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A PUBLICATION OF INDIAN HEALTH CARE
RESOURCE CENTER OF TULSA
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About Indian Health Care Resource Center Since 1976, Indian Health Care Resource Center has been dedicated to improving the health of Tulsa’s American Indian population. Over 40 years after its inception, Indian Health Care Resource Center (IHCRC) remains dedicated to its mission of providing quality, comprehensive healthcare to Tulsa area Indian people in a culturally sensitive manner that promotes good health, well-being and harmony. IHCRC’s commitment to quality is evident in its accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Centers (AAAHC) and its certification as a Medical Home by AAAHC. IHCRC’s services are specifically designed to address one of the most important aspects of care for American Indians, attentiveness to the four elements of an individual’s nature (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual). This focus on the whole person requires a complete integration of services, including those that positively affect behavioral as well as physical health. IHCRC’s medical home model of care allows patients to see the same care team on every visit. The wide array of integrated services operates through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered, medical home model of care. The one-stop shop houses: Primary Care Internal Medicine Pediatrics Optometry Dentistry Pharmacy Laboratory Radiology Behavioral Health Systems of Care Suicide Prevention and Intervention Domestic Violence Awareness and Counseling Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Health Education and Wellness Transportation Programs for Youth As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, IHCRC is not an Indian Health Service program nor is it tribally affiliated.
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In This Issue of Healthy Spirit Adapting to a Different World....................................................... 4 The Bee’s Knees and the Cat’s Meow........................................ 6
CLINIC HOURS Doors Open: 6:45 am Doors Close: 6:00 pm
Dance of the Two Moons Donor Recognition.............................. 9
WALK-INS SPECIFIC HOURS
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom and Baby............................ 12
Mondays: 6:45 am- 5:00 pm Tuesday- Friday 6:45 am - 5:15 pm Department Specific Hours May Vary
Well Child Exams and Immunizations....................................... 14 Medication Minute...................................................................... 16 Oklahoma City Area Director’s Awards...................................... 18 Native American Youth Summit................................................. 20 Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship Program........................... 24
WIC NUTRITION HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS To schedule an appointment, call 918-588-1900. If you are unable to get your preferred appointment time, please schedule for the first available appointment. Patients may call back and check to see if an opening becomes available that better suits their needs.
IHCRC ADMINISTRATION Carmelita Skeeter Chief Executive Officer Deanna Holman Chief Financial Officer
Deanna Holman, Chief Financial Officer
Stacie Nutt Chief Human Resource Officer
Deanna joined Indian Health Care Resource Center’s Accounting Department on July 1, 1984. Over the last 36 years in the Accounting Department, Deanna has been the Full Charge Bookkeeper, Comptroller, and Accounting Supervisor.
Tanya Cain, RN Chief Operating Officer
She has met each new career challenge with enthusiasm and continued her education along the way. In 1987, Deanna attended Tulsa Community College to learn computer code for her Comptroller position. She earned her Associates Degree in 1994 and her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2003 from Oklahoma State University. In 2005, she earned her CPA.
Debbie Starnes Development Director dstarnes@ihcrc.org
We are proud to announce Deanna Holman, B.B.A., C.P.A. has been promoted to IHCRC’s Chief Financial Officer.
DEVELOPMENT STAFF
Tonia Gist Community Relations Specialist tgist@ihcrc.org John Young Marketing Specialist jyoung@ihcrc.org
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Adapting to a Different World By Deb Starnes, Development Director
In March our world changed. A virus unlike any other began sweeping through the country. Suddenly, businesses were closed, our friends and families were on computer, phone, and tablet screens, toilet paper and hand sanitizer were gone from the shelves, and we were asked to stay home for our own health and safety and the health of others. Businesses adapted in various ways and so did IHCRC. Our first response was to ensure the safety of our patients and our staff. Based on CDC guidance we cancelled regular appointments and meetings, opened for acute care only, enhanced our sanitation and cleaning, put on masks, and began screening everyone as they entered our building. As more was learned about the virus, we listened and changed things accordingly. It soon became clear that the virus would not disappear in a month or two. I think we all knew it was time to think outside the box. And so we did. Thanks to the work of Tanya Cain, Chief Operating Officer and Jason Menting, Director of Behavioral Health along with our IT department, telehealth was quickly up and running in behavioral health with medical following close behind. The pharmacy switched to drive-thru only, using prescription runners to keep the flow of traffic moving. From tents to “trash bag” rain coats to delivering prescriptions, IHCRC staff members worked tirelessly to fill everyone’s prescription needs. Before we knew it, camp was cancelled, powwow was cancelled and run club could no longer meet. Again, out of the box thinking always wins! Exercise videos, virtual runs, and the group’s private Facebook page have helped keep the run club moving and in touch. Our youth program staff are producing new videos, new online classes, and other fun things for the youth. Planning for the first VIRTUAL Native American Youth Summit is under way. Zoom meetings replaced in person meetings. All staff meetings began happening via email. “Life on the Beat,” our health and wellness open Facebook group, became more active sharing recipes, exercise videos, health info, and other tips on staying healthy during the pandemic.
