COVID-19 NEWSLETTER FOR COMMUNITY ELDERS GRHC.ORG NOVEMBER 2022 This month’s issue includes information on: The Family Planning Mobile Medical Clinic Flu Shot Dates & Covid Testing Dates The 19th Annual Diabetes Health Fair And online and in-person activities by Behavioral Health Services
FAMILY PLANNING MOBILE Medical Clinic SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Approved: 10/21/22 2 NOVEMBER 3 9 10 10 16 22 23 30 17 Ak-Chin By The Clinic 9:00 am - 3:00 pm District 1 Multipurpose Building 8:30 am - 4:00 pm District 6 Komatke (by KHC) 9:30 am - 3:30 pm GRHC Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Under Awning 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm District 2 Multipurpose Building 8:30 am - 12:00 pm District 7 Multipurpose Building 9:00 am - 3:00 pm District 5 Multipurpose Buiding 8:30 am - 4:00 pm District 6 Treatment Center Appointment Only District 5 Multipurpose Buiding 8:30 am - 4:00 pm GRHC Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Under Awning 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Call or text us at (520) 371-0132 ***The mobile unit is not handicap accessible.*** Scan the QR code to view our Clinical Services are for both men & women. grhc.org/ familyplanning ALL SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL We are flexible. Let us know what time works best for you!
D3 Head Start 9 am - 2 pm D3 Head Start 9 am - 2 pm D3 Head Start 9 am - 2 pm District 7 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm District 7 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm District 5 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm District 6 Service Center 9 am - 2 pm District 1 Service Center 9 am - 3 pm District 1 Service Center 9 am - 3 pm Komatke Health Center Life Center Health Fair 10 am - 3 pm Hu Hu Kam Memorial Life Center Health Fair 10 am - 3 pm You may also visit a GRHC Primary Care Department for vaccines. Walk-in or schedule an appointment by calling 602-528-1280. GRHC COVID-19 HOTLINE (520) 550 6079 GRHC.ORG/HUB COVID / FLU VACCINE LOCATIONS Approved: 10/20/22 Thursday November 3 Thursday November 10 Thursday November 17 Tuesday November 1 Monday November 7 Monday November 14 Tuesday November 15 Monday November 21 Tuesday November 22 Friday November 18 Saturday November 19
November 15th & 16th 5 pm - 7 pm December 13th & 14th 5 pm - 7 pm GRHC COVID-19 HOTLINE (520) 550-6079 GRHC.ORG/HUB Ak-Chin Indian Community COVID TESTING DATES Ak-Chin Multipurpose Justice Complex, Maricopa, AZ 85139
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District 1 Service Center
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
District 3 Post Office
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
District 5 Service Center 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
District 6 Vendor Lot West of Gas Station 9:30 am - 11:30 am
District 7 Service Center
street from D7
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital (520) 562-3321 Ext. 1495 Komatke Heatlh Center (520) 550-6000 Ext. 6060 Hau’pal (Red Tail Hawk) Health Center (520) 796-2600 Ext. 2697 Ak-Chin Clinic (520) 568-3881 Flu this season! GET YOUR FLU SHOT! Flu vaccines are now available to GRHC Patients. Walk-in to one of our GRHC Primary Care Departments or visit a vaccine outreach event. *Refer to calendar of events for updates GRHC.ORG/HUB
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District 4 Service Center (PHN) 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
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1:00 pm District 3 Vendor Area by Watertower 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Thurs. 11/17 Wed. 11/2 Thurs. 11/3 Thurs. 11/10 Tues. 11/30District 4 Service Center (PHN) 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Wed. 11/16 November 2022 Approved: 19/20/2022
Preventing diabetes and living healthy with diabetes is possible. For more information, call Life Center at (520) 562-7940. 19th Annual Diabetes Health Fair ENGAGE / EDUCATE / EMPOWER Join Us and Register! Safe, Friendly Event Friday, November 18th 10 am - 3 pm Saturday, November 19th 10 am - 3 pm Komatke Health Center (front entrance area) Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital (Life Center breezeway between Bldg. 5 and Bldg. 11) ScanQR code toregist e r ! Fitness Workouts Prevention Healthy Eating Patient Self-Care Gardening Tips
Respiratory Syncytial V irus
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms.
Most people who get an RSV infection will have mild illness and will recover in a week or two. However infants , young children and older adults with chronic health conditions may develop severe RSV infection and may need to be hospitalized.
Gila River Health Care is seeing signs of both higher thantypical Influenza and RSV cases for this early in the season.
RSV cases statewide are up 341 percent in 2022 compared to the five-year average, as most cases affect children four years old and younger.
