COVID-19 Newsletter for Community Elders (December 2023)

ELDER COVID-19

NEWSLETTER GRHC.ORG

DECEMBER 2023

Felipe Negron

Fitness Instructor

David Lamotte

Fitness Instructor

Ryan Yucupisio

Fitness Instructor

Photograph by T. Lee

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

CLOSED Monday

December 25, 2023 Monday

January 1, 2024 Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Pharmacy Curbside Hours Sunday, December 24 ........... 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday, December 25 .................. C L O S E D Sunday, December 31 ........... 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday, January 1 ........................ C L O S E D If you need assistance or would like more information on services open, call GRHC’s main line at (520) 562-3321. GRHC’s regular business hours will resume the Tuesday after each holiday.

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

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!

DECEMBER

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

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District 1 Multipurpose Building

8:30 am - Noon

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Call or text us at (520) 371-0132

SERVICES PLUS MONDAY

District 1 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

TUESDAY

District 2 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

THURSDAY

District 3 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

MONDAY

District 4 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

TUESDAY

District 5 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

THURSDAY

District 6 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

MONDAY

District 7 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

TUESDAY

District 1 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

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District 2 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm

DECEMBER 4, 2023

DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

DECEMBER 5, 2023

SERVICES PROVIDED: Children: Sports Physicals

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Immunizations**

Health Education

Blood Sugar Screenings

Adults: Immunizations**

Blood Pressure Screenings Blood Sugar Screenings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

DECEMBER 12, 2023

DECEMBER 14, 2023

DECEMBER 18, 2023

DECEMBER 19, 2023

DECEMBER 21, 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

DECEMBE TUESDAY

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

Month-long Recovery Awareness Reindeer Run/Walk

CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR THE SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE Gila River Indian Community

Register Here

Active Parenting (0-5 Yrs) 9am - 12pm

CRISIS HOTLINE: 1 (800) 259-3449 Self-Care 12pm - 1pm

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Holiday Self-Care Drive-Thru District 2 MishKi Rd. & Park St. 11am - 1pm

Narcan Education Drive-Thru District 3 Ocotillo & Seed Farm Road 11am - 2pm QPR Suicide Prevention Training District 3 New Beginnings Building 3pm - 4pm

Holiday Self-Care Drive-Thru D1 Blackwater Community School 1:30pm - 3:30pm Alcohol Prevention Cookies & Lego Family Night District 3 New Beginnings Building 6pm - 8pm

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Active Parenting (0-5 Yrs) 9am - 12pm

Active Parenting (General) District 3 New Beginnings Building 9am - 12pm

Active Parenting (General) District 3 New Beginnings Building 9am - 12pm Mental Health Awareness 2pm - 3pm

18 Domestic Violence Awareness District 3 New Beginnings Building 12pm - 1pm

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Narcan Education District 7 Service Center 12pm - 2pm

Healthy Relationships Stocking Decorating Family Night District 3 Service Center 5pm - 7pm

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Youth Mental Health First Aid District 3 New Beginnings Building 8:30am - 5pm Narcan Education Drive-Thru District 5 Gas Station (Vendor Spot) 11am - 2pm

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Alcohol Preve District New Beginnings 5:30pm - 6:3

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20 Holiday Self-Care Drive-Thru District 6 Pecos Rd. & 51st Ave. 10am - 12pm

27 Current Drug Trends 11am - 12pm

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SafeTALK Suicide Prevention District 3 New Beginnings Building 9am - 1pm Healthy Relationships 5pm - 6pm

Skills Training District 6 Dialy 8:30am -

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Stomp Out The Stigma 1 Mile Walk/Run Sacaton Fairgrounds 11am - 1pm

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Access our monthly calendar at www.GRHC.org/BHS

Winter Bird Count Click here to learn more!

(520) 610-3445 BHSprevention@GRHC.ORG COVID Anxiety and Stress Helpline: (602) 528-7122

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Holiday Self-Care Drive-Thru District 5 Gas Station (Vendor Spot) 10am - 12pm

Gila River Prevention Coalition

Do a random act of kindness

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Call a family member to say “I love you”

District 3 Dialysis Center 10am - 12pm

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Holiday Self-Care Drive-Thru District 4 Service Center 10am - 12pm

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Holiday Self-Care Drive-Thru District 3 Ocotillo & Seed Farm Road 10am - 12pm

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Know an elder who wants a care package?

