Healthy Directions. Increase in Pertussis (whooping cough) reported in Tuba City Service Areas. Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation

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1 Healthy Directions January 2018 FREE - TAKE ONE Increase in Pertussis (whooping cough) reported in Tuba City Service Areas In This Issue Increase in Pertussis (whooping cough) reported in Tuba City Service Areas Highlight: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Health Care Career Day at TCRHCC TCRHCC Nursing Scholarship 2018 Public Health Nursing-The Gingerbread Project Health Promotion Program Fitness Class Calendar

2 Increase in Pertussis (whooping cough) reported in Tuba City Service Areas Tuba City, AZ Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) has confirmed an increase in Pertussis (whooping cough) illness in the Tuba City Service areas. As a result, TCRHCC is reminding individuals of the importance of vaccinations for both children and adults. Early symptoms of pertussis are mild and coldlike, including runny nose, sneezing and coughing that becomes more persistent. Pertussis is easily spread when an infected person coughs. It can cause spells of violent coughing and gasping for breath in young children and can last for weeks. Children often make a whooping noise when they breathe. This disease is most serious for babies under a year old, immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women. Adults who get pertussis often have a cough, but don t whoop. Unfortunately, many adults with pertussis are not treated and pass this disease on to others, possibly young children. Any adults or children who have a cough that has lasted for over 14 days should be evaluated by their health care provider, especially if the illness includes coughing fits, vomiting after coughing, or whooping. Pertussis is easily spread from: Prolonged face-to-face contact within 3 feet of an infected person Direct contact with secretions from the cough, nose or mouth Sharing the same confined space with an infected person for more than an hour Antibiotics are available to treat the infection and prevent further spreads of the disease. Immunization is extremely important for the prevention and control of pertussis in our communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis) vaccine for infants and children through age six. Tdap vaccinations, which contain protection against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, are recommended for preteens, teens and adults and should be given to 7 10 year olds who are not fully vaccinated against the illness. Pertussis vaccinations are required by the State of Arizona for school attendance. If going to the healthcare facility and you are coughing, PLEASE wear a mask. For further information, you can call Elfreida Bizaholoni, RN, Infection Prevention Nurse, TCRHCC ; or Dr. Hu or Dr. Oski at TCRHCC Pediatric Clinic at STOP To our guests, patients, & staff: NO children under 12 years of age are allowed to visit the OB ward and Pediatrics ward, where our smallest patients are cared for, during the winter RSV and influenza season. Page 2

3 Cervical Cancer Awareness Month JANUARY 3 ways to prevent & detect it early: Regular pelvic exams Regular pap tests HPV test and vaccine Schedule an annual well-woman visit with your primary care provider. LeChee Health Facility 3 Miles South Coppermine Road LeChee, Arizona To Schedule An Appointment, Call: (928) Sacred Peaks Health Center-West 3480 E. Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ To Schedule An Appointment, Call: Tuba City Regional Health Care 167 N Main Street Tuba City, AZ To Schedule An Appointment, Call: Page 3

4 Navajo Hopi Health Foundation 5th Annual Winter Gala The Navajo Hopi Health Foundation held its fifth annual Winter Gala and as expected it was a success! This year s theme was the Great Gatsby, inspired by the 1920s flapper dresses and jazz era. This year we had a sold out crowd! We thank Pax Harvey as the emcee and Jeremy Jermatik Baca as the DJ. Our Provider of the Year recipient was none other than Ms. Katie Magee (Congratulations!) To all those who have supported the Foundation s efforts to make this year s Gala possible, from the bottom of the Foundation s heart THANK YOU. SPECIAL GRADITUDE TO: William Dey Mildred Garcia Byron Bizardi Selena Simmons Carlita Arizona Julius Young Aurelia Yazzie Terry Secody Cynthia Soria Ramcita Dugi Elfreida Bizaholoni Tasha Preston Luis Soria Carol Melvin Yolanda Burke Vernon Davis Rosanna Jenkins Kendall Tanner Jeanette Yazzie Lori Black Provider of the Year Dr. Katie Magee Page 4

