Tammy Lorett admits that she had struggled with leading a healthy lifestyle for quite some time. On top of having to take daily medications, she had been unsuccessful in quitting her smoking habit. In 2014, Lorett decided to participate in the CPN holiday weigh-in contest and finally found the motivation needed to initiate a lifestyle change Read More »
Coming up on the physical therapy department’s second anniversary, the program has quickly expanded to provide another physical therapist to treat the CPN Health Service’s always growing roster of patients. The clinic recently relocated inside the FireLake Wellness Center to provide more space for their expanded staff and patients. Zachary Huff, a Choctaw Nation tribal Read More »
Spring is right around the corner and I have had several people asking questions about fitness. Here are some of those inquiries and my responses. How do I start a fitness program? “Try to get moving every day. Whether it’s walking, running, swimming, strength training, sports, playing with the kids or whatever works for you. Read More »
On a daily basis CPN Healthy Heart Coordinator and Dietitian, Torie Fuller MS RD/LD, guides patients of all ages on how best to live a healthier life. Through dieting advice to ideas for heart healthy activities, Fuller focuses on being creative and bringing fresh suggestions to those she serves. This year, the CPN dietitian provided Read More »
Serving thousands of tribal members from CPN and other federally recognized tribes, CPN Health Services 12 state-of-the-art dental operatories have been in overdrive since the dental clinic’s 2014 remodel. Cherokee Nation citizen and CPN Dental Coordinator, Chase Youngblood DDS, sat down with The Hownikan to answer a few questions regarding children’s dental health for February’s Read More »
As the leading cause of death nationwide, heart disease has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control’s latest figures from 2012, diseases of the heart were responsible for more than 9,000 deaths in Oklahoma alone. Poor diets, a lack of exercise and other habits of unhealthy lifestyle contribute Read More »
It seems that every few months, a new face or program emerges at CPN Health Services. This November was no different, as Mammography Technologist Heather Alford officially began seeing patients at the CPN Health Services’ East Clinic. Alford got her initial motivation to work in the healthcare sector as a child, as she watched her Read More »
Tips on how to avoid overeating this holiday season. The holidays are known for having an abundant amount of comfort foods, desserts and snacks. Food is one of the best ways to bring families together during the holiday season, but can have the side effect of extra inches on your waist. This holiday season; think Read More »
November 14 was World Diabetes Day, which raises awareness about the risks associated with the prevalent disease. For Native Americans, it is a disease that can greatly impact the quality of life, regardless of age. According to www.diabetes.org, nearly 16 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes among Read More »
Continuing to lead the way in Native American healthcare in the Pottawatomie County area, Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Health Services have recently expanded its dental clinic’s offerings. In its most recent renovation, it has added state-of-the-art dental equipment in its offices in the CPN East Health Clinic. “We’ve upgraded from five operatories to 12,” said Dental Read More »