COVID-19 Newsletter for Community Elders (November 2023)

ELDER COVID-19

NEWSLETTER

GRHC.ORG

NOVEMBER 2023

This month’s issue includes information on:

• Save the Date - 20th Annual Diabetes Health Fair • Family Planning Mobile Clinic November Dates • Community Outreach Mobile Unit November Dates

Healthcare Heroes in the Making: A Kid’s Career Showcase - Photograph by P. Molina

FAMILY PLANNING MOBILE Medical Clinic

ALL SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL Scan the QR code to view our Clinical Services are for both men & women.

grhc.org/ familyplanning

We are flexible.

Let us know what time works best for you!

NOVEMBER

***The mobile unit is not handicap accessible.***

1

Ak-Chin Vekol Market Parking Lot

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

2

District 1 Multipurpose Building

8:30 am - Noon

2

Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Under Awning 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

8

District 6 By Komatke Health Center

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

9

District 2 Multipurpose Building

8:30 am - Noon

9

Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Under Awning 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

15

District 7 Multipurpose Building

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

16

District 5 Multipurpose Building

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

22

Ak-Chin Vekol Market Parking Lot

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

28

District 4 Multipurpose Building

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

29

District 6 Treatment Center

Appointment Only

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Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Under Awning 8:00 am - 4:30 pm SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Approved: 10/19/2023

Call or text us at (520) 371-0132

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GET YOUR FLU SHOT! Fight!

Flu vaccines are available to Gila River Health Care patients, Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) members, those living within the GRIC boundaries, and members of federally recognized tribal communities only.

NOVEMBER

F LU VAC C I NE S DAT E S

District 1

District 5

11/8 ........ 9 am - 1 pm

11/1 ........ 1 pm - 4 pm

D1 Service Center PHN Office 11/28 ....... 9 am - 12 pm D1 Lobby elder meeting

District 2 11/22 ........ 9 am - 1 pm D2 Service Center PHN Office 11/28 ........ 1 pm - 3 pm D2 Lobby elder meeting

District 3 11/2 ........ 9 am - 12 pm Post Office 11/9 ......... 9 am - 12 pm D3 Service Center 11/16 ....... 9 am - 12 pm Vendor 11/21 ....... 9 am - 12 pm South Housing 11/30 ....... 9 am - 12 pm Vendor

District 4 11/8 ....... 9 am - 12 pm D4 Drive thru Flu Vaccination 11/29 ....... 9 am - 12 pm D4 Drive thru Flu Vaccination

D5 Service Center PHN Office 11/17 ....... 9 am - 12 pm Elder Wellness/Flu

District 6 Public Health Nursing Home to Home Contact Public Health Nursing (520) 550-6042

District 7 Public Health Nursing Home to Home Contact Public Health Nursing (520) 550-6042

Ak-Chin PHN Contact Ak-Chin Clinic

(520) 568-3881

Flu vaccines are also available within the Primary Care Departments at Gila River Health Care locations by walk in and routine appointments during regular clinic hours.

If you have questions, please contact Gila River Health Care (520) 562-3321 Ext. 1495 Refer to the calendar of events for updates GRHC.ORG/FLU

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SERVICES PLUS

DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

SERVICES PROVIDED: Children: Sports Physicals

THURSDAY

District 6 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

MONDAY

District 7 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

THURSDAY

District 2 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

MONDAY

District 3 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

MONDAY

District 5 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Immunizations**

Health Education

Blood Sugar Screenings

Adults:

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Immunizations**

Blood Pressure Screenings Blood Sugar Screenings

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Immunizations including COVID-19 vaccines** Robin Henry, FNP-BC 520-517-0693

Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital 483 West Seed Farm Road Sacaton, AZ 85147

20th Annual Diabetes Health Fair

“Growing Healthy Families, One Native Seed at a Time” Fitness Workouts • Prevention • Healthy Eating • Patient Self-Care • Gardening Tips • A1C Testing • Raffles & Prizes!

SAVE the DATE!