5 Health Care Career Day at TCRHCC Tuba City, AZ On December 1, 2017, the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) hosted Sinagua Middle School-Indian Education Support Program. Students were invited to the medical center for a Health Care Career Day. The event put on by the TCRHCC Recruitment and Retention gives students the opportunity to learn about careers that include up to 34 clinical and non-clinical careers available at a TCRHCC medical center. The purpose of the day is to get students thinking about health care related careers and, more specifically, in TCRHCC health care at a medical center close to home. Throughout the year, TCRHCC has welcomed and put on Career Day for students, and each year, the number of schools wanting to participate continues to grow. Previous participating departments: Information Technology (IT) Clinical Laboratory Science General Surgery Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Physical Therapy Radiology Imaging Page 5 Nursing Scholarship The Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation will be offering our annual TCRHCC Nursing Scholarship. Funding will be awarded to 4 Native American Nursing Students. Interested applicants will be required to submit the following: 2 page Essay to include: What inspires you to pursue nursing as a career? What are your ultimate career goals? How will this scholarship help you to improve care for the Native American community? Resume, include membership to service organizations and/or involvement in community service activities. Certificate of enrollment in a Federally recognized Indian Tribe Official written confirmation of acceptance & enrollment in a 2 year A.D.N. or B.S.N. program of an accredited nursing school program. Official school transcripts 2 letters of recommendation from 2 people not related to the applicant. The person is to be familiar with the applicant s work history and/or academic performance. One of the letters must be from an employer/ supervisor, or school faculty member. The deadline date for all applications is July 28, The selection process is competitive and not guaranteed. Prior scholarship recipients will receive priority. Chosen applicants must commit to a term of 1 year obligated service as an employed nurse with TCRHCC per awarded scholarship received. Please deliver, mail, or all required documents to: Nurse Administration Rosanna.Jenkins@tchealth.org Mail: P.O. Box 600, Tuba City, AZ Phone:

6 Public Health Nursing The Gingerbread Project TCRHCC employees Rajean Victor (PHN), Louise Jackson (PHN) and Sarah Barela (OB unit) pose for a quick picture while delivering Christmas gifts in the community. Public Health Nursing team member, Louise Jackson, HT helps an elder open her Christmas gifts. Every year, the Public Health Nursing Department selects local families to receive some holiday cheer from sponsoring departments at the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation. This year was no different, 12 families and 8 individuals were selected from communities within the Tuba City service area. 18 departments and 10 employees came together and generously donated towards helping these families have a happy holiday season. Many employees were also able to accompany the Public Health Nursing team in delivering the gifts to the families. This year we delivered: clothes, food, toys, household items, 5 cords of wood, 9 bags of coal, 4 new beds, 1 dining room table, and. 1 outhouse! The Public Health Nursing department would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all those who generously gave this year! The donations far exceeded what we expected to give and made a significant impact on the individuals who received the gifts! We look forward to being able to do this again next year, in partnership with our colleagues in 2018! Cheryl Luna, PHN helps to deliver Christmas gifts in the community. ED Physicians Ken Bernard, Alycia Valente, her husband Kyle (far right), and Wiley Thuet help to build an outhouse in Cameron. Members of TCRHCC Emergency Department helped to deliver gifts in Gap community. Page 6 An elder collects Christmas gifts on their new dining room table to show her grandchildren.

