Health Programs

Diabetes Program: This program's primary objective is to reach family members of diagnosed diabetics to provide support, information, and educational programs. For example: diabetic support group, nutrition education, and an annual diabetic camp.

This program's secondary objective includes preventing the complication of diabetes, early diagnosis of people with diabetes, and addressing emotional aspects. For example: Regular individualized meetings with a registered dietician, Foot risk assessment our clinic Public Health Nurse, Free glucometer and glucose strips, and Quarterly Case Management to be completed through home assessments and office visits.

The programs tertiary prevention is for diabetics who are considered high risk in feet and in blindness. Services include Quarterly referrals to appropriate medical personnel, coordination of transit, and to provide referrals for foot and eye glasses as necessary utilizing all available funds to support these services.

Medical Clinic:  Our Clinic is currently open Monday - Friday from 8-5 and on Thursdays from 10-5.   Our clinic is served by one full time physician and one full time nurse practioner. 

Pharmacy:  Our Pharmacy is open during the same hours as the clinic and is on-site.  The pharmacy offers services to those receiving care  in our clinic who hold a CDIB card or who are eligible for services.

Dental Clinic:  Our Dental Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and on Thursdays from 10 am to 5 pm.  Our dental clinic staff consists of both a full time dentist and dental hygeinist.  Dental services are available to both Natives and Non-Native Patients.

Title VI Nutrition Program: This program provides noon meals Monday through Friday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm for Native American seniors and disabled family members. Eligible individuals need to live in portions of Payne, Lincoln, and Logan counties. The noon meal can be enjoyed at the Iowa Tribal grounds in the White Cloud Building or it can be delivered to a homeboud person's home. The Title VI services also include transportation to medical and personal business appointments, scheduled shopping trips and seasonal activities.

A full time cook is on staff to prepare nutritionally balanced meals meeting 1/3 RDA requirements. The meals are nutritionally balanced and served with table cloths, silverware, and china. The meals delivered are in insulated containers to maitain warmth for home delivery. A full time outreach worker is on staff to assist with finding aging resources available: income assistance, aging support services, and general services to assist elders in maintaining independence within their home. In addition, a full time Title VI Coordinator is on staff to manage and oversee senior nutrition and out reach services.

Community Health Representative (CHR): The CHR program supplies direct patient care, screening and facilitation of other services and referrals to other Para professional health care providers in the Perkins area.  The CHR program also organizes a yearly Health Fair along with drive-thru flu shots and monthly Lunch and Learns on various health topics which are held at the WhiteCloud Building.  The CHR program also teaches CPR/First Aid/AED and Blood Born Pathogen training throughout the community. 

Substance Abuse Program: offers assistance to families and individuals who are dealing with living problems associated with drug abuse. The program offers education and counseling services. The program goal is to assist the individual in adopting and maintaining a chemical free lifestyle. This program is open to the community at large on a fee-for-service basis. The focus is on DUI, assessment and and psychological counseling.

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Wellness Center - Our Wellness Center is located at the Tribal Comples 3 miles south of Perkins and is open to the entire community.  Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Non-Native Membership rates for the Wellness Center is $15.00 per month with special rates for Senior Citizens.  Membership fees are waived for those who hold a CDIB card.  For more information call the Wellness Center at (405) 547-2473.

 

Seneca Smith, Director of Health Services
email: ssmith@iowanation.org