Written by Trinity “Ryen” Bird Reed, EBCI Tribal Option Care Manager Each year, led by the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC), communities across Indian Country recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Week as a time to honor those…
Read MoreBy: Emilee R. Palmer (Tribal Option Specialty Lead Care Manager) One of the most powerful ways we, as a community, can raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month this April is by ensuring we are able to recognize the signs…
Read MoreMarch is recognized nationwide as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to recognize the importance of inclusion and equal opportunity for individuals living with developmental disabilities. Since its designation in 1987, communities across the country have used this month to raise…
Read MoreThis month, to recognize Heart Month, we encourage everyone to focus on the small, everyday choices that add up to make way for a healthier heart. For American Indian and Alaska Native communities, heart disease remains a leading cause of…
Read MoreThe EBCI Tribal Option is inviting young artists to show off their creativity in a new billboard design contest centered on the theme “Eat Well, Play Well, Stay Well.” Open to enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians…
Read MoreJuly is recognized as Healthy Vision Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of eye health and encouraging individuals to take proactive steps to protect their vision. In the United States, approximately 12 million people aged 40…
Read MoreJune is Men’s Health Month and is dedicated to raising awareness about the unique health challenges men face and to encourage proactive, preventive care. While everyone should take charge of their health, this month serves as a vital reminder for…
Read MoreApril marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about this critical issue that affects too many, especially within Native American communities. Native American children are disproportionately affected by abuse, a situation deeply rooted in historical, social,…
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month. American Heart Month is a time to pay special attention to spreading awareness about heart health and informing others about ways to prevent heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death of American…
Read MoreNational Birth Defects Prevention Month This month is dedicated to spreading awareness about birth defects, educating others on ways to prevent them, and providing support and resources for families affected. Birth defects are conditions that affect the structure or function…
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