Komatke Health Center (front entrance area)

Thursday, November 16th 9 am - 2 pm

Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital (Life Center breezeway between Bldg. 5 and Bldg. 11)

Saturday, November 18th 9 am - 2 pm

Preventing diabetes and living healthy with diabetes is possible.

For more information, call Life Center at (520) 562-7940.

“Growing Healthy Families One Native Seed at a Time”

WALK

RUN

2023

Just Move It! 2023 1 & 3 mile walk

Date

Location

11/18/23 Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital LIFE CENTER

On-Site Registration

Starts

8:00 AM

8:30 AM

JUST MOVE IT! shirts will be given to the first 300 participants who register and complete the course (adult sizes only). Families who register and finish together will be eligible for a drawing for promotional items.

PLEASE JOIN US AFTEr for the 20TH ANNUAL DIABETES HEALTH FAIR AT THE LIFE CENTER FROM 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM For More Information Call, Life Center Diabetes Prevention (520)562-7940

Diabetes Prevention

Holiday Weight Challenge 2023

Did you know many people gain between 1 and 5 pounds during the holidays? This may seem like little, but it could add up over time. This season, give yourself a gift of health by taking the 8-week challenge to maintain your weight.

Holiday Challenge Features: • Free group fitness classes at Red Tail Hawk Health Center every Thursday starting November 30, 2023 - December 28, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

• Weekly newsletter emails with delicious holiday recipes and strategies to stay motivated during the holidays.

• Enter a raffle drawing to win a massage gun, air fryer, or instant pot.

• Noon walking group.

• Great incentives!

How to register: The final weigh-in period is from January 2, 2024, through January 12, 2024

1. Complete the initial weigh-in at any Life Center location

1 with a Lifestyle Coach. The initial weigh-in period is from November 13, 2023, through November 22, 2023

- OR -

2. Attend the Kick-Off Holiday Hula Event November 21, 2023 Location- Red Tail Hawk Health Center (back of building) at 5:00 p.m.

2 Group Classes

Exercise Weight Tobacco Cessation

Management Medical Nutrition Therapy

Cooking Classes

Diabetes

Services for those with and without diabetes

Prevention

Carb Counting Newly Endocrinology Diagnosed Pre-Diabetes Diabetes Education

Counseling

Medical Management

For information and registration, please call the Life Center at: Main Phone

Visit Our Page:

(520) 562-7940

grhc.org/lifecenter

Gila River Health Care Behavioral Health Services promotes a suicide-safer community.

ASIST is 2 day interactive training, funded by program grants and is offered at no cost to GRIC.

Objective of ASIST: Learn through lecture, group and interactive role playing settings, participants will learn how to: ▪ Recognize warning signs.

▪ Engage help and talk to someone thinking about suicide.

▪ Keep others safe and seek further assistance by utilizing appropriate community resources Important Training Information: ▪ Training begins each day at 8:30 AM and ends at 4:30 PM. ▪ Trainings register a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 14 people.

▪ This is a FREE 2-Day training for Gila River Indian Community and to those who serve GRIC. ▪ All participants are asked to respect others and limit use of electronics during training.

▪ All participants are required to wear a face mask. Please reschedule if feeling ill.

Upcoming In-Person Training Dates:  

October 18 - 19, 2023, Sacaton December 20 - 21, 2023, Komatke

Register Here

Training details will be emailed upon registering.

Questions, contact Anna Pacheco (520) 610-4919, or email apacheco@grhc.org

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Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Pharmacy Curbside Hours Friday, November 10th 8:30 am – 7:30 pm If you need assistance or would like more info on services open, call GRHC’s main line 520-562-3321.

GRHC’s normal business hours will resume Monday, November 13th.

If you need immediate assistance, please call 911 or visit the Emergency Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital.

