November 14,2009 "Dancing Down Blood Sugars" Pow wow

The Indian Walk-In Center's Diabetes, HP/DP, and Health Programs are sponsoring the "Dancing Down Blood Sugars" - Honoring People with Diabetes Pow wow. Grand Entry at 6 pm. General Admission: $2.00 - Elders 60+ & Children under 12 Free. For more information contact: Diabetes Coordinator 801-214-7662. Indian Walk-In Center, 120 West 1300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

11/14/2009 "Walking Down Blood Sugars" Walk

The Health Promotion/Disease Prevention & Diabetes Programs are Sponsoring a "Walking Down Blood Sugars" Walk. Please register with Gay D. Pinnecoose 801-214-7665 or email gpinn@iwic.org . T-Shirts will be given to the first 50 registered. On-site registration at 8:00 am. Walk will start promptly at 9 am at the Indian Walk-in Center parking lot located 120 west 1300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Hepatitis Education and Bingo on October 16, 2009

The HIV/STI Program will be hosting an evening of education about Hepatitis featuring Melanie Wallintine from Utah State Department of Health HIV, STD, Viral Hepatitis & TB Program. Melanie runs the Viral Hepatitis program. If you attend the educational portion of our evening, you will be given a bingo card to participate in Bingo for Prizes.

Time: 6 - 8 PM

A light dinner will be served.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Week

Suicide Prevention Awareness Week is September 6, 2009 to September 12, 2009 with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2009
Join IWIC in supporting this awareness week by wearing yellow ribbons.
Are you are someone you love at risk of suicide? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
You may save a life by getting the facts and taking appropriate action.
Suicide Warning Signs:
Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, available pills or other means
Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person
Feeling hopeless
Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge
Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities - seemingly without thinking
Feeling trapped - like there is no way out
Increasing alcohol or drug use
Withdrawing from friends, family and society
Feeling anxious, agitated, or unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
Experienceing dramatic mood changes
Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life.

There are resources at IWIC for counseling. Our phone number is 801-486-4877 ask for a behaviorial health counselor or therapist.

Diabetes Program Update

There are some exciting events coming for the Native American community. There will be a "World Diabetes Day" on Saturday , November 14th 2009 held at the Indian Walk-In Center Auditorium. To celebrate this day there will be drawings held throughout the day for crockpots, aprons, cookware, pedometers, gym bags, fanny packs... There will be free LDL tests, HbA1c tests, Blood Pressure screening, foot checks, BMI and Glucose Screenings. Our new CDE,RD will be on hand to discuss any and all concerns you have regarding your diabetes as well as the new PA and Nurse for the new clinic in Tooele. There will be food demonstrations as well. Please watch for the upcoming flyer in September.

Soon a 12 week Self-Management class will begin with some great incentives for all who participate. Please call Toni Williams at 801-214-7662.

12/5 - 6/2009 * 20th Holiday Arts Market 2009

Sat. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sun. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Indian Walk-In Center

120 West 1300 South

Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

(801) 486-4877

STD Information and BINGO August 14, 2009 6 PM

In order to get Bingo cards, you must attend the short presentation on the transmission of STDs and take a short pre and post test. Come join us for lots of fun.

Job Announcement:: Finance Manager

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(5/15-17): Indian Taco Sale at Living Traditions

The Indian Walk-In Center will have Tacos and Frybread for sale at the Living Traditions event.

WHERE: Washington Square, Salt Lake City & County Building, 450 South 200 East.

SCHEDULE of SALE: Friday, May 15, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
Saturday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Our tacos will cost $8.00 and our Frybread will be $3.00 so please stop by and purchase some food from our non-profit agency.

For more information about the taco/frybread sale, please call: 801-486-4877.

For more information about Living Traditions please go to the Living Traditions website: www.slcgov.com/Arts/livingtraditions