7 Safe Medication Disposal Program Do you have any unwanted or expired medications? VISIT TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION CAREERS tchealth.org/careers Mission Our Mission is to provide safe, accessible, quality and culturally sensitive healthcare. Search: Careers Vision Our Vision is embracing healthy living to heal, to respect, to console. Don t trash or flush your Meds. Turn in your unused or expired medications to our Safe Medication Disposal bins at our Pharmacy locations nearest you. Locations Near You Tuba City Regional Health Care Outpatient Primary Care Center 1st Floor - Pharmacy Sacred Peaks Health Center 3480 E. Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ LeChee Health Facility 3 Miles South Coppermine Rd., LeChee, Arizona * Available during normal business hours The Medication Disposal drop off container accepts all prescription drugs; over-the-counter medications, narcotics, vitamins, inhalers, liquid medication (in container or bag), and medication samples. Page 7

8 January 1. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY HPDP CLOSED 2. Fitness Room Hrs: 5:30a- Workout w/kim 12pm: 3-5pm- YOUTH GYM 6p-Spin w/sham 7p- Zen w/jen 3. Fitness Room Hrs: 12pm: BOSUw/Kim 4-5pm: Youth Fitness 4. Fitness Room Hrs: 5:30a:TRX w/elena 12pm: Weights w/jess 3-5pm: YOUTH GYM 5-6pm:Strength w/frank 6pm:Spin w/sham 5. Fitness Room Hrs: 500a-9a/10a-3p/5-7p 3-5pm:YOUTH GYM 5:15pm: INSANITY 6pm: Strength w/frank 7PM:CLOSED 8. Fitness Room Hrs: 4-5m: Insanity youth fitness 9. Fitness Room Hrs: 5:30a- Workout w/elena 3-5pm- YOUTH GYM 6p-Spin w/sham 7p- Zen w/jen 10. Fitness Room Hrs: 12pm: BOSUw/Kim 4-5pm: Youth Fitness 11. Fitness Room Hrs: 5:30a: TRX w/elena 12pm: Weights w/jess 3-5pm: YOUTH GYM 5-6pm:Country Heat DVD 6pm: Spin w/sham 12. Fitness Room Hrs: 500a-9a/10a-3p/5-7p 3-5pm:YOUTH GYM 5:15pm: INSANITY 6pm:Country Heat DVD 7PM:CLOSED 16. Fitness Room Hrs: 5:30a- Workout w/jess 3-5pm- YOUTH GYM 5-6pm: Weights w/jess 6p-Spin w/sham 7p- Zen w/jen 17. Fitness Room Hrs: 12pm: BOSUw/Kim 4-5pm: Youth Fitness 18. Fitness Room Hrs: 5:30a: TRX w/elena 12pm: Weights w/jess 3-5pm: YOUTH GYM 5-6p: Strength w/frank 6pm: Spin w/sham 19.Fitness Room Hrs: 500a-9a/10a-3p/5-7p 3-5pm:YOUTH GYM 5:15pm: INSANITY 6pm: Strength w/frank 7PM:CLOSED 22. Fitness Room Hrs: 4-5pm: CIZE Youth Fitness 23. Fitness Room Hrs: 5:30a- Insanity workout 3-5pm- YOUTH GYM 6p-Spin w/sham 7p- Zen w/jen 24. Fitness Room Hrs: 12pm: BOSUw/Kim 4-5pm: Youth Fitness 25. Fitness Room Hrs: 5:30a: TRX w/elena 12pm: Weights w/jess 3-5pm: YOUTH GYM 5-6p: Strength w/frank 6pm: Spin w/sham 26. Fitness Room Hrs: 500a-9a/10a-3p/5-7p 3-5pm:YOUTH GYM 5:15pm: INSANITY 6pm: Strength w/frank 7PM:CLOSED 29. Fitness Room Hrs: 4-5m: Insanity Youth Fitness 30. Fitness Room Hrs: 5:30a- Workout w/jess 3-5pm- YOUTH GYM 6p-Spin w/sham 7p- Zen w/jen 31. Fitness Room Hrs: 12pm: BOSUw/Kim 4-5pm: Youth Fitness 1/07 GFC Group Run-Cameron 1/08 GFC Presentation 1/15 Rock N Roll Marathon- Team Tuba City * 5k *10k *13.1 *26.2 Any questions call : HPDP Center (928) Page 8

