Feb. 1st meeting for Flagstaff Community Health Action Network

Just a quick reminder that we are meeting tomorrow at the 2625 N. King Street building for strategic planning with Allie Stender. The theme for the potluck is heart healthy or red food. Theresa is bringing a chocolate fountain, so you could bring something to dip if you want or salad things. I am bringing spaghetti sauce and noodles.

Also, remember we'll also be holding a drawing for 2 Harkins movie tickets to those who subscribe or have already subscribed to our FlagCHAN MODSite (members only discussion site) by today, January 31st.  To join, please email MJ at mjbutler@coconino.az.gov for an invitation.

Please note the MODSite is not the public blog (this).  More info can be found at this link.

Marty Eckrem, Program Manager
Coconino County Public Health Services District
Tobacco and Chronic Disease Prevention Program
2625 N. King Street
Flagstaff, AZ  86004
(928) 679-7267
meckrem@coconino.az.gov

NARBHA Announcement - Open Position

            Member Services Representative

Responsibilities:

• Research and respond to complex member and agency inquiries regarding behavioral health services, request for information and customer complaints
• Respond timely and appropriate to requests while maintaining compliance with NARBHA & DBHS contract requirements.
• Perform database functions, data reports and analysis to ensure member information is accurate.
• Extensive administrative office related duties/ limited travel.
• Provide back up to Pharmacy Help Desk Specialist as needed and time permits.
• Extensive phone work / general clerical duties / limited travel. 

Requirements:

• Strong communication and problem solving skills;
• Strong customer service skills required
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deal with difficult problems.
• Ability to maintain professionalism with internal and external customers.
• Experience in word processing, spreadsheets and database software.
• Behavioral health care related experience a plus
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not required.
• Non-Exempt/Hourly position 

For an application, please go to the NARBHA website and apply online.
 

http://www.narbha.org/

23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?

Please take a few moments, watch the linked video, and learn about one of the best things you can do for your health:

100 Best Communities for Youth Celebration February 25th

Flagstaff Unified School District #1
INDIAN EDUCATION SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Invites Native American Families to celebrate

A Winter Cultural Family Night!

DATE:   Monday, January 23, 2012

TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: Flagstaff High School Commons Area

In the spirit of Winter, come join us!  The evening is complete with music for our enjoyment and cultural arts & crafts for you and your children to enjoy making together.

Food always brings people together so we would like to ask families to bring nutritious snacks and/or traditional/cultural foods representative of the southwest to share.  Here are some suggestions:  Blue Corn Mush, Navajo cake, Blue Corn Bread, Kneeldown bread, tortillas, tamales, Squash stew/soup, pesole’, red/green chili or corn stew, pinon nuts, melons, sumac pudding, pikki bread, Navajo blue corn crepes, smoked salmon, sweet breads or blue marbles and others.

Please bring enough for 15 people.   All foods must be pre-prepared.

* ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS:  Any traditional foods or Veggie/fruit trays, or
* MIDDLE SCHOOLS:  finger sandwiches, crackers & cheese or traditional foods
* HIGH SCHOOLS:  Fruit trays, Chips/Dips, Nuts or traditional native foods

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Elaine Kasch, IESP director 527-6164

or

Your Native American Academic Advisor

flyer

Kinlani Eagles Health Fair

Kinlani Eagles Health Fair

2 – 7 pm
Friday, January 27, 2012
Flagstaff Bordertown Dormitory

For students and families.  Information on: Cancer (Cervical Cancer, Awareness Month), Body Mass Index, Healthy Living, Stress Management.

Complete your health passport for a chance to win a door prize.

He who has health has hope. And he who has hope has everything.

For more information contact:

Danita 928.523.8588
The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention

Kinlani Eagles Health Fair flyer

Participate in Celebrate Youth Day!

Dear Celebrate Youth Day Participant,

Another year is rapidly coming to a close and it is time for us to begin planning for Celebrate Youth Day (CYD) 2012.

We are planning for the stage (we will set up the stage only if we have enough interest) and action area to be in separate areas again this year. This will allow for more performances and demonstrations. To better serve the community, we want to include as many exhibitors as possible.  As in years past, we may have to limit tables and accept participants on a first come, first serve basis.  Please request what you think you will need and we will do our best to accommodate every request.

We want this to be the best CYD ever, but we will need your cooperation, patience, and understanding to accomplish this goal.  Please call Connie at 779-5361 if you have any questions.

Schools are encouraged to participate by providing performances or a table with information and or an activity for kids. 

Celebrate Youth Day is sponsored by Citizens Against Substance Abuse (CASA), the Coconino County Alliance Against Drugs (CCAAD), and the Flagstaff Mall.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you and your organization at CYD 2012 on January 28, 2012

Sincerely,

Connie S. Leto 
Executive Director

Intro letter (above)
Application for permit to use Flagstaff Mall
CYD Mall Rules
Mall Insurance Requirements

Guiding Good Choices - A Substance Abuse Prevention Program

Arizona’s Children Association presents
GUIDING GOOD CHOICES
A SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM

Skills training to assist parents in reducing the risks of substance abuse and delinquent behaviors for the children they parent.

Free of charge!
*free workbook included*
individual in-home or groups
science-based, proven effective

For information or to make a referral, contact:

Carol Reiman, LMSW
creiman@arizonaschildren.org
928.853.1055 Cell
928.527.1400 Fax

Referral form

Upcoming Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Class: Tuesday, January 17th

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a course designed to help students cultivate their own mindfulness practice.

