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December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month, a time to remember that the holidays may not be happy for everyone due to the "winter blues," when some experience depression with fewer daylight hours. What is "SAD"? According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), SAD is a recurrent, seasonal type of depression with symptoms during part of the year. For winter-pattern SAD, symptoms include: Hypersomnia, or oversleeping Overeating Social withdrawal So
Indian Health Care Resource Center hosted its annual meeting this past Monday, celebrating a year of accomplishments and honoring the people who have shaped the organization’s legacy. The event featured special guests who were instrumental in IHCRC’s early days, including Pam Iron, the first Executive Director; Dorothy Jones, the first WIC Supervisor; Luke McIntosh, the first IHS Project Officer; and Janice Edmiston, the first Community Development employee. CEO Carmelita Ske
In 1992, President George H.W. Bush declared it the “Year of the American Indian,” and that November marked the first official recognition of National Native American Heritage Month. Every U.S. president since has continued the tradition, honoring “the storied legacy of American Indians and Alaska Natives” and celebrating the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native peoples. As November draws to a close, the spirit of the month doesn’t end. Native American Heri