Contact Shayla at 520-610-3445 or snarcisco@grhc.org

Want our BHS calendar on-the-go?

Scan this QR Code to see up-to-date events/activities!

Things to know about the

Holiday

Blues

HOLIDAY BLUES ARE REAL, BUT TEMPORARY The holidays can be fun, but stressful and we need to remember to take care of ourselves.

Stress can trigger symptoms of depression, also known as “The Holiday Blues.” This can include sadness, anxiety, loneliness, excessive tiredness, or pressure to be merry.

5 TIPS TO MANAGE THE HOLIDAY BLUES: 1. Listen to music or an audio book.

2. Saying no is ok. Boundaries are healthy.

3. Exercise and take a walk.

4. Limit social media and other electronics.

5. Reach out to your close friends and family.

In the event of a mental health crisis, call:

Narcan Education Friday, December 1, 2023

12pm - 2pm

District 6 Pecos & 51st Ave

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

11am - 2pm

District 3 Ocotillo & Seed Farm

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 11am - 2pm

District 5 Gas Station

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12pm - 2pm

District 7 Service Center

Narcan Kits Available Get Information and Resources Contact Latonya Yazzie (520) 610-2394 This publication was made possible by grant number 1H79TI085739 from SAMHSA. The views, opinions and content of this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of SAMHSA or HHS.

First 80 people receive a meal

Join us for activities & games

Jingle Rock Friday, December 8, 2023 Photos

Food

Learning

Hosted by Behavioral Health Services

Behavioral Health Services

Each family receives a Lego kit!

Holiday Family Night Thursday, December 21, 2023 5:00pm-6:00pm District 6 Service Center Snacks music Drug Prevention Education Self-care Contact: Tia Gorman (520) 610-1099 or tgorman@grhc.org

This publication was made possible by grant number 1H79TI085739 from SAMHSA. The views, opinions and content of this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of SAMHSA or HHS.

P r e v e nt i o n & R e c o v e r y A w a r e n e s s

Reindeer Run/Walk 5k/10k

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Receive Education & Supplies

Scan QR code for more details Contact Latonya Yazzie (520) 610-2394 This publication was made possible by grant number 1H79TI085739 from SAMHSA. The views, opinions and content of this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of SAMHSA or HHS.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

What is a SANE Medical Forensic Exam?

Forensic Nursing Department

A SANE Medical Forensic Exam is a comprehensive health exam for survivors of sexual assault.

It is also referred to as a Medical Forensic Exam. Exams are completed by medical providers, typically Registered Nurses or Nurse Practitioners, who have completed additional education and training to care for both the acute and long-term consequences of sexual violence, abuse, and neglect. consequences of sexual violence, abuse and neglect. A SANE Medical Forensic Exam may include evidence collection, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy prevention, and referrals for follow-up services such as victim advocacy, counseling, and traumatic brain injury evaluation.

For minors under the age of 18, before the patient’s SANE Medical Forensic Exam, a Police Officer or Detective will work with them to set up a Forensic Interview. A forensic interview is a supportive, non-leading interview conducted by a trained professional; it is designed to elicit a child’s unique information when there are concerns of abuse or if a child has witnessed violence against another person. A SANE Forensic Nurse can then complete a head-to-toe medical “check-up” to ensure their body is healthy and to ensure health, safety and psychosocial needs are met.

This allows the SANE to provide quality trauma informed care for each patient.

For more information, please contact us at: SANE at 520-562-5151 or email sane@grhc.org

Forensic Nursing Services at Gila River Health Care: Sexual Assault:

This exam is a head-to-toe checkup with a genital exam to ensure your body is healthy and has healed or is healing from recent or past trauma.

It is also an excellent opportunity to assess the need to treat or test for sexually transmitted infections and to connect with critical post-assault resources. Minors under 18 must report to Law Enforcement, but adults have the option to report your assault. Even if not reporting, it is still essential to be seen by a SANE Forensic Nurse.

Strangulation:

Strangulations can be deadly! Sometimes, after strangulation, you may feel fine, but you can still have internal injuries that we can’t see with our eyes. We recommend all strangulation survivors have medical care as soon as possible. Our SANE Forensic Nurses can do a complete strangulation Medical Forensic Exam once emergent needs have been addressed. A strangulation exam is a very detailed head-to-toe exam. It includes documentation of injuries, safety planning, and follow-up. If we see you before you go to the Emergency Department, we can help arrange transportation there to assess any emergent needs.

