1 Numa News Sprouting Pinenut September 2018 Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribal Newsletter www.fpst.org Volume 12 Issue 9 September 2018 1 2 Laura Ijames Tribal Secretary Report [email protected] Our department participated in the Back to School Night which was held at the Fallon Convention Center. Jolene Thomas, Secretary’s Assistant, invested her time as a volunteer for the event where many backpacks and supplies given out for the new school year. It was good to see the whole community come out and support our youth. I would like to thank the FPST Co-Ed Softball team for donating their winning plaque to the tribe. Since the tribe donated to the team, they named the team after the tribe. I am glad to see that tribal donations are enriching our young adults in a positive way. If you would like to see the plaque and picture it will be in the lobby at the administration building. A successful antelope hunt The Labor Day weekend is coming soon and I hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend. Committee Openings: Land and Water Resources– 2 vacancies Senior Committee– 1 vacancies Election Committee Alternate-1vacancy Any interested Tribal Member may submit a Committee Appointment form to the FBC Secretary 3 1 4 5 1 6 7 1 8 FPST CO-ED SLOWPITCH CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the FPST Co-Ed Softball Team on their 1st place win in the Oasis Adult Softball Association League on Tuesday, August 8, 2018. The league winners received a 1st place plague as they showed why they are the top team in the league, with a big contin- gent of them tribal members. The team was sponsored by the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe. They named their team FPST since they were sponsored by the Tribe. Team players stated they love playing and most of all having fun. Back row; Jake Morford, Robert Lawson, Cody Downs, Troy Fillmore, Brett Workman, Marrisa Fillmore, Tamalia Rosse, Amy Lawry, Trevor DeBraga, Jenna Christy & Kylee Freeman. Do you need assistance with your child care cost & services? The FPST Child Care Program can help you! There are Child Care Slots available TODAY! First Come - First Served So come in Today! FOR MORE INFORMATION Please call: 775) 423-6075 ext. 235 or Visit the office located in the Tribal Administration Bldg. located at 565 Rio Vista Dr. 9 Officer Mike Henry being sworn in by Chairman George Rosalinda Berreman has been hired as the Chairman’s Assistant State veterinarian warns against human and pet contact with bats Animal Disease Laboratory confirms rabid bats in Nevada (SPARKS, Nev.)- To date this year, the Nevada Depart- ment of Agriculture (NDA) Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed six positive rabies cases (all in bats) in Clark and Washoe Counties. Rabies is common in bats throughout Nevada, and bat activity tends to increase between the months of May and October. “Always avoid direct contact with any bat, and never touch them without gloves,” Dr. JJ Goicoechea, NDA state veterinarian, said. “Don’t allow exposure to children or domestic animals.” Any bats, dead or alive, that may have been in contact with people or domestic animals should immediately be submitted to the Animal Disease Laboratory for testing and reported to county animal control and health authori- ties. Contact the lab before attempting to pick up a bat. Even though rabies prevalence in Nevada’s bat popula- tion is estimated at only one percent, the Animal Disease Laboratory confirms between 10 and 20 cases of bat ra- bies per year. To date, the lab has tested 61 bats, and six were positive for rabies (three in Clark County, and three in Washoe County). In the state of Nevada, rabies vaccination is required for dogs, cats and ferrets. Companion ani- mal owners are urged to have pets vac- cinated against rabies and maintain a regular vaccination schedule. Indoor cats should also be vaccinated, as bats can enter and exit residences unnoticed. 1 10 Fallon Tribal Health Center September 2018 FTHC Optical Department Update Chiropractic Services: Dr. Emm is now at the FTHC two days per week, Mondays and Thursdays. Podiatry Services: Available two Exciting news for the Optical Department! Existing optical days a month. Dr. Doxey, is at the FTHC on the first Friday of the equipment will be dismantled and moved out of the offices and new, month, and Dr. Giles is at the FTHC on the first Saturday of the state of the art optical equipment will be installed September 10-11, 2018. At present, Dr. Bolen is only available Tuesdays and Thurs- month. Ophthalmologist Services: at the FTHC one day each quarter. days; a Wait List / Call Back List had to be instituted. Beginning the Dr. Wolfe, Ophthalmologist, will be at the FTHC on September 5-6, third week in September, once the new equipment is installed, Dr. 2018. Dental / Hygienist