Health Tips

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 […]

Nutrition Matters

Ready to start living a more vibrant life? The journey to better health begins in your kitchen! Embrace Whole Foods and Limit Processed and Packaged Foods Planning and Meal Prep […]

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 […]

Preventative Health: Taking Control

Many of us like being in control. When it comes to our health, although there will always be certain things that are out of our control, like our genetics, there […]

New Activity Program Coming to the SMSC

Starting in January 2024, the SMSC Wellness Department is transitioning from the Fitbit Program to a new activity program called Walkingspree. Full-time employees and their spouses can earn rewards for […]

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 […]