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February is Heart Health Month

2/13/2025

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Heart Health and Diabetes: A Vital Connection ❤️🩺
Did you know that heart health and diabetes are closely linked? People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for individuals with diabetes. But the good news? You have the power to protect your heart by managing your diabetes and making heart-healthy lifestyle choices.

Here’s how diabetes impacts heart health and what you can do to reduce your risk:

High Blood Sugar: Over time, elevated blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart.
High Blood Pressure: Many people with diabetes also have high blood pressure, which puts extra strain on the heart and arteries.
High Cholesterol: Diabetes can lower "good" HDL cholesterol and raise "bad" LDL cholesterol, contributing to plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis).
Inflammation: Chronic inflammation from diabetes can further harm blood vessels and the heart.

Tips for Managing Diabetes and Protecting Your Heart

Keep Blood Sugar in Check
Work with your doctor to maintain your blood sugar levels within your target range. Regular monitoring is essential.
Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet 🥦
Choose fiber-rich foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Avoid trans fats, added sugars, and highly processed foods that can worsen both diabetes and heart risks.
Exercise Regularly 🏃‍♂️
Physical activity improves insulin sensitivity, lowers blood sugar, and strengthens your heart. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.

Monitor Blood Pressure and Cholesterol 🩺
Keep an eye on these numbers and take medications as prescribed to manage them.
Quit Smoking 🚭
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and worsens diabetes-related complications. Seek support to quit for good.
Control Stress 🧘‍♀️
Stress can affect blood sugar levels and increase your risk of heart issues. Practice relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga.

By managing your diabetes effectively and adopting heart-healthy habits, you can significantly lower your risk of cardiovascular complications. This February, during Heart Health Month, let’s remember: caring for your heart is a key part of managing diabetes—and vice versa. ❤️

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Minnesota's Good Samaritan Law

12/4/2024

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Pertussis/Whooping Cough cases are on the rise.

10/20/2024

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Pertussis/Whooping Cough cases are on the rise. The Bordetella pertussis bacterium causes the acute infection. It is transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets, saliva, and mucus. Pertussis can cause serious illness in people of all ages but is significantly dangerous for babies.

Signs and Symptoms:

The Common Cold, Fever, Runny or Stuffy Nose, Muscle aches/Fatigue
Cough- “Whoop Noise” when someone grasps for air after a cough
Difficulty breathing
Many Babies with Pertussis cough don’t cough at all.
Apnea- pause in breathing, struggle to breathe
Vomiting or exhaustion after coughing

Preventive Recommendations:

Get your DTaP (recommended for children younger than seven years old/ Tdap(recommended for older children and adults).
Wash your hands frequently, use hand sanitizer, if available
Vaccinate against the flu, COVID-19, RSV, and all other vaccine-preventable diseases

Treatment:

Seek medical; the earlier someone seeks treatment, the better. Don’t wait to see if you are getting better or worse.
Healthcare providers can choose an antibiotic that best suits the patient.

About Whooping Cough | Whooping Cough | CDC

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White Earth Community Farmer's Market is Back!

9/5/2024

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White Earth WIC Calendar for September 2024

8/30/2024

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Diabetic Bingo Cancelled for September 2024 and Health Tips

8/30/2024

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Unfortunately, Diabetic Bingo will have to be cancelled for September. Due to unforeseen circumstances (our bingo supplies have been delayed in shipping), so we are unable to host Diabetes bingo at this time. We apologize and are working hard to have things lined up for our October Diabetes Bingo schedule.

While we are disappointed to cancel Diabetic Bingo, we want to provide you with some helpful health tips for people with diabetes:

Monitor your blood sugar regularly: This is essential for managing diabetes.
Follow a healthy diet: Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Exercise regularly: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
Manage stress: Stress can affect blood sugar levels. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as meditation or yoga.
Take your medication as prescribed: If you are taking medication for diabetes, it is important to take it as directed by your doctor.
See your doctor regularly: Regular check-ups can help you manage your diabetes and prevent complications.

We appreciate your understanding and support. We look forward to seeing you at a future Diabetic Bingo event.

OCTOBER BINGO SCHEDULE
October 2nd, Wednesday: Pine Point on the west side of the school in the ENP dining hall after the 11:30am meal
October 3rd, Thursday: Shooting Star Casino at 1:00pm
October 11th, Wednesday: Elbow Lake Village at the ENP building after the 11:30am meal
October 23rd, Wednesday: Mahnomen – Valley View will be in the Community Room beginning at 1:00pm

NOVEMBER BINGO SCHEDULE
November 6th, Wednesday: Naytahwaush at the Sports Complex, ENP Dining Hall after the 11:30am meal
November 7th, Thursday: Shooting Star Casino at 1:00pm
November 13th, Wednesday: White Earth – Congregate Center, Dining Hall after the 11:30am meal
November 27th, Wednesday: Rice Lake at the Rice Lake Community Center after the 11:30am meal

Schedule is subject to change without notice. If the RBC or the E.N.P. site is closed. Bingo will be rebooked to another date, if possible.

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Check Out the Youth Vaping Resource Room to Breathe!

4/23/2024

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Click Here for Youth Vaping Resources

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Celebrating National Public Health Week

3/27/2024

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During the first week of April, communities nationwide celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW). During this week we recognize and appreciate public health's role in our lives and community. So, what is public health? Public health practice focuses on keeping people healthy and promoting well-being in communities. It involves efforts to prevent diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and create conditions that support good health for everyone at the community or population level. Public health professionals work with many partners and community programs to protect and improve the health of populations by addressing the factors that influence health, like access to healthcare services, safe environments, and education about healthy lifestyles.

Public health is essential because of its work to prevent disease and promote health for all individuals and includes many strategies, including health promotion, disease surveillance, policy development, and community engagement. Whether we recognize it or not, public health has touched every single one of our lives. Three examples of the ways public health efforts have touched our lives are things like seatbelt laws, commercial tobacco control, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health efforts led to laws requiring seatbelt use, which reduced injuries and deaths in car accidents. Another example of public health impacts are campaigns and policies that have raised awareness about the dangers of smoking, which led to decreased smoking rates and improved health outcomes. During the COVID-19 pandemic public health played an important role in coordinating response efforts, providing trusted information, and implementing measures to protect public health and save lives.

In our community, tribal public health works to improve the health our community by strengthening collaboration among healthcare professionals, leaders, community organizations, and individuals to address health disparities, promote health equity, and ensure everyone has access to quality healthcare services. Public health interventions empower individuals to take control of their health and make informed choices by focusing on preventive measures, such as health screenings and education.

To celebrate Public Health Week, let us recognize the public health professionals and their impact on our lives. By supporting public health initiatives, we can build stronger and healthier communities for ourselves and future generations.

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Employee Recognition for Service to the Community

1/4/2024

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We are thrilled to announce that the White Earth Nation recently recognized two exceptional individuals in tribal public health for their years of dedicated service to our community.

Please join us in congratulating Gina Boudreau and Paulie Neisen on this well-deserved recognition. We appreciate their continued service and look forward to their ongoing contributions to our White Earth community.

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Tips to Keep Yourself Safe and Healthy this Holiday Season

12/21/2023

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