If you choose not to report this event to law enforcement, we can still provide care for you!

Domestic Violence:

Similar to strangulation exams, all injuries, even minor, should be documented with photos and an injury log, even if you are not reporting to Law Enforcement. A SANE Medical Forensic Exam is a comprehensive head-to-toe exam that includes photos of your injury. We typically like to see you back for follow-up pictures for documentation and to connect you with needed post-assault resources.

Child/Elder SANE Forensic Nurses provide very detailed Abuse and can head-to-toe examinations Neglect: in cases of physical abuse.

Follow up exams: It is imperative to document the resolution of injury. Our SANE Forensic Nurse may ask to see you back for a follow-up to ensure your body has healed. We may also ask you to follow up for continued testing for sexually transmitted infections. Our follow-up exams are an excellent opportunity to assess your emotional healing. We can assist with needed post-assault resources.

Human trafficking: Human trafficking exists everywhere. We must be asking the right questions to identify those who may be in need. SANE Forensic Nurses use validated questions to screen for possible trafficked victims.

If identified, we can assist in connecting vital resources and reporting to Law Enforcement. We want all of our patients to be safe!

MMIP Taskforce:

We work alongside dedicated members of the GRIC Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force and assist with community education and awareness.

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

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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

PUMPKIN CUSTARD PIE Serves: 8 INGREDIENTS: • 1- 1/2 cups soymilk • 4 tablespoons cornstarch • 1- 1/2 cups 100% pure, cooked pumpkin or “canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)” • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or Splenda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1-teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves • 1 – 9-inch unbaked pie shell (Optional) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the soymilk and cornstarch until smooth, then blend in remaining ingredients.

Pour into pie shell if using or pour into 9” round pie plate (lightly greased or lined with parchment paper) and bake for 45 minutes, or until firm.

Enjoy as warm custard or refrigerate several hours before cutting.

Nutrition Information: 1/8 slice (with crust): Calories 211, Fat 8.9 g, Sat Fat 3.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 221 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 2.7g.

Nutrition Information: 1/8 slice (without crust): Calories 91, Fat 0.9 g, Sat Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 161 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 1.7g

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Serves: 4 Nutrition: Calories: 320, Carb: 36g, Fat: 7g, Protein: 31g, Fiber: 7g INGREDIENTS: •

1- Tbsp. olive or canola oil (alternatively, you may use water”)

• 1 -Medium onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2 -Medium red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped • 1- Garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped • 1- Cup mild or medium salsa • 2- 14.5 ounce cans reduced sodium vegetable or chicken broth • 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes • 2- Cups (280g) diced, cooked chicken breast • 1-Cup fresh or frozen corn kernels • 1- Tbsp. chili powder • Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste • Juice of one lime (optional) GARNISH: • 1- Ounce baked tortilla chips (about 18) crumbled • 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream • 4- Sprigs fresh cilantro (Optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Sauté by heating Tbsp. oil or ¼ C water (refresh water as needed) in medium pot over medium heat.

Add onion, red pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add salsa, broth, tomatoes, chicken, corn and chili powder.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the soup covered for 15 minutes. Add water if needed to adjust consistency.

2. Add salt and pepper to taste and lime juice if desired.

3. Ladle into bowls and top with 2 tablespoons each yogurt, tortilla chip crumbles and 1- sprig cilantro if desired.

Stay Safe This Holiday Season Here’s how to stay safe this holiday season: • WEAR A MASK - one mask fights all three viruses!

COVID-19, RSV, & FLU • PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL EVENTS as much as possible during the holidays to limit contact with others • AVOID CROWDED PLACES or mixing with a lot of different people, especially if you don’t know their vaccination status • PHYSICAL DISTANCE as often as possible to reduce transmission of COVID-19, RSV, and Flu • WASH YOUR HANDS before eating and as often as possible • AVOID ATTENDING any in-person celebration if you or someone in your household is SICK GETTING VACCINATED, wearing a mask, and being up-to-date with your vaccines are the best ways to prevent COVID-19, RSV, and Flu transmission. Keep your family and friends safe this holiday season.

IMPORTANT: Don’t participate in any activity if your household is under quarantine, you are a positive case, or you are ill or are not feeling well!

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