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“Serving all seven districts of the Gila River Indian Community” Blackwater - Hashen Kehk - Gu U Ki - Santan - Vah Ki - Komatke - Maricopa Colony MARCH 2, 2018 WWW.GRICNEWS.ORG VOL. 21, NO. 5 PRESORTED PRESORTED Permit No. 25 No. Permit STANDARD U.S. Postage U.S. Iwo Jima flag raising remembered at 73rd Anniversary AZ Sacaton, PAID Change Service Requested AZ 85147 Sacaton, Box 459 P.O. News Gila River Indian IN the GRIN BIE visits Gila Crossing Community School Page 3 GRBC TV Guide Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Page 4 Ira H. Hayes Post 84 color guard leads the Iwo Jima Landing Anniversary parade down Casa Blanca Road on Feb. 24. This marks the 73rd Anniversary of the raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima. Gila River Police Christopher Lomahquahu morial Park where the grandstand Gila River Indian News Dept. reports was located. Page 5 Veterans from posts across The rumble of a chrome the state and country, descended two-engine propeller driven on Sacaton for the 73rd Anniver- B-25J Mitchell soared over the Congressman Lujan sary of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising crowd and three brightly painted visits Gila River parade and ceremony held in Sac- yellow PT-17 Stearman biplanes aton, Ariz. on Feb. 24. signaled the beginning of the Health Care Tony McDaniel, Ira H. parade and flag-raising ceremo- Page 6 Hayes American Legion Post 84 ny. Adjutant, said that members of Below, honored guests for the post worked hard over the the parade were, Salvador Leon Billy Allen: Tales past seven months organizing the a World War II veteran Iwo Jima annual event, and were glad to see survivor Oliver Babbitts. from range it finally come to fruition. Babbitts was in the U.S. Page 7 McDaniel said, veterans Army as a Chief Warrant Officer groups from all over came out to 3 and was part of the Army Corps More Iwo Jima recognize the raising of the Amer- Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN of Engineers with the water dis- World War II veterans offer a salute as the American Flag held by parade coverage ican flag over Mount Suribachi on the St. Peter Indian Mission School passes through grand stand. tillation division, he landed on the island of Iwo Jima and of the Iwo Jima 5 days after the Marines service of veterans in recent wars. lined the sides of Casa Blanca the way down to the Matthew B. Page 8 Thousands of spectators Road from Skill Center Road all Juan – Ira H. Hayes Veterans Me- Continued on Page 8 GRIC Fit News Miss Gila River and Jr. Miss say ‘thank you’ at farewell dinner Page 9 Roberto A. Jackson their farewell addresses, in which Tribal Education Gila River Indian News each young lady spoke about their The time has come for Miss respective reigns. Department starts Gila River Anissa Garcia and Jr. Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis was CDESS Miss Gila River Haili Gonzales among the first to give remarks, to pass on their crowns to new and he spoke of the strides Miss Page 10 royalty. But before the 2018 Gila and Jr. Miss Gila River made over River Royalty Pageant takes place the year. “This year was a jour- Arizona Coyotes on March 3 at 4 p.m. at the Boys ney,” he said. When speaking of & Girls Clubs of the East Valley Gonzales, Gov. Lewis said, “I’m donates to CBCS Gila River Branch – Sacaton in so proud of where you’ve come District 3, Garcia and Gonzales this past year.” Page 12 shared the spotlight one last time Gov. Lewis also sees a bright at the 2017 Miss Gila River Roy- future for Garcia. “Anissa, you’re alty Farewell Dinner on Feb. 24 at going to have such great success Council Action the Anthony B. Shelde Building. in your life.” Sheets for February A large contingent of family, Following a traditional song Roberto A. Jackson/GRIN friends and supporters filled the Miss Gila River Anissa Garcia, left, hands a gift to Jr. Miss Gila Riv- 21, 2018 er Haili Gonzales at the Miss Gila River Royalty Farewell Dinner on Shelde Building to acknowledge Continued on Page 14 Page 15 Garcia and Gonzales and hear Feb. 24 at the Anthony B. Shelde Building. GILA RIVER HEALTH CARE GRRG CAREER FAIR MARCH 15, 2018 GOOD 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM FRIDAY Viola L. Johnson Administration Building 534 Gu U Ki Street, Sacaton, AZ 85147 CLOSURE For more information, call (520) 562-3321 Ext. 1342 Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Komatke Health Center Ak-Chin Clinic H I M WEEK ALL CLINICS MARCH 18 - 24, 2018 Please join the HIM department in celebrating Health Information Professionals (HIP) week on March 21st, 2018. CLOSED The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) will honor and celebrate health information professionals during the 29th annual Health Information 3/30/2018 Professionals Week March 18–24, 2018. Here are some information bytes on this integral department: 3/31/2018 • HIM is responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining medical records of hospital and clinic patients, meeting the needs of medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. PHARMACY • The departmentGila River is all about Indian the medical Community record and the CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-259-3449 processes concerning the information contained with both paper and electronic record formats. HOURS • HIM responds to the need for health information from patients, healthcareGILA providers, and RIVERmany different HEALTH CARE third party requestors 3/30/18 ... CLOSED • All staff are responsible for safeguarding the recordsGRRG 3/31/18 ... 