Services: Currently, the FTHC has one Bolen will begin working three days a week at the FTHC. Optometry full-time Dentist, one full-time Hygienist, and two full-time Dental services will be available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Assistants. There is a Wait List / Call Back list instituted. The FTHC Leneva George has started to contact patients on the Wait List to set Director is advertising for a second Dentist and a full-time Dental appointments. This is only the beginning for the Optical Department. Receptionist. Joe Herman, Health Center Director is advertising for a second Optometrist to work with Dr. Bolen. We may soon be able to offer The FTHC Diabetes Program will be hiring an Assistant Person- more days of Optometry services. al Trainer to work with Joey Fanjul. The new position will allow us FTHC On The Move! Set To Improves Services! to offer more hours at the Wellness Center. Interviews will be held the first week in September. Patient Registration: Is now fully staffed. Shelby Harrison is the new Front Desk Receptionist, and Hannah Arthur and Breanne Ellis The FTHC JVN Program will change from its current location are the Patient Registration Clerks. We appreciate your patience as in the Optical Department to the Medical Suite. The new optical we were filling these positions. equipment cannot be housed in one office, so JVN will be moved to another location. Pharmacy: Is now fully staffed. Kent Worswick, Pharmacist supervises the Pharmacy Technicians. Andrew Leef, Pharmacy Clara Molina, RN, is working on incorporating a Smoking Cessation Technician began work on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Welcome Program at the Fallon Tribal Health Center. Clara is working Andrew! Jim Gosar, Pharmacist is available to assist when Kent is with the Hometown Health to set up the program. Please look for away from the office. Kent and two Pharmacy Technicians attended future announcements. Indian Health Service training in Phoenix the final week-end in Walk-In patients are accepted at the FTHC. You are encour- August to update their Point Of Service skills. aged to either call in to speak with Kathy Post, Medical Receptionist, Medical Suite: New equipment: New Health-o-meter digital scales or come to the Medical Suite window to request to see the Registered have been set up in each exam room (this afford privacy to every Nurse. You will then be asked to return to Patient Registration to patient), new vital signs wall units have been installed in every exam obtain a “sticker”, and bring it back to the Medical Suite. Patients room (we no longer roll units from room to room), a new emergency will be triaged by the Registered Nurse, and depending on the medical gurney was placed into use last week (it and be lowered very outcome may be scheduled to see a Provider that day, or an close to the ground and can support up to 800 pounds). The gurney is appointment may be made, or you may not need to see a Provider. housed in the FTHC treatment room for emergency medical response. Telehealth: The response to this program has been well Fallon Tribal Health Center received. Patients comment that they appreciate not having to travel Welcomes You To The to other areas for service. Code Blue Training: All FTHC staff that may be involved in responding to a Code Blue situation will update Grand Opening Toi Ticutta Wellness Center their training on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the FTHC. and Health Fair Lab: Gena Williammee, Taylor Abe, and Dr. Eric Herzog, Thursday, October 25, 2018 Physician and Lab Director have been gearing up and training for the 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. next step for the FTHC Lab: A Moderate Complexity Lab. New 8955 Mission Road, Fallon, Nevada equipment and supplies were ordered, and extensive training for all personnel involved in conducting lab procedures is on-going. Luncheon will be served Mid-September is the proposed start date. Booths and Activities 11 Fallon Tribal Health Center Mental Health & Substance Abuse Department by Leslie Steve, Director September is National Recovery Month Mental Health Program: Assessments, Counseling/ Therapy & Psychiatric Services Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate health im- Dr. Sonny Ruckstuhl, Clinical Psychologist Mondays & provements made by those who are managing Tuesdays other health conditions such as hypertension, dia- Dr. Steven Rubin, Psychiatrist, Wednesdays betes, asthma, and heartdisease. The observance reinforces the positive message that behavioral Substance Abuse Program: Assessments & health is essential to overall health, prevention Outpatient Treatment Services works, treatment is effective, and people can and Ellen Johnson, MA, LADC, and Thelma Simon, BS, do recover. LADC, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.