9 Take a course. Save a life. Strengthen your community Mental Health First Aid Join the movement. Sometimes first aid isn t a bandage, or CPR or calling 911. Sometimes first aid is YOU. A person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor in need. Get trained in Mental Health First Aid. Date: Location: Time: January 29, 2018 LeChee Chapter House 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (MST) To register or inquire call MSPI at: (928) Course fee: FREE to the PUBLIC For more information, visit TCRHCC Nursing Scholarship 2018 Deadline: July 27, The Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation will be offering our annual TCRHCC Nursing Scholarship. Funding will be awarded to 4 Native American Nursing Students. For more information, visit: TCRHCC SANE/SART/DVPI Program TAKE A STAND AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Sacred Peaks Health Center Providing accessible healthcare to the community of Flagstaff Family Medicine Internal Medicine Primary Care Pharmacy Laboratory Physical Therapy Specialty Services To schedule an appointment, call Page 9

10 Hand Washing Word Search O Z S E I M J K I VOLUNTEER NOW. You re just the person we ve been looking for! Some of the ways you can GET INVOLVED Gift Shop Work the cash register in our Gift Shop, which is open daily from 9 AM to 4PM Clerical Support Lend a helping hand to office staff by filling, photocopying, answering phones and stuffing mailings. GERMS DISEASE SOAP WASH HANDS WARM WATER HYGIENE CLEAN HEALTH R T O N C P A O S E U M E T X B D T T V E I G Q N I V A E S G O A F C H W C A Y H B P X R M L E H E A L T H R E S E B U R K O A A I S F F B L M W N D S M R E G N navajohopihealthfoundation.org Page 10

11 Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation Main Telephone Switchboard (928) Navajo Nation Police Police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (928) Same Day Appointment Patients are encouraged to call ahead to make an appointment for a Same-Day Appointment if available. Call the Same Day Appointment from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm to schedule your appointment. Family Medicine Clinic Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Pediatric Clinic Pediatric Clinic Appointments-Call the clinic from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm to schedule your appointment a few days BEFORE you want your child to be seen. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, Call the appointment desk at Outpatient Pharmacy Open 7 Days a week from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm 24-Hour Pharmacy refill line: Prescriptions are ready for pick-up with no waiting time for patients who call in 24 hours in advance. Pharmacy Drive-Thru is NOW OPEN for Refill Prescription Pick-Up Only from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm (midnight), 7 days a week, including holidays. Dental Clinic Tuba City: Tuba City Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (Thursday afternoons - urgent care only) Cameron: Cameron Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Internal Medicine Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Diabetes Education & Clinical Nutrition Appointments and walk-ins Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Services Provided: Diabetes Education, Blood Sugar Meter Training, and Nutrition Counseling. Page 11 Ear/Nose Throat (ENT) Clinic Monday - Wednesdays: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (By referral only) Environmental Health Car Seat Day Every Thursday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Eye Clinic Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Community Health Division Health Promotion Program /1420 Diabetes Prevention Program /1420 Mobile Health Program Mental Health Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm OB/Gyn Clinic (Women s Health) Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, except Tuesday start at 9:30 am Occupational Therapy /2594 Speech Therapy Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Orthopedic Clinic/Surgical Orthopedic Clinic Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Urology, Podiatry & Surgery Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Call for specific clinic times) Physical Therapy Monday -Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Emergency Room ANNEX For patients in need of medical care after normal, daily walk-in hours. Go to the Emergency Department to be screened and registered. No appointment necessary.

12 Healthy Directions Administration - Office of the CEO 167 North Main Street P.O. Box 600 Tuba City, Arizona Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation facebook.com/tchealth Eye Care Services Available This year, make a resolution for healthier vision. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam and encourage your friends and loved ones to do the same. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month Make a Resoluation for Healthy Vision Sacred Peaks Health Center-West 1338 W. Forest Meadows St., Suite 140 Flagstaff, AZ To Schedule An Appointment, Call: Tuba City Regional Health Care 167 N Main Street Tuba City, AZ To Schedule An Appointment, Call: Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation