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Tulsa Indian Youth Program for Healthy Living
In fall 2005, Indian Health Care Resource Center received three federal grants to support a new Tulsa Indian Youth Program for Healthy Living. The new grants have enabled Indian Health Care's Health Education and Wellness Department to promote the delivery of preventive health, physical activity and youth development services to Tulsa area American Indian children and youth. The youth services are provided in a culturally appropriate manner that supports the functioning of an authentic, interdependent urban Indian community of healthy children, youth and families.
The Tulsa Indian Youth Program (TIYP) offers a wide range of age-appropriate activities which promote the healthy growth and development of Indian children and youth. The program serves pre-school and school age (through 12th grade) Indian children and youth. Preventive health, physical activity and youth development programs promote healthy lifestyles, strengthen character and leadership skills and curtail high-risk behaviors. The program provides health and safety education, life skills guidance and Indian cultural enrichment activities - all in a caring and friendly atmosphere.
TIYP supports the adoption of healthy behaviors. By promoting improved self-esteem and the adoption of self-motivation techniques, Indian youth can improve their ability to function in social settings and peer relationships. The TIYP nutrition education and fitness instructors help parents and children develop strategies to overcome barriers to living a healthy and active lifestyle. The TIYP program also provides referrals to families for health and supportive services at IHCRC's health center.
The following brochure is available:
For more information about TIYP contact:
Duane Meadows, M.Ed
Tulsa Indian Youth Program Coordinator: 382-1288
dmeadows@ihcrc.org