The Health and Wellness Department at Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa is once again hosting a variety of free summer wellness camps for area American Indian children and youth. For more information see page 1
Wellness Adventures Diabetes Prevention camp
June 9 - 13: Grades 1 - 4
June 16 - 20: Grades 3 - 6
July 7 - 11: Grades 1 - 4
July 14 - 18: Grades 5 - 8
Wellness Adventures: Choices Camp
July 23 - 27: Grades 5 - 8Tulsa Indian Youth Program Wellness Camps
June 9 - 13: Grades 3 - 6
June 16 - 20: Grades 1 - 4
July 23 - 27: Grades 3 - 6
Sports and Recreation Camps
July 7 - 11: Grades 5 - 6
July 14 - 18: Grades 3 - 4
Basketball Camp
July 21-25: Grades 3-6
General clinic calendar:
- June 4 - Clinic closed in the morning for monthly staff meeting and training; clinic opens at 1:00 pm
Heart Savers classes - Satellite Clinic @ 1630 S Main
Learn more about becoming a participant in the Heart Saver's Program for Type II Diabetes, please call Stacy Berg, CCVD Case Manager at 588-1900 x2238.
IHCRC Native Nations Youth Council and IHCRC Camp Fire Community Family Club meetings
Regular Monthly Meeting – The Native Nations Youth Council and Campfire Community Club are suspending regular meetings during the summer. New fun activities and events will resume after school resumes in August. Contact Kerri at 588-1900, ext. 2279 with any questions.
Express yourself at a Traditional Ties Food & Fitness Meeting at IHCRC
Come have a light dinner at IHCRC on Thursday evening, May 22 and learn about opportunities to involve your family in community gardening. IHCRC would like to hear your opinions about any ideas and activities you think IHCRC could use to help teach our Indian youth how to eat healthy and stay active. We are also interested in discussing ways to help our young people become more connected to their traditional Indian heritage. We will meet in the IHCRC Board Room from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the main clinic, 550 S. Peoria Avenue. For more information, contact Nancy O’Banion @ 382-1220.
Nuturing Families classes Guest Speakers and Upcoming Class Topics
- May 28 - “Dental Health & Wellness”, Misty Chaser D.D.S, IHCRC
- June 11 - "Helping Our Youngest in Need", Linda Watts, Emergency Infant Services
- June 25 - “Healthy Relationships”, Melissa Lockhart, DVIS-Call Rape
Diabetes Prevention Class
This is a three-part class. Please plan on attending all three class dates so that you benefit from all of the important topics. Classes are being offered:
- June 2, 9, 16 – Monday 12:30-1:30pm
All classes will be held at the IHCRC Wellness Center located at 1630 S. Main. Enroll with the scheduling clerks in person or call 588-1900, ext. 2224. Contact Kay Meek at 588-1900, ext. 2276 with any questions.
Quarterly Diabetic Cooking Classes
The first cooking class will meet on Friday, June 20 at 11:00 am. Classes will be held at the IHCRC Satellite office located at 1630 South Main.
Tobacco Cessation Classes
Satellite Office, 1630 S. Main from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm. The IHCRC’s Health and Wellness Department will be offering a six-week smoking cessation class held every other Wed. night starting April 2. We ask participants to attend all six sessions. Interested participants are eligible to receive Chantix if the attend/participate in four of the six sessions. For more information or to enroll, contact Clayton Tselee at (918) 588-1900 ex. 2244.
- May 28
- June 4
Circles of Care meetings
The Circles of Care Advisory Board meeting is held on the second Monday evening of each month. Contact Dr. Bartgis at (918) 588-1900, ext. 2241 for more information.
Native Nations Youth Council and Camp Fire Community Family Club meetings
Regular Monthly Meeting – Native Nations Youth Council is open to all Indian youth ages 13-18 years old. The Camp Fire Community Family Club meetings are combined with the Native Nations. Regular meetings of both groups are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:00 pm, prior to Circles of Care Youth Drum Group practice. Meetings are held at the Youth Services Activity Center, 311 S. Madison. Field trips and special events are usually held on Saturdays. Contact Kerri at 588-1900, ext. 2279 with any questions.
KIds Group Exercise and Healthy Snacks Class
Come and have some fun and get your heart pumping too! If you want to meet other kids and get some exercise, this is your chance! Classes are held at Central Community Center every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 pm – except for the last Tuesday of the month when Snack Class will be held instead. Learn how to make quick, easy, and healthy snacks! Snack classes are held once a month on the last Tuesday of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at the IHCRC Satellite Office (1630 S. Main). Please contact Alison Arrington 588-1900, ext. 2216 with any questions.