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November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. And it’s become the year of the Originativ. That’s what the Phoenix Suns organization is calling its new effort to showcase Arizona’s Indigenous history through the city edition uniform. It’s helping display the tight bond between the game of basketball and tribal communities.
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YUMA, AZ –November 23, 2022– Cases of influenza are rising in our community, indicating an earlier than usual start to the flu season. To help protect the health of our patients, visitors and staff, YRMC will modify visitor restrictions at the hospital beginning Wednesday, November 23.
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The Fort Yuma Health Center will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
For medical advice during clinic closure, you may call the following:
- 24 hour Nurse Advice Line: (866) 896-1585 (toll free)
- For emergencies: 911
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
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With flu, RSV, and COVID all circulating at concerning rates in the U.S., here are some important reminders to help keep you and your loved ones healthy this Thanksgiving.
In addition to understanding how long you may be contagious for, mitigation strategies like regular handwashing, increasing air flow, asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, and masking (ahead of your gathering and during travel) can help reduce the risk of anyone getting sick.
As always, open communication is best. Be transparent ahead of time about your symptoms, exposures, and comfort levels. And if any guests are at higher risk—very young children, older relatives, and those with certain health conditions—be inclusive of their needs.
And if you’re not feeling 100%, by all means, stay home. Sharing is for sides, not symptoms.
Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
In Arizona, there has recently been an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases. This time of the year, many adults and children catch the common cold. Sometimes, what looks like a cold can actually be RSV. Many people recover quickly from RSV in a week or two, but it can be potentially more serious for others such as infants and elderly individuals. Some people are more likely to develop severe RSV infection and may need to be hospitalized.
RSV season occurs every year, and now is the time to take preventive action to keep you and your child safe. Take these preventative measures in order to stay healthy this season:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
- Avoid close contact and distance yourself from sick people.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces.
- Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
- If you're feeling sick, stay home.
For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/35v9p8m
Did you know that Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires?
Tis the season to be safety smart. Check out these Holiday Safety Tips from the American Safety Council.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
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Locally strong winds on tap Wednesday, November 16, 2022... especially over parts of Southeast California/Lower Colorado River Valley. Gusts to 30-40 mph possible... even higher over ridge tops. Elevated Fire Danger levels/areas of blowing dust are likely.
Motorists beware!
Be careful with ignition sources!
The Quechan Senior Center is pleased to announce that we will have a soft opening of the center on November 14, 2022 by opening the cafeteria to participants. This is in response to the elders wishing to safely reunite and visit with others.
Although, the pandemic may be far from over we are hoping the worst days are behind us. We have thankfully gotten to the point where we can start to enjoy some of the activities we used to do.
We have created a meal schedule and designated the cafeteria and the outside patio area where you can safely enjoy your time while you are here at the Senior Center.
As we prepare for the opening of our building, we want to start off on a positive and healthy journey as we come back together for fellowship and community support by practicing safety measures such as strongly encouraging wearing masks, social distancing and staying home if you are ill.
The Senior Center will practice safe protocols and take the necessary precautions to prevent and avoid the spread of the COVID-19 and Influenza virus which may include the Center’s re-closure and disruption in food services in effort to ensure the health and safety of our participants.
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The Quechan Indian Tribe is Seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Tribal Members for the following Committees that are still in need of members:
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Advisory Committee (Language) - Open
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Impact Aide - (3) Vacant
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Health Committee - (2) Vacant
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Events Committee - (1) Vacant
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Higher Education Board - (1) Vacant
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Cultural Committee - (1) Vacant
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Enrollment Committee - (2) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to Gabriella L. Emerson,Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office. Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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November is National Diabetes Month and Yuma County Public Health Services District invites the community to the Ways to Prevent or Delay T2 Diabetes and Health Living with Diabetes community session, which will be taking place on November 9th at Foothills Library at 10:30am and November 14th at Yuma Main Library, English session at 10am and Spanish session at 2pm.
