Monthly Newsletter
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event
Our friends at Dignity Health Cancer Institute, Chapa-De Indian Health, and Sacramento Native American Health Center are partnering with NVIH to do a prevention & screening presentation for Colorectal Cancers affecting our Native communities. Please join us on November 16th via Zoom at 6PM Pacific time.
Upcoming Mammogram Clinic
NVIH is hosting a no-cost mammogram event at our new clinic at 1280 E. Gibson Rd, in Woodland CA on Thursday, October 21, 2021, from 8 am until 4 pm. See the event flyer for details, and call (530) 207-5483 by October 15th to make an appointment.
Flu Season
Protect yourself during flu season. Although we are all already taking infection prevention measures due to COVID-19, such as frequent hand washing, covering our coughs and sneezes, or wearing a mask and social distancing, it is still very important to get a flu vaccine. Keep in mind that it takes two weeks to build protection after a flu vaccine, so don't delay getting yours. Please contact us today to schedule your protective vaccine.
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Chico Community Health and Outreach
Our staff:
- Terri Martens, MSN, Registered Nurse - Community Health & Outreach Director
- Franjesca Wilson - Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Jeffrey Flanagan - Community Health Representative
- Molly Lopez - Opioid Treatment Program Coordinator
- Gina Rieser - Community Health Worker
Chico phone: 530-899-5156
Chico fax: 530-645-1536
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Virtual Groups:
Willows Community Health and Outreach
Our staff:
- Terri Martens, MSN, Registered Nurse - Community Health & Outreach Director
- Lisa Huerta - Community Health Management Assistant
- Alisa Sinclair - Community Health Representative
- Rosa Esparza - Community Health Representative
- Amanda Holley - Fall Prevention Program Coordinator
Willows phone: 530-934-5431
Willows fax: 530-934-2372
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Virtual Groups:
Woodland Community Health and Outreach
Our staff:
- Arzoo Mojadedi, Regisered Nurse, Public Health Nurse - Community Health and Outreach Director
- Bambi Eagle - Community Health Representative
Woodland phone: 530-207-5483
Woodland fax: 530-661-4416
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Virtual Groups:
Programs
A Matter of Balance Workshops
This 8-series workshop discusses everyday strategies to reduce
the fear of falling. As a participant you learn to view falls
as preventable and will discuss ways to reduce your fall risk
factors. Class exercises will help increase strength and
balance.
Elders Luncheons
Native Elders enjoy this social gathering where they enjoy a
healthy meal, listen to a health presentation, and participate
in a craft project.
Home Visits and Case Management
Visits within the home, community or clinic are offered to
assist the patient in their self-management health plan.
Injury Prevention Program
This program includes the distribution and education on car
seats, bike helmets, smoke detectors, and home safety
interventions, such as grab bars, night lights, and non-skid
mats.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise that builds physical
strength, balance, and flexibility through breathing and
controlled movements. This practice for a health mind and
body helps to reduce fall risks, alleviate pain, and relieve
stress.
Health Series
This monthly group provides discussions on symptom management
of chronic conditions and ways to introduce lifestyle changes
that can improve your health. Join us for some fun as we
talk, eat, exercise, and meditate our way to a healthier us.
Food Smarts
This program in nutrition education and cooking is offered
through our partnership with Center for Health Communities.
Participants learn grocery store navigation, creating balanced
meals through recipe makeovers, and enjoy a cooking
experience.
Diabetic Talking Circle
This monthly group provides emotional and physical support to
those living with diabetes. Facilitated discussions increase
the knowledge of diabetes while providing nutritional
information and guided physical exercise as part of diabetes
care plan.
Family Spirit
Family Spirit is an evidence-based program that supports
pregnant women and parenting families with children up to age
3. Parents gain knowledge and skills to promote healthy
development and positive lifestyles for themselves and their
family.
Services
Health Screenings
- Preventive Care
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Diabetic Screenings
- Retinal Screenings
- Medication Management
- COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
- Flu Clinics
- Home Safety Assessments
Link to Community Resources
- Assistance with birth certificate and social security verification
- Emergency food, utilities, and housing resources
- Notary services
Community Events
- Community Diabetes Gathering
- Health Fairs
- Mammogram Day
- Youth Activities