Mindfulness is a way of waking up to your life, of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in your life.  It is a way of doing something for yourself that only you can do—consciously working with your own stress, pain, illness, and the challenges of daily life.

By enrolling in MBSR, you will learn the following:

• Practical methods for focusing your attention
• Coping skills to improve your ability to handle stressful situations
• To increase awareness of the interconnectedness of mind and body in health and illness
• Gentle body-focused conditioning exercises to strengthen and release muscle tension
• To cultivate greater balance in your life

The class schedule consists of 8 weekly classes of 2 hours each and one 5 hour day of mindfulness.  There are over 20 total hours of instruction. 

This course is modeled on MBSR developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.  This program has been taught for over 30 years and research indicates efficacy in an array of areas of both physical and mental distress.

Nicolette Sachs, course instructor, has taught Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to nearly 150 students during the past 9 years.  As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Nicolette has sustained a private practice in Flagstaff for 16 years.

There will be a free orientation session held on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012, from 9:30-11:00am. The full course begins on Tuesday, January 24th, from 9:30-11:30am.  The course will go for 8 consecutive weeks.

The Day of Mindfulness is scheduled for Saturday, March 3rd.  The cost for the 8 weekly classes, including the mindfulness all day, and course materials is $250.00.

The course location is: Academy of the Martial Way, 2708 N. 4th St., Suite E-1, Flagstaff  (located in the Knoles Village Center off 4th Street).

Please contact Nicolette at (928) 526-1961 x4 or nssachs@gmail.com with any questions and to reserve your place in this MBSR class.

Healthy Living Workshops: Learn How to Take Control

Do you have diabetes, heart disease, COPD, arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, or other ongoing health condition?

The Healthy Living workshop can teach you the skills you need to manage your condition and get your life back.

Workshop meets once a week for 6 weeks. Enjoy the company and support of others living with chronic conditions.

Workshop is free!
Space is limited, call to register.

Next workshop will be offered:
Thursday, January 19 – February 23, 2012
9:00 – 11:30 am
Adult Center
Thorpe Park, Flagstaff

For more information contact:
Carol Sullivan
928-679-7266
csullivan@coconino.az.gov

Estimate Your Risk of Cancer

Greetings,

Below is a link to an online cancer risk assessment that you might find useful when internet access is available for individuals to connect to take the assessment and receive their assessment. I tried it. Check it out if you haven’t already.

http://www.diseaseriskindex.harvard.edu/update/hccpquiz.pl?lang=english&func=home&page=cancer_index

Marissa Navakuku
Tribal Liaison
Office of the Vice President for Research
The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention

P.O. Box 5659
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
928.523.8588
Marissa.L.Navakuku@nau.edu

Youth Development Workshop with Dr. Gale Gorke

The Arizona Center for After School Excellence

invites you to a 3 Hour Workshop:

Understanding Youth Developmental Assets

Dr. Gale Gorke, founder of Kids Kan, Inc., is coming back to Arizona for another engaging workshop series! Dr. Gorke has served as a District Coordinator for after school programs in California, has over 25 years of teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels, and has a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with focus on academic intervention.

Dr. Gorke was the Keynote Speaker at the 2011 Arizona Statewide After school Conference and has facilitated numerous inspiring workshops with AzCASE!

FLAGSTAFF
Tuesday, January 17th
9 am - Noon
Flagstaff Family Resource Center
4000 N. Cummings St., Flagstaff
$30/person

Workshop participants will learn about the youth developmental assets: the experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them to become caring, responsible adults ready for college, work and life. Participants will walk about with concrete strategies to incorporate asset-building into their after school program.

DHS Training Requirements Met
Child Development
(3 hrs. per session)
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of their session.

Registration is first come, first serve.  You can register here:
http://azafterschool.org/Events/AzCASE-Trainings/YouthDevelopmentWorkshop.aspx

Free Webinar: New Wave of Drugs-Heroin & Synthetic Drugs

What is Spice, K2, Salts? We are being told by our relatives and training clients that many Native youth see synthetic drugs as an easy and safe way to get high. Synthetic drugs can actually be very dangerous, recognizing the chemical compounds can have unpredictable effects. The packets are usually labeled "Not for human consumption," and no words could be more true.

Join us Wednesday, February 1st from 10-11 AM MST for this engaging, tuition-free webinar to examine the ongoing trend of synthetic drug abuse and the return of heroin abuse.  This webinar will offer prevention resources to help service professionals, parents, and communities respond today.

Featured Presenters include:

Walter Lamar (Wichita/Blackfeet), President and CEO of  Lamar Associates
Steven Juneau (Haida/Blackfeet), Vice-President and Director of Training for Indian Country Training.


Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO

To register, please click here.

Kinlani Eagles Health Fair

Greetings all,

Happy New Year! NACP is sponsoring a Health Fair for the Kinlani (Flagstaff Boardertown Dorm) Dorms on January 27th, 2011. I have attached the initial letter and the form to fill out if you are interested. We would love to have you be a part of this event! Please pass this on to any organization that may be interested.

Thanks and take care!

Marissa Navakuku
Tribal Liaison
Office of the Vice President for Research
The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention
928.523.8588
Marissa.L.Navakuku@nau.edu

Health Fair letter
Health Fair participation form

Flagstaff Community Health Action Network meeting Wed Jan. 4

The next FlagCHAN meeting will be at the 2625 N. King Street building from 11:30 am – 1pm.  Potluck theme is Southern food and it starts at 11:15 am.  Cancer prevention and treatment will be the topic of our guest speaker, Marissa Navakuku from the Native American Cancer Prevention.  Hope to see you there!

Jan. 4 meeting agenda