December 5, 2023 (3pm-4pm)

Contact Anna Pacheco (520) 610-4919 apacheco@grhc.org

D6 Dialysis Center

December 20 & 21, 2023

D3 Dialysis Center

Provided by Behavioral Health Services

Contact Shayla Narcisco (520) 610-3445 snarcisco@grhc.org

D3 New Beginnings Building

December 27, 2023

D3 New Beginnings Building

November 29, 2023

D6 Shegoi Building

October 18 & 19, 2023

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (8:30am-4:30pm, 2 Full Days)

SafeTALK Suicide Prevention (9am-1pm)

October 26, 2023

Contact Ariana Gonzales (520) 610-5406 agonzales2@grhc.org

D3 New Beginnings Building

Contact Traci Begay (520) 610-3697 tbegay1@grhc.org

D3 New Beginnings Building

Online

December 13, 2023 (Helping Youth)

D6 Dialysis Center

November 16, 2023 (6pm-7pm)

Online

October 24, 2023 (1pm-2pm)

D3 New Beginnings Building

October 18, 2023 (1pm-2pm)

QPR Suicide Prevention

November 15, 2023

D3 New Beginnings Building

October 25, 2023 (Helping Youth)

Mental Health First Aid (8:30am-5pm)

Thanksgiving Holiday Gila River Health Care’s Administrative Offices and Outpatient Clinics will be

CLOSED

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

November 23rd, 2023 November 24th, 2023 November 25th, 2023 Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Pharmacy Curbside Hours Thursday, November 23rd.................

C L O S E D

Friday, November 24th ................ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday, November 25th ............ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday, November 26th .............. 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

If you need assistance or would like more information on services open, call GRHC’s main line 520-562-3321. GRHC’s normal business hours will resume Monday, November 27th.

If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or visit the Emergency Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital.

RSV Vaccine FAQ The RSV vaccine has been approved for pregnant people between 32-36 weeks gestation by the FDA and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This recommendation is supported by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society of Maternal and Fetal Medicine (SMFM).

What is RSV?

RSV or Respiratory syncytial virus is a virus that can cause an infection of the respiratory system. The virus is easily spread by touching infected surfaces, with sneezes and coughs. It tends to be worse in seasons such as fall and winter.

What are the symptoms?

Most cases are mild and cause cold like symptoms such as eating less, runny nose, fever, chills, cough, body aches, wheezing and rapid breathing. However, sometimes an RSV infection can cause severe symptoms, leading to pneumonia and hospitalization.

Unfortunately infants and people with weaker immune systems have a higher chance of developing severe RSV infections.

What is the RSV Vaccine?

The RSV vaccine called Abrysvo does not contain a live virus, it cannot cause the RSV infection. The RSV vaccine contains a protein that will cause your body to make antibodies against RSV. After about 2 weeks, the RSV antibodies your body makes will then be passed onto your fetus. The antibodies will help to protect your baby for about 6 months after they are born. The study showed a reduced risk of severe RSV infection by 80% within 90 days of birth and 69% within 180 days of birth.

1. CDC Healthcare Providers: RSV Vaccination for Pregnant People https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/ rsv/hcp/pregnant-people.html#recommendations

Does getting the RSV vaccine in pregnancy increase the chance of pregnancy related problems?

A clinical trial of over 7000 people, half who received the vaccine between 24-36 weeks of gestation did not demonstrate a significant difference in pregnancy related problems. There was a slight increase in preterm deliveries.

Can it be given with other vaccines?

Yes, pregnant people can receive Tdap, flu, COVID-19 and RSV at the same clinic visit when the vaccines are recommended.

Is there anything else that can prevent RSV?

Yes, the FDA and ACIP has approved a monoclonal antibody called nirsevimab that can be administered to all infants younger than 8 months and children between 8-19 months if they are at increased risk for severe disease. This has been shown to reduce the risk of both hospitalizations and health care visits for RSV by 80%.

