By: Cheyenne Kluever BSN, RN, EBCI Tribal Option CareManager and Michaela Warren BSN, RN, Tribal Option Care Manager Specialty Lead July is Health Vision Month! Your eyes are often referred to as ‘the window to your soul,’ as beyond just…
Read Moreby: ANGELA MONCADA (Tribal option specialty lead care manager) June is Men’s Health Month. This is a great reminder for men of all ages to focus on their overall well-being. Taking care of your health doesn’t have to mean making…
Read MoreWritten 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,…
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