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Health
To receive health services at either MIC or Tribal
Health MIC’s primary source of funds are received from Indian Health Service to provide for the operation and the administration of a health care delivery program through outreach and referral services. Screening (eligibility) See "Documents" for MIC Health Intake Forms and Tribal Health Registration forms Health Care Referral Limited Financial Assistance to contracted providers Pharmacy Optical Over-the-counter-medications Free condoms Transportation Diabetes Free Diabetes screening Prevention & Education services Limited financial assistance for medical appointments Pharmacy Diabetic supplies Nutrition Optical Physical Fitness – Referrals to the YMCA Quarterly lab clinics
Breast and Cervical Health
Montana Breast & Cervical Health Program has been in existence since 1996. The American Indian Screening Initiative was implemented in 2000. Missoula Indian Center sub-contracts with Missoula City County Health Department to get Native American women screened. We are currently looking for women who are between the ages of 50-64 who are underinsured or have no health insurance to be screened for breast and cervical health.This includes mammograms and PAP tests. You must meet income levels in order to participate in this program. The income guidelines are as follows: 1 in family: Monthly income $1,805 & Yearly income of $21,660 2 in family: Monthly income $2,428 & yearly income $29,140 3 in family: Monthly income $3,052 & yearly income $36,620 4 in family: Monthly income $3,675 & yearly income $44,100 5 in family: Monthly income $4,298 & yearly income $51,580 6 in family: Monthly income $4,922 & yearly income $59,060 7 in family: Monthly income $5,545 & yearly income $66,540 8 in family: Monthly income $6,168 & yearly income $74,020 If you qualify, the program covers regular mammograms and clinical breast exams; regular PAP tests and pelvic exams; diagnostic services for abnormal tests; and referral to cancer treatment programs if necessary. Screening mammograms make it possible to find early stage breast cancer. The ability of mammography to identify breast cancer at an early stage improves the opportunity for effective treatment and survival. Pap tests make it possible to find pre-cancerous lesions or early cervical cancer. Survival rates are greatest at the earliest stages of disease. Treatment for cancer at later stages is substantially less effective as well as more debilitating. In 2006, 637 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in Montana women with 111 dying of the disease and 30 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed in Montana women with 10 dying of the disease. As you can see by the statistics no one is without a chance of getting breast or cervical cancer. It is our goal for Native women to get 100 screened in the Missoula area and we need your help to reach this goal. If you are interested in this program, please call Karen or Yvonne at 829-9515 to sign up. We will also have an event in the near future where you can get both tests done on the same day at designated times. If you are interested in that option, give us a call and we will put you on the waiting list. We will also send out flyers to alert you of the upcoming event when we have the date set. Please take care or yourself by getting your yearly PAP test and mammogram in a timely manner. We care about you!
Lifestyle can protect you from disease
So, what is the bottom line? 1. Take a walk! Hit the road! Get moooving! · Maintaining a healthy weight or reducing current weight by 10—20 pounds, significantly reduces risk of disease. 2. Increase these foods: · Fruits—set a goal of at least 2 pieces a day. · Vegetables—eat (3 to 4) 1/2 cup servings a day. Include in that 1 serving a day of broccoli, cabbage, or cauliflower for cancer prevention. · Whole Grains—eat brown rice instead of white; choose Wheat Montana 100% whole wheat bread and bagels; Ryvita Rye crackers, Grape Nuts or Shredded Wheat, bannock made with whole wheat flour (Yvonne has the recipe if you are interested in it). · Legumes/Beans—eat non-sweetened beans every day like chili, split pea soup, hummus, or throw some kidney beans in your salad. · Fish—eat tuna, canned salmon, or fresh fish 2 times per week to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.
. Decrease these foods: · Fried foods like french fries, chicken McNuggets, fried mushrooms, chips, cheese-laden deep dish pizza. · Fatty cuts of meat like prime rib, sausage, hot dogs. · Margarine-replace with home-made from equal parts of butter and canola oil mixed in a blender. · White bread, white rice, and pasta · Desserts—”just say no.” 4. Don’t Smoke! Smoking greatly increases your risk of lung cancer, eye disease, heart disease, and stroke. Cut back 1 a day for a month, then decrease again, until you are smoke free! Slow and gradual. Ask Dana Kingfisher about MIC’s smoking cessation program and how to sign up for it Benefits of fiber
Roles of Fiber focus on Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Blood Pressure You’ve all heard of fiber, but do you know its benefits and where to find it? Hippocrates recommended whole grains for bowel health. Years later, we are still not sure of all of its benefits. Fiber 101 Fiber means any material that is non-digestible to humans. Fiber is plant-based and calorie free, because it can’t be absorbed by the body.
Health Benefits 1. Improved intestinal health: It increases stool bulk which speeds transit time and function. 2. Heart Disease Prevention- A diet low in saturated fat is also going to be high in fiber and can decrease blood cholesterol. When soluble fiber such as oatmeal dissolves in water, it forms a gel and literally mops up cholesterol. Some studies show that those who eat a fiber-rich diet suffer fewer heart attacks. For a person with diabetes, this is of significant importance in increasing life span and quality of life. 1. Cancer prevention: It may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer like colon and rectal. There also may be a reduced risk of breast cancer. Again, people with diabetes tend to be having more cancer – increasing fiber can be double protection you. 2. Blood sugar control: If you’ve been lucky enough to have been to one of our diabetes classes, you’ve learned that fiber stabilizes blood sugar. The more the better! Blood pressure regulation: Studies suggest that adding fiber from food or supplements can reduce blood pressure.
The bottom line -
fiber is found
in fruits with skins or fruits with a lot of pulp, fresh
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