As many people begin cleaning their yards, gardens, and landscaping beds this Fall, please be mindful if using a burn barrel to dispose of your yard debris.
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Use a metal barrel in good condition.
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Cover the barrel with a metal screen with holes not larger than 5/8 inch. This will keep fire embers from escaping.
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Cut 3 evenly spaced 3-inch vents around the bottom of the barrel, backed by metal screen. This will drain rain water out, and create more air flow allowing your fire to burn hotter and quicker.
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Clear away all flammable debris and vegetation for 10’ around the barrel.
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Always have a water source close by and NEVER leave your fire unattended.
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The Quechan Social Service Department's Direct Assistance and Tribal Social Service Programs are reopened and accepting applications as of Wednesday, November 9th, 2022.
For more information call (760) 572-0201:
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Direct Assistance: Marissa Miller, Eligibility Worker
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Tribal Social Service: Shelyne Twist, Community Liaison
Tribal Social Service applications are available here.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the United States have been decreasing for the past few months, but that decline has slowed in recent weeks.
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The Quechan Tribal Council approved an increase of $150.00 raising the new total amount to $623.00 to the Elder Assistance Program to assist with the continued escalation of living costs due to the negative impacts to the economy. The Quechan Tribal Council passed a resolution at the November Regular Council meeting approving the Elder Assistance Program budget for 2023.
The Elder Assistance Program budget was revised to include the increase beginning November and December 2022 identifying the need with economic inflation and the contributing factors such as disruption in supply chains, major delays in shipping, labor shortages and surging consumer demands that have caused a rise in costs on everyday necessities such as food, clothing, housing, gas and utilities.
The Quechan Tribal Council wishes to continue to recognize and honor our elder citizens of the Tribe and to thank them for their contribution to the Tribe's history, culture, and strength.
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Every home in the United States is now eligible to a third set of free at-home, rapid Covid-19 tests. If you have already ordered your first two sets, order a third today at COVID.GOV /TESTS.
Orders will be delivered by USPS to your household.
The Quechan Office of Emergency Management also has free at-home tests available. Please call Jillian Attaway at (928) 587-5524 for more information.
You can also make an appointment with IHS for a rapid test at (760) 572-4711 or go to your local clinics, primary care physicians, or urgent care. Test may be free or covered by your medical insurance.
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In light of the evolving situation concerning the Corona virus (COVID-19), we are working to maximize safe environments for the public and our staffby implementing substantial mitigation strategies at our office. Per the CDC, social distancing is paramount in reducing the spread of the virus. To limit direct contact between individuals, public access to the office will be limited .
We are available at the office hours posted below, or you may contact the staff below to schedule an appointment on Monday's. Please provide our office advance notice.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - By Appointment Only Tuesday thru Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Please contact:
Susan Eddy, (928) 575-3590; Renelda Paya, (928) 575-3602 Sylvia Loya, Fiduciary Trust Officer (505) 362-2586
OR send email to:
BTFA A Colorado River@btfa.gov.
You may also contact the Trust Beneficiary Call Center at (888) 678-6836 for assistance
NEW Mailing address:
Bureau of Trust Funds Administration Attention: Colorado River
P.O. Box 26928
Albuquerque, NM 87125
For leasing, lease income, probate and social services related issues, please contact the Bureau of lndian Affairs Colorado River at (928) 669-7111 or Fort Yuma Agency at (928) 782-1202.
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Some people who have been infected with COVID19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as long COVID. Find information on symptoms, resources, and more at: https://www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/long-covid/
Here are some Halloween night reminders to keep the children safe.
- Watch out for vehicles that are turning or backing up.
- Cross the street at corners and always look left, right and left again before crossing.
- Stay alert! Put down phones. Keep your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
- Walk on sidewalks or paths. If there is no walkway, walk facing traffic and as far left as possible.
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Keep children seen by adding reflective tape or glow sticks to their costumes.
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Many people have misconceptions about what the influenza (flu) vaccine is and what it does, so we want to share 6 myths that we have debunked.
