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Tribal Health Programs
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
PO Box 150
Nespelem, WA 99155
509-634-2943

Nutritionist - Nutrition services include: weight management, diabetic counseling, individual nutrition counseling, group presentations, menu writing, exercise information, recipe ideas, computerized nutrition evaluation, handouts.


Public Health Nurse - Provides skilled nursing services to individuals and families through referrals from IHS and other Tribal outreach programs.  Nursing services include assessment, counseling, teaching and follow-up by way of home visits, individual and group conferences.

Also provides direct health education and activities for individuals and groups.  Goal is to improve the quality of life and increase the healthy life span of Tribal members.  Certified CPR, first Aid and HIV/AIDS trainer.


Maternal Support Services (MSS) - Public health nurses and CHR's provide case management and maternity support services to assist Medicaid eligible pregnant women to access medical care and provide preventative health services to promote a healthy birth outcome.  Services of a psychosocial worker and dietitian are also available.


Community Health Representatives - Assist IHS in delivering health knowledge to help individuals achieve a state of well-being.  We do this by providing health education, disease prevention information a by referring clients to the proper resources.  Transportation is provided for eligible clients to medical appointments.


Tobacco Coordinator - Multiple educational activities are provided to prevent youth and community from initiating tobacco use.  Coalitions of youth volunteers are empowered to be tobacco control advocates presenting to children on the effects tobacco has on youth and adults.  Up-to-date information on the adverse health effects of tobacco smoke and general information is available.


Wic Program

Omak Wic Information
509-422-7458
Keller Wic Information
509-634-7331
Inchelium Wic Information
509-722-7020
Nespelem Wic Information
509-634-2960

Omak Nutritionist
509-422-2974
Keller Nutritionist
509-634-2974
Inchelium Nutritionist
509-722-7060
Nespelem Nutritionist
509-634-2974

Omak Public Health Nurse
509-433-7455
Keller Public Health Nurse
509-634-7325
Inchelium Public Health Nurse
509-722-7015
Nespelem Public Health Nurse
509-634-2952

Omak Maternal Support Services
509-422-7458
Keller Maternal Support Services
509-634-7325
Inceliium Maternal Support Services
509-722-7015
Nespelem Maternal Support Services
509-634-2941 & 2939

Omak Community Health Reps
509-442-7456 & 7458
Keller Community Health Reps
509-634-7325
Inchelium Community Health Reps
509-722-7019 & 7020
Nespelem Community Health Reps
509-634-2941 & 2939

     
Nespelem Tobacco Coordinator
509-634-2944 or 2957

       

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