointment today for you and your family.

702-382-0784 ext. 2743 Monday—Friday 8AM—5PM

Closed: 12:00—1:00 daily

LVPTHHS Dental Department is a comprehensive, primary care clinic that provides excellent dental care to qualified patients of all ages at reduced rate. We accept Medicaid and most Dental Insurances. Our Services include the following:

Cleanings

Fillings

Extractions

Crown/Bridges

Limited Oral Surgery

Dentures

Teeth Whitening

Root Canals

Oral Cancer Screening

DENTAL

Starting November, 17th HHS Conference Room Contact Valerie Sloka (702) 382-0784 ext 420

TOPS was started in 1948 and has helped millions of people take off excess weight and keep it off.

Games and a healthy snack are a part of the meetings.

This is a fun way to reach your weight goals which will improve your health and any chronic condition you may have.

People seem to have fun at these meetings, more importantly, it is easier to reach your ideal weight when you are monitoring your progress and you are supported in the effort.

An evening group will start November 17, Thursday from 5-6pm weigh in and a 6-7pm meeting at the Multipurpose Room.

Contact Valerie Sloka at (702) 382-0784 ext 420 for more info.

COMING SOON! 12:00pm—1:00pm and

5:30pm—6:30pm LVPTHHS Multipurpose Room

Move It! is a free 1 hour exercise session with day and evening ses-sions, 2 days per week for all activity levels. This is a fun and gentle way to help reach your fitness and weight goals. To register and for more information contact Valerie Sloka, MPH, RN at (702) 382-0784 ext 420

Attention! Diabetic Patients

There is still time to complete your path to Wellness checks.

Make your appointments with all departments at LVPTHHS and get your incentive card stamped. You will be one step closer to receiving an incentive! For more information contact Valerie at (702) 382-0784 ext. 420.

Travis Parashonts HHS Director

LVTPHHS Welcomes Travis!