December 15, 2005
Looking back at 2005
The Health Education Department (H.E.) was active in health and safety awareness efforts throughout the Delta.
HEALTH FAIRS
Working together with other departments and organizations, H.E. responded to requests for health fairs and/or bike helmet fests in:
- Bethel (Feb., May)
- St. Mary’s (April, July)
- Holy Cross (March)
- Chuathbaluk (November)
- Tununak (May)
Quyana, Delta villages and residents for your interest and participation! We hope to see you and many new faces and places in the coming year.
KNOWING IS CARING
The monthly radio program, Knowing Is Caring, invited specialists from various community organizations and YKHC departments to speak to the listening audience on aspects of several health concerns:
- January--Cervical Cancer
- February--Heart Disease
- March--National Nutrition Month
- April--National Child Abuse Prevention Month/Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- May--Mental Health Month
- June--National HIV Testing Day
- July--Immunizations
- August--Heart Health Training
- September--Nutrition and Fitness
- October--Breast Cancer
- November--Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases
- December--Give a Gift of Health to Yourself
Tune in to KYUK radio, every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. to learn more or call in with any questions you may have.
FAREWELL...
We bid a poignant farewell to Julia Brown, community health representative, who served Kongiganak and surrounding villages. She retired after 16 years of dedicated service, giving a parting speech during the 2005 Tribal Gathering.
WORKING TOGETHER...
We worked toward excellent health for all by participating in a variety of community events:
- Flu Shot/Immunization Saturday Clinic
- National HIV Testing Day
- Elder Fun Walk/Run
- Kindergarten Round Up
- Well Child Head Start Round Up
- School Walk for Diabetes
- Women’s Health “Ladies Day Out”
- TB Education in villages
- World AIDS Day
- Dr. Seuss’ Birthday: reading to students
- Bethel Fire Department school tours
- Bethel AIDS Task Force
- EMT services with Bethel Fire Department
- Youth Group formation in Tununak
Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year to everyone!