Protecting the Eyes

Staying Safe in the Workplace and Around UV Light The longer we are exposed to UV radiation, the more we are at risk for developing conditions such as cataracts, pterygium […]

Clean Out Medicine Cabinets to Prevent Abuse

By Bill Weiers, Pharmacist, SMSC Pharmacy Do you have pills leftover from your last dental procedure? Are you saving an antibiotic in case you develop another sinus infection? While keeping […]

A Heart Attack Waiting to Happen

Are You “A Heart Attack Waiting to Happen” (AHAWTH)? How many times have your heard that expression? We all know someone like this. It’s Uncle John, Grandpa Mike, or your […]

Pain-free Breast Exams are Coming to the SMSC

Your annual breast exam is coming up and now, thanks to new technology, you don’t have to worry about radiation or pain. The Tribal Public Health team is excited to […]

Get Ready for the 2023 Health and Wellness Expo

October is here and that means the Wellness and Benefits Expo is excited to display a wide variety of services at the annual Health Expo!  Among the dozens of things […]

The Power of Gratitude

By Angie Mostrom, Nurse Practitioner in Tribal Public Health Our culture seems to bombard us with daily messages saying that we should have more, do more, and be more, which […]

The Power of Self-Care

By Cassandra England, Counselor at ASPIRE The act of self-care involves anything you do to take care of yourself to stay physically, mentally, and emotionally well. Its benefits include better […]

Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

by Cassandra England, Counselor at ASPIRE What is negative self-talk? Negative self-talk is speaking harshly toward yourself. Four common types of negative self-talk include: The good news is, in the […]

Steps to Prevent Suicide and Fentanyl-Related Overdose

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS CONTENT ABOUT SUICIDE AND DISCUSSES SUICIDAL FEELINGS. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.2 million people attempted suicide in 2020. Many more […]