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Pathways to Health
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November 5, 2024
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Did you Know?
National Rural Health Day is November 21! In honor of National Rural Health Day, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) is partnering with StoryCorps to highlight the incredible work being done in rural, Tribal, and geographically isolated communities. Learn more.
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Increasing Access to Culturally Relevant Foods
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SWCAHEC collaborated with regional clinics, community organizations/ agencies, and schools to bring 12 indigenous cooking classes and workshops to the communities of Southwestern Colorado. We emphasized the importance of connecting the community with Indigenous food experts. Each class highlighted one or more Indigenous ingredients such as, sumac berries, blue corn, juniper ash and many more. We were inspired by the participation of the community and knowledge by indigenous food experts! Please view SWCAHEC’s Indigenous Food page to learn more about the topics we covered. We thank the SNAP-Ed for American Indian Communities in Colorado for supporting this project. Additionally, we owe a special thank you to our regional partners and the community of Southwestern Colorado for the collaboration and participation of each class and workshop.
Interested in future collaboration of Indigenous foods cooking classes or workshops? Please contact RHC, Chelsie at [email protected]
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Suicide Prevention
75% of Suicide deaths in La Plata County are men, 12% of which are construction workers. Refer yourself or loved ones to the 18-point head inspection by visiting www.mantherapy.org. For additional resources and information email Sydney at [email protected] or visit La Plata County Suicide Prevention (lpcgov.org).
If you have lost someone to suicide please consider joining our International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event, Nov 23rd 11:30-1:30pm at the Durango Public Library. This is a great way to honor our loved ones and learn about available resources in our community. Registration at: https://durango-colorado.isosld.afsp.org/
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Substance Use Disorder
November 7 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Each month, ECHO offers an ECHO session with an interprofessional team of specialists including physicians, behavioral health specialists and Peer Mentors focusing on the management and treatment of patients with Substance Use Disorders. The 1 hour long clinics include an opportunity to present cases, receive recommendations from specialists, engage in a didactic session and become part of a learning community. Together, we will manage patient cases so that every patient gets the care they need.
CME, CNE, and CPE will be offered.
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Leadership Diversity Conference Is November 8th
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WEBINARS, TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES
- National Center for Farmworker’s Health is hosting a series of Learning Collaboratives. More information can be found here.
- Sources of Strength is offering multiple upcoming information sessions and webinars. Details and registration information can be found on the Sources of Strength Events webpage.
- Mark your calendar and plan to join The 2024 Colorado Food is Medicine Summit. This one-day event brings together policy and practice leaders from across the state to engage in insightful discussions and explore strategies to increase access to essential nutrition programs. Join us at The Summit and help continue this vital momentum! Registration details and cost to follow. Event Details: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 8am-4pm, History Colorado Center.
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Breastfeeding lowers your breast cancer risk
Research shows mothers who breastfeed lower their risk of pre- and post-menopausal breast cancer. And, breastfeeding longer than the recommended six months can provide additional protection,” says Lindsey Wohlford, wellness dietitian.
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Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk, Intertribal founder of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week. Image courtesy Indigenous Milk Medicine Week.
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Rematriating Milk Medicine: Indigenous Breastfeeding Rates on the Rise
“We survived the Long Walk because of human milk, our grandmas being persistent about breastfeeding,” said Amanda Singer, Project Director of the Navajo Breastfeeding Coalition. Had the infants and babies perished, the entire nation might have followed. “It was food that was provided by the holy ones for the future generations.”
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