By Sunie Wood
For years, Indigenous Tribes have kept historical records through oral history. Rather than writing their history in words on paper, as Europeans have done, Native Elders pass history through generations in the stories they tell younger generations about events.
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February is Children’s Dental Health Month. The California Dental Association (CDA) declared this to focus attention on the health of children’s teeth and gums. The goal is to support families to create healthy habits that help prevent dental pain and problems.
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Medi-Cal coverage has expanded! More adults are now able to get full-scope Medi-Cal coverage. Immigration status and assets no longer matter. Chapa-De celebrates this expanded access to vital healthcare services for more of our community.
Celebrate Soup Day with a Heart Healthy Recipe
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Eating a variety of nutritious foods can help promote your health and wellbeing this month and all year long. February is American Heart Month and February 4th is National Soup Day. Heart healthy soups can be great recipes for the cold weather.
New year’s resolutions can help us focus on good health. But people can often choose goals that feel overwhelming very quickly. The goals are not sustainable, and the changes don’t last.
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The start of a new year is a great time to commit to your own health and wellness. Establishing healthy habits now can help promote wellbeing all year.
Chapa-De Indian Health is very proud to support education for local American Indian/Alaska Native students. One way that we do this is through our annual April Moore Memorial Scholarship Program. The application is now open for the 2024-2025 school year.
Chapa-De Indian Health is excited to welcome Partnership Healthplan to our area! Partnership expanded to more Northern California counties effective on January 1, 2024. This includes Placer, Nevada and Yuba counties.
Pregnancy is a life-changing event that leaves many parents-to-be wondering where to even start. Two little lines on a pregnancy test lead to appointments, diet changes, even holiday restrictions. It can feel overwhelming. Luckily, you have a team ready to help in the Chapa-De Maternal Child Health Department.
Being cold is miserable. As we get closer to the wet and snowy season, finding ways to keep warm is more essential than ever. Use these tips to fight off the frost and stay comfortable this winter:
There’s an old myth that you lose more than half of your body heat through your head.