Symptoms Care
People infected with RSV usually show symptoms within 4 to 6 days after getting infected and include:
• Runny nose, decrease in appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever, and wheezing
Managing fever and pain with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, drinking enough fluids, and talking to your healthcare provider
RSV Transmission
An infected person coughs or sneezes, you touch a surface that has the virus on it and then touch your face, and making direct contact with someone with RSV
RSV Prevention
Cover your coughs and sneezes, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid close contact with others, and clean frequently touched surfaces
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If you experience five or more in a two week period you could have Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). You Feel Down Most of the Time If you've officially turned into Eeyore and struggle to find positivity. Nothing Feels Fun Any More The things that used to give you joy no longer do, and you've lost interest. Your Weight is Up (or Way Down) Depression can mess with your hunger signals so you eat more or a lot less. You’re Absolutely Exhausted You feel tired all the time, but your brain won't stop, so you can't sleep. Current Status Couch Potato You've had a major slowdown in thoughts and simply lay around. The Guilt Won’t Go Away Feeling worthless and/or guilty all the time is the new norm. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression and needs support, please call Behavioral Health Services: (520) 562-3321 ext. 7100 GRHC.ORG/BHS
QR Code Instructions
Need help with the QR Code? Contact
Instructions Contact your District Elder Service Liaison. www.grhc.org/HUB
Gila River Health Care’s Administrative Offices, Outpatient Clinics, and Pharmacies will be CLOSED Friday, November 11th 2022 Saturday, November 12th 2022 If you need assistance or would like more info on services open, call GRHC’s main line 520.562.3321. GRHC’s normal business hours will resume Monday, November 14th. If you need immediate assistance, please call 911 or visit the Emergency Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital.
Thanksgiving Holiday CLOSED THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY November 24th, 2022 November 25th, 2022 November 26th, 2022 Gila River Health Care’s Administrative Offices and Outpatient Clinics will be Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital Pharmacy Hours Thursday, November 24th................. CLOSED Friday, November 25th ................ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday, November 26th ............ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday, November 27th .............. 10:00 am - 8:00 pm If you need assistance or would like more information on services open, call GRHC’s main line 520.562.3321. GRHC’s normal business hours will resume Monday, November 28th. If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or visit the Emergency Department at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital.
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FREQUENTLY CALLED EXTENSIONS Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital - Main Number: (520) 562-3321 Behavioral Health......................... Ext. 7100 Customer Service................Ext. 1177/4017 Dental........................................... Ext. 1209 Imaging ........................................ Ext. 1232 Infusion Clinic............................... Ext. 1219 Inpatient Clinic ............................. Ext. 1218 Laboratory.................................... Ext. 1220 Life Center ................................... Ext. 7940 Optometry ................................... Ext.
Patient Registration ..................... Ext.
Pharmacy Refill Line ..................... Ext.
Physical Therapy .......................... Ext.
Podiatry........................................ Ext.
Primary Care ................................ Ext.
Purchased Referred Care............. Ext. 5000 Women’s Clinic............................. Ext. 1400 Komatke Health Center - Main Number: (520) 550-6000 Hau’pal (Red Tail Hawk) Health Center - Main Number: (520) 796-2600 Behavioral Health Services - Main Number: (602) 528-7100 District Service Centers Behavioral Health......................... Ext. 6008 Customer Service......................... Ext. 6609 Dental........................................... Ext. 6015 Imaging ........................................ Ext. 6044 Laboratory.................................... Ext. 6016 Life Center ................................... Ext. 6470 Optometry ................................... Ext. 6012 Patient Registration ..................... Ext. 6006 Pharmacy Refill Line ..................... Ext. 1303 Physical Therapy ..........................
6213 Podiatry........................................ Ext. 6025 Primary Care ................................ Ext. 6000 Purchased Referred Care............. Ext. 5000 Women’s Clinic............................. Ext. 6110 Audiology..................................... Ext. 2965 Behavioral Health......................... Ext. 2620 Customer Service......................... Ext. 2619 Dental........................................... Ext. 2682 Imaging ........................................ Ext. 2655 Infusion Clinic............................... Ext. 1219 Inpatient Clinic ............................. Ext. 1218 Laboratory.................................... Ext. 2651 Life Center ................................... Ext. 2657 Optometry ................................... Ext. 2690 Patient Registration ..................... Ext. 2737 Physical Therapy .......................... Ext. 2715 Podiatry........................................ Ext. 2644 Primary Care ................................ Ext. 2697 Purchased Referred Care............. Ext. 5000 Women’s Clinic............................. Ext. 2693 COVID Anxiety and Stress Helpline ....................................................................... (602) 528-7122 Gila River Indian Community Crisis Line.............................................................. 1 (800) 259-3449 National Suicide Lifeline ..................................................................................... 1 (800) 273-8255 District 1.........................(520) 215-2110 District 2.........................(520) 562-3450 District 3.........................(520) 562-3334 District 4.........................(520) 418-3661 District 5.........................(520) 315-3441 District 6.........................(520) 550-3805 District 7.........................(520) 430-4780