8:30 am - 10:00 pm from loss and unauthorized use, protecting the confidentiality and privacy of the patient, collaborating 4/1/18 ..... 10:00 am - 8:00 pm with all clinical departments who use the medical record, and ensuring proper documentation issues. • Most of all, HIM staff are responsible for relaying the Normal business hours will resume correct clinical information to the right person at the Monday, April 2, 2018. If you need right time for effective and efficient healthcare. immediate assistance, call 911 or There are 17 employees within GRHC’s HIM Department visit the Emergency Department at (both atHu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital and the Komatke Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital. Health Center). Fifteen of those 17 are Native Americans, and 12 are Community members. Gila River Health Care (GRHC) is getting ready to hold the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) Program for youth and adults who are members of the EAGALA Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). The goal of the program is to help participants identify, face, and work through life issues and develop healthy coping skills, resiliency, and self-esteem. The EAGALA program, comprised of eight to 12 classes, will provide youth with “hands on a horse” ground activities and will involve no horseback riding. WHY HORSES? Horses are very intuitive creatures that respond with unique insight into exactly who we are in the moment. They are extremely sensitive to the actions of their handlers and have the uncanny ability to pick up on their feelings and reflect them. Therefore, horses are a fantastic instrument to use when getting a “read” on what is going on with a person. This is particularly useful with individuals who are unable or unwilling to verbally communicate their thoughts and/or feelings. Horses are large and powerful. This creates a natural opportunity for some to overcome fear and develop confidence. Working alongside a horse, in spite of those fears, creates confidence and provides wonderful insight when dealing with other intimidating and challenging situations in life. For more program information, please contact Jaime Arthur, Prevention Administrator, at (520) 562-3321 ext. 3936. Gila River Indian Community CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-259-3449 March 2, 2018 Gila River Indian News Page 3 Congressman Lujan visits Gila River Health Care facilities Governor Stephen Roe Lewis Lt. Governor Robert Stone Community Council Representatives District 1 Arzie Hogg Joey Whitman District 2 Carol Schurz District 3 Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Christopher Lomahquahu/GRIN Carolyn Williams GRHC Board of Directors Chairman Myron Schurz discusses the From L-R: New Mexico Congressman Ben Lujan stands with Gov. Rodney Jackson expansion of the Huhukam front entrance with Lujan on Feb. 20. Stephen Roe Lewis in front the new Hau’pal Health Center, that is District 4 nearing completion. Jennifer Allison Pamela Johnson Christopher Lomahquahu ing medical directors, provided tient entrance that is undergoing Barney Enos, Jr. Gila River Indian News insight into their area of patient a facelift. how Gila River has led by exam- Nada Celaya care. After the tour, Lujan said, ple in inspiring other tribal com- District 5 Congressman Ben Lujan re- Gemberling described the “I am impressed by the compre- munities across the country, by Franklin Pablo, Sr. cently toured Gila River Health- various departments housed in hensive services and capable fa- delivering [these] services to the Janice Stewart care facilities to see how much the Huhukam Memorial Hospital cilities that are available to the Community and its members.” Marlin Dixon they have grown in serving the and the expansion of the outpa- Community…we’ve always seen District 6 Community and their Native Anthony Villareal, Sr. neighbors nestled among the ur- Terrance B. Evans Charles Goldtooth ban centers of the Valley. When one thinks of tribal District 7 sovereignty, it evokes thoughts Devin Redbird of taking one’s own initiative to Robert Keller, Tribal Treasurer address the needs of its members Shannon White, and acting upon them. Community Council Secretary New Mexico Congressman Gila River Indian News Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM 3rd Dis- trict), visited the Community to June M.