Community Health
(231) 242-1601

Deborah Shawa, BA, BS
Community Health Manager

Diana Scott
Administrative Assistant

Tracey Ostrander
Family Spirit Health Educator

Carol Sodman-Morris, RN, CNM, WHNP-BC, CLC
Maternal Child Health Nurse

Lauren Rabish, MS, RDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Diabetes Educator

Kiana Wood, AA Health and Fitness, BSc Kinesiology, MS Exercise Science
Client Navigator for Cancer Screening
Health Education and Chronic Disease Department, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.

The Community Health Department offers programs that focus on chronic disease prevention through providing health education for all ages, increasing access to healthy & traditional foods, providing safe space for physical activity and increasing preventative services.

The goal is to “help our patients live in balance” and reduce the risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions.

Chronic disease prevention programs are offered through several grant funded programs that apply to all our departments:

• Healthy Start
• Tribal Home Visiting
• Native Way Gym
• Warrior Trail
• Diabetes Education
• Nutrition Education
• Case Manager for the Elders

The Maternal Child Health

Healthy Start Program “Maajtaag Mnobmaadzid “is designed to assist Anishinaabe women and their families take care of their health and their babies health right from the start. Services provided include office or home visits by a maternal child health nurse; community health promotion events; referral and follow-up services; childbirth education on individualized basis; breastfeeding supplies and support.

The overall goal of “Maajtaag Mnobmaadzid “is to reduce the risk of infant mortality. Risk factors that contribute to infant mortality include, but are not limited to:

• Maternal Smoking and exposure to 2nd hand tobacco smoke
• Use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs
• Domestic violence
• Gestational Diabetes
• Unintended teen pregnancy
• Lack of appropriate immunizations
• Lack of early prenatal care

Home Visiting Program that provides services for expectant mothers, children ages 0-5 and their families and is carried out by the Family Spirit Support Health Educator. It follows a guided curriculum developed by the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health and the use of Gikinawaabi, a supplementary curriculum provided by the Intertribal Council of Michigan. Additional support services are provided by community resources and referrals and based off family needs. For supplemental information on parenting topics, you can follow ltbbcommunityhealth on Facebook.

Maternal Child Health services include:

Prenatal

• Frequent contact and support for our expectant mothers
• Provide nutritional and exercise counseling
• Encourage smoking cessation in those that smoke
• Identify and make appropriate referrals regarding alcohol and drug abuse
• Monitor expectant mothers for mental health issues and refer when appropriate
• Assist in coordination of medical care between primary care providers and OB_GYN
• Address safety in the home

Postpartum

• Frequent contact and support to every postpartum mother
• Monitor postpartum patients for postpartum depression or other mental health issues and refer when appropriate
• Monitor for any issue that requires immediate medical attention
• Promote and counsel regarding breastfeeding
• Address family planning
• Address safety in the home

NATIVE WAY FITNESS CENTER
8730 COMMERCE PARK
HARBOR SPRINGS, MI  49770
231-242-1962
Gym Hours:  Sunday – Saturday, 5:00 am – 11:00 pm

Who is Eligible to use the Native Way gym

LTBB Tribal Member and their spouse

LTBB Employee and their spouse

To Apply for a Native Way Card

1. 1. 1. Call 231-487-1962, Diana 231-242-1601or Nicole 231-268-1016
      2. They will activate a card for you.
      3. Pick up your card from gym or community health department
      4. Schedule an orientation with Nicole, sign gym rules
      5. Begin using your card right away

Native Way Too, offers classes not associated with the use of exercise equipment.  If you are interested in participating in any of the classes offered, contact Nicole Kiogima, Community Wellness Advocate @ 231-242-1962 M-F, 8-5.

The Native Way Fitness Center provides a safe environment for our Tribal Community members to challenge themselves and improve their overall health and well-being.  The facility includes an assortment of weight machines/equipment, full cardio machines, class space, and the option for personal training to help achieve your fitness goals.

Don’t forget about the Ogichidaa Trail which is close by at the Government Center.

Wellness is Achieved Through Balance
Mnozhiyaadaa (Let’s be in good health)

Nutrition

Diabetes Services

Personalized diabetes self-management education and support is provided to help people with diabetes learn how to better manage their condition. Services offered include nutrition education, physical activity recommendations, personalized support, goal setting, and diabetes technology education. We use modern and traditional teachings to help you achieve balance. Diabetes education can help you achieve better blood sugar levels, help with weight management and lower risk of future complications. Diabetes prevention classes and 1:1 sessions are available.

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical nutrition therapy is offered to help individuals with a variety of conditions including diabetes, heart disease, weight management, kidney disease, digestive conditions, cancer and more. A registered dietitian will work with you to create a personalized nutrition plan that considers your health needs, personal goals and underlying conditions.

Case Manager

Elders – the Case Manager is able to check in on Elders or accompany them to their medical appointment as their advocate if needed. The Case Manager is available to assist Elders as well as their caregivers in a supportive role for any resource they may need.

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