2. ACOG Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination Practice Advisory. https://www.acog. org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/ articles/2023/09/maternal-respiratory-syncytial-virusvaccination

3. MMWR Use of Nirsevimab for the Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease Among Infants and Young Children: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices-United States, 2023 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/ mm7234a4.htm

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• ASSISTANT DIRECTOR IT - TECHNICAL OPERATIONS • ASSISTANT DIRECTOR IT - CLINICAL APPLICATIONS • IT SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Contact Ylesia Jones yjones@grhc.org (520) 517-4467

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS • LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES • REGISTERED NURSES FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Mark Walter wwalter@grhc.org (520) 610-8923

Visit www.GRHC.org/Careers or scan the QR code for more!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

TEMPORARY GROUNDS KEEPER LOCATIONS:

ALL GILA RIVER HEALTH CARE LOCATIONS

Maintains all exterior property of the facility or facilities for safety and attractiveness purposes by performing the following duties personally. Responsible for ensuring that all critical tasks are fulfilled on a timely basis.

QUALIFICATIONS: •

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

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Basic landscape maintenance experience and knowledge gained through employment.

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Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community

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Employment at the Caring House requires: AZ Department of Public Safety Fingerprint

and/or other Native American cultures.

Clearance Card within 60 days in position.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Ylesia Jones yjones@grhc.org (520) 517-4467 Visit www.GRHC.org/Careers or scan the QR code for more!

JOIN THE

GILA RIVER HEALTH CARE TEAM!

Visit www.GRHC.org/Careers or scan the QR code for more!

FREQUENTLY CALLED EXTENSIONS Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital - Main Number: (520) 562-3321 Behavioral Health................................... Ext. 7100 Customer Service......................... Ext. 1177/4017 Dental..................................................... Ext. 1209 Imaging................................................... Ext. 1232 Infusion Clinic......................................... Ext. 1219 Inpatient Clinic....................................... Ext. 1218 Laboratory.............................................. Ext. 1220 Life Center.............................................. Ext. 7940

Optometry.............................................. Ext. 7365 Patient Registration................................ Ext. 1512 Pharmacy Refill Line............................... Ext. 1270 Physical Therapy..................................... Ext. 1230 Podiatry.................................................. Ext. 1258 Primary Care........................................... Ext. 1495 Purchased Referred Care........................ Ext. 5000 Women’s Clinic....................................... Ext. 1400

Komatke Health Center - Main Number: (520) 550-6000 Behavioral Health................................... Ext. 6008 Customer Service................................... Ext. 6609 Dental..................................................... Ext. 6015 Imaging................................................... Ext. 6044 Laboratory.............................................. Ext. 6016 Life Center.............................................. Ext. 6470 Optometry.............................................. Ext. 6012

Patient Registration................................ Ext. 6014 Pharmacy Refill Line............................... Ext. 1303 Physical Therapy..................................... Ext. 6213 Podiatry.................................................. Ext. 6025 Primary Care........................................... Ext. 6000 Purchased Referred Care........................ Ext. 5000 Women’s Clinic....................................... Ext. 6110

Hau’pal (Red Tail Hawk) Health Center - Main Number: (520) 796-2600 Audiology............................................... Ext. 2965 Behavioral Health................................... Ext. 2620 Customer Service................................... Ext. 2619 Dental..................................................... Ext. 2682 Imaging................................................... Ext. 2655 Infusion Clinic......................................... Ext. 1219 Inpatient Clinic....................................... Ext. 1218 Laboratory.............................................. Ext. 2651

Life Center.............................................. Ext. 2657 Optometry.............................................. Ext. 2690 Patient Registration................................ Ext. 2736 Physical Therapy..................................... Ext. 2715 Podiatry.................................................. Ext. 2664 Primary Care........................................... Ext. 2697 Purchased Referred Care........................ Ext. 5000 Women’s Clinic....................................... Ext. 2693

Behavioral Health Services - Main Number: (602) 528-7100 COVID Anxiety and Stress Helpline ...................................................................................... (602) 528-7122 Gila River Indian Community Crisis Line1 ............................................................................(800) 259-3449 National Suicide Lifeline1 .................................................................................................... (800) 273-8255

District Service Centers

District 1....................................... (520) 215-2110 District 2....................................... (520) 562-3450 District 3....................................... (520) 562-3334 District 4....................................... (520) 418-3661

District 5....................................... (520) 315-3441 District 6....................................... (520) 550-3805 District 7....................................... (520) 430-4780

P.O. Box Holder Sacaton, AZ 85147

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