@nahc november 2011
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Check out our November Edition of @NAHC!TRANSCRIPT
A Monthly Publication for Native American Health Center Employees
Vol. 4, Issue 11 — November 2011 Page 1
In this issue:
⇒ NAHC Women's Conference…….………….....… Page 1
⇒ HR Buzz: Avoiding Accidents………………..….. Page 2
⇒ Healthy Pumpkin Bread….……………………..…Page 2
⇒ New Faces at NAHC………...…………………..…. Page 3
⇒ Employee Spotlight: Dr. Benjamin Lee............Page 3
⇒ Employee Anniversaries………………….….…….Page 3
⇒ Safety Corner: Holiday food Prep Safety Tips..Page 4
Native Women’s Wellness Conference 2011 By Jordan Skye Paul, Program Assistant, FCGC.
October 14th and 15th marked the second annual Native Women’s Wellness Conference hosted by the Native American Health
Center. The conference provided presentations, workshops, and a pampering session to Native and Non-Native women from
various regions around the state who were interested in learning more about utilizing Native methods of healing to promote an
Alcohol and Drug free lifestyle. Additionally the women who attended the conference were given tools towards wellness and
health, of which they were able to take to their respective communities. Those who attended the conference were able to
choose between an array of topics to sit in on, ranging from Finances and Recovery, Domestic Violence and Assault; Sustaining
Recovery, Resiliency, and Building Assets; Reducing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as well as presentation of Digital Stories created by
the native women of our NAHC community. Participants also had the opportunity to share experiences, stories, and express
emotions and thoughts about these topics within their sessions. Feedback from the conference relayed emotions of appreciation,
gratitude, and feelings of healing and wellness. The conference was truly an incredible event to see and experience and will
surely continue to grow and promote wellness to the Native women of California.
Employee Spotlight:
Dr. Benjamin Lee Page 3
Keys to Avoiding
Slips and Falls Page 2
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The Keys to Avoiding Slips and Falls by Jennifer Luna HR Generalist
Slipping on a wet spot on the floor, tripping over an object in the pathway, or falling from a ladder – such accidents happen more
often than we realize. They can also result in severe injuries. Here are some points to remember regarding slips and falls.
Avoiding Slips
To avoid slips and resulting falls, be on the lookout for foreign substances on the floor. Watch for deposits of water, food, grease, oil, dust, soap, or debris. Even small quantities of these substances, sometimes almost
too small to see, can be dangerous.
When you come in from outdoors in rainy weather, wipe your shoes thoroughly on a doormat – not just keep the floor clean but to prevent wetness of your shoes from making you slip and, perhaps fall. Another point
about walking safely: Don’t turn too sharply when changing your direction.
Preventing Trips
Some common tripping hazards are trash or unused material left in isles or other areas intended for pedestrian traffic, extension cords across paths of travel, tools not put away, and holes or
unevenness in the floor.
Walk where you’re supposed to walk. Don’t take shortcuts; especially don’t take shortcuts through machinery areas. Hold onto the handrails when walking on stairs or traveling on steeper-than-
ordinary ramps. If material or equipment is stored on stairways or ramps, move it or report it promptly.
Also, horse-play or just plain goofing off can cause a trip, stumble or fall just by distracting a
worker’s attention from moving safely.
Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
It is everyone’s responsibility to keep work areas clean and safe. During the course of the
workday you might find yourself tripping over or walking around boxes, electrical cords, or tools in
an area that was previously clear. This makes it difficult to work safely and efficiently. Everyone
HR Buzz:
Ingredients ~
• 1 cup(s) (packed) light brown sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 cup(s) pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
• 1/4 cup(s) canola oil
• 1/3 cup(s) low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup(s) whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8 1/2" by 4 1/2" metal loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray with flour.
2. In large bowl, with wire whisk, combine brown sugar and egg whites. Add pumpkin, oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract; stir to combine.
3. In medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture to
pumpkin mixture; stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. In-
vert pumpkin bread onto wire rack; cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
Calories 140 Total Fat 4 Grams
Saturated Fat 0 / Cholesterol 0
Sodium 165 mg Total Carbohydrate 25g
Dietary Fiber 1g Sugars —
Protein 2g
Calcium — Directions ~
Pumpkins ~ Pumpkins ~ Pumpkins
Here is a delicious recipe from the folks at Good Housekeeping! It’s called the Healthy
Make over Pumpkin Bread!
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Jerri Classen Medical Oakland
11/07/1989 (22 Years)
Leah Shimabuku WIC 11/08/1990 (21 Years)
Alfonso Galindo Dental Oakland
11/06/92 (19 Years)
Jennifer Ramirez Medical 11/27/2004
(7 Years)
Antonio Tudio Fiscal 11/08/2005
(6 Years)
Catherine Chapman
FCGC 11/01/2006 (5 Years)
Diane Kim Medical SF
11/15/2007 (4 Years)
Larry Aguilera Administration 11/18/2008 (3 Years)
Elizabeth
Cortez-Quintana
Dental
Oakland
11/07/2008
(3 Years)
Cherie
Jalipa-Shirley
Administration
SF
11/03/2008
(3 Years)
Jayme Mejia Medical Oakland
11/12/2008 (3 Years)
Martha Martinez FCGC 11/30/2009 (2 Years)
Desiree Hernandez Dental Oakland
11/02/2009 (2 Years)
Mario
Martinez-Alvarez WIC
11/16/2009
(2 Years)
Laura McLively Nutrition/Fitness 11/30/2009 (2 Years)
Ana Noriega Dental Oakland
11/01/2099 (2 Years)
Kelly Castel FCGC 11/15/2010 (1 Year)
Carolyn Hand Medical
Oakland
11/02/2010
(1 Year)
November Employment Anniversaries
Employee spotlight: Dr. Benjamin Lee
By Catherine A. Marin-Wisdom, Administrative Officer
Tribe: it’s a secret
Title: Dentist
Site/Department: Dental
How long have you worked @
NAHC? 3 years
Tell us a little about your job:
I do what dentist do ☺
What is the most enjoyable part about your job? Taking a PTO
day (just kidding). The most enjoyable part of my job is seeing pt. actually benefiting from my work.
What do you do to relax on the weekends? Go to the movies,
play volleyball.
What is your ideal vacation? A whole year traveling in Europe (paid for by someone else)
What three things would you take on a deserted island?
A plane, a pilot, and a fully equipped house.
New Faces @NAHC:
Charles Noland
Custodian Maintenance Department SF
Jason Ching
On Call Dentist Dental Department 7D
Laree Wilson
On Call Dental Assistant Dental Department 7D
Lauren Baehner
Evaluator FCGC Department SF
Sareth Kim
Medical Records Clerk, Temp. Medical Dept. 7D
Virgil Moorhead
Counselor FCGC Department 3124
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