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At the time of writing, the clinic is open for appointments again. We are still monitoring everyone who comes in the door. In person meetings are still cancelled and masks are required inside the building. We do not know what the future holds but we will keep adapting as it changes. While the past 3 months have been hard, we have learned a great deal about ourselves and our world. 1. We missed the daily interaction with patients. 2. It’s amazing what can be accomplished when you work together. 3. Masks are a part of daily life. Find one that feels good or one that makes you smile. 4. Virtual meetings, social time, and education work well but do not compare to seeing people in person. Still, it is good to see people’s faces and to know they are well. 5. We have learned to keep each other hopeful and strong as we all struggle with this pandemic. Together we will get through this. 6. Sometimes changes made in the midst of a crisis are changes that work well all the time. 7. Humor helps to overcome many things including fear and loneliness. 8. People need human contact even if it is virtual. Check on your family and friends often during this time. 9. We can ALL adapt if we choose. Truly the only constant in the world is change. 10. Our patients are THE BEST. We appreciate the adjustments our patients have made through all of this. 11. Our donors and sponsors are INCREDIBLE. We so appreciate their continuing support during this time. 12. Finally, our staff members are AMAZING in so many ways. Stay safe. Stay well. Stay Hopeful!
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The Bee’s Knees and the Cat’s Meow By Deb Starnes, Development Director
As the development department prepared the ballroom for Dance of the Two Moons: Roaring Twenties, news came of Tulsa’s first case of COVID-19. The next night, more than 450 guests joined us for an amazing Great Gatsby experience. Little did we know, as we danced and visited with friends, that two weeks later our lives would change. We are the lucky ones from 2020. Our event made it just in time and we are grateful for all those who joined us on March 7, 2020. A very special thank you to Williams, our presenting sponsor and Griffin Communications, our Circle of Life Community Partner. Jonathan Cooper with News on 6 was an absolute delight to have as emcee. Our sincere gratitude to Brittany Dias, our Honorary Chair for her dedication to our Native youth. Brittany radiates energy and spirit in everything she does and Dance of the Two Moons was no exception. Joe Don Brave brought more than just inspiration as our featured artist. He and his wife proved to be the bee’s knees on the dance floor as well.
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Despite all that was going on in the world, Dance of the Moons was successful because of our donors and sponsors and the incredible staff of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. IHCRC is truly honored to work with such a dedicated and talented group of people. As we look toward 2021 we are hopeful that the ballroom will be safely full once again. We have an amazing year planned for you. This year will be all about Peace, Love and Harmony as we take you back to the sixties. Dance of the Two Moons 2021 will be THE event a-go-go. Get ready dudes and dudettes because this is certain to be the most outta sight, far out, fab, unreal, and way out night of the year! No doubt. No auction, lots of dancing, and so many threads to choose for the evening. Peace, Love, and Harmony will blow your mind. From the British invasion to Woodstock, this night will have it all. As a special treat we are featuring The British Invasion Group. They have been together for over 25 years and have played many theaters and events throughout the country and the world. They had a long running show in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. All members are very experienced musicians and have been involved with some of the biggest Beatles tribute bands in the world, 1964 the Tribute, Come Together, Beatlemania, Yesterday tribute, and many more. They celebrate the music of the 60’s and not just the Beatles but the Who, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, the Kinks, Dave Clark 5, The Zombies, and you will hear hit after hit with this amazing show!!! With authentic musical equipment of the 60’s and period correct costumes you will be amazed and feel like you went back in a time capsule to celebrate the greatest music of our time. Please save the date now and stay hopeful that we can be together in person again.
PEACE LO E AND HARMONY Saturday, March 6, 2021 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa www.ihcrc2moons.org IHCRC FALL 2020
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THANK YOU TO OUR ROARING TWENTIES SPONSORS! PRESENTING
Tiger Natural Gas United Healthcare Community Plan of Oklahoma
PATRONS
American Indian Chamber of Commerce Dr. and Mrs. Jay Anderson Brittany Dias BUFFALO Janice Edmiston and Ceasar Williams Childers Architect, LLC The Phillips Family Commerce Bank WHITE BUFFALO The Law Offices of Ken Ray Underwood Crowe & Dunlevy The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Eller&Detrich, P.C./CamGlass, Inc. Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma, Inc. EAGLE Eller&Detrich, P.C./CamGlass, Inc. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa SLICK SIX Flintco, LLC IHCRC Jeans Pass Staff Citizen Potawatomi Nation Interior Logistics Valerie Duvol Mabrey Bank WOLF One Fire Associates, LLC Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Kayla Kramer ONEOK BEAR Kaw Nation ONE Gas Native ONE Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma Jack Murray/HoganTaylor ONE Gas Inclusion and Diversity Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Floyd Rogers and Luzana Graff Osage Casinos Ruth K. Nelson OSU Medicine Jim and Sharon Ruley Public Service Company of Oklahoma MEDIA SPONSOR Carmelita Skeeter Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Griffin Communications
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IN-KIND DONORS 3 Sirens Restaurant Group LLC www.bramblebreakfastandbar.com Agitsi Stained Glass www.agitsi.com/ Allstar Ballroom Dance Company www.oklahomaballroomdance.com/
Ihloff Salon and Day Spa ihloffspa.com/ James Avery Artisan Jewelry www.jamesavery.com/ Joe Don Brave
Andolini’s Pizzeria www.andopizza.com/ The Cheesecake Factory www.thecheesecakefactory.com/
Justin Thompson Restaurants www.jtrgroup.com/
Chef Nico Albert & Chef Bradley Dry
KEO Asian Cuisine www.keorestaurant.com/
Cherokee Copper, Greg Stice www.cherokeecopper.com/ Fairfield Inn & Suites – Downtown www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tuldt-fairfield-innand-suites-tulsa-downtown
Kendra Scott www.kendrascott.com/
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Gary Kroll of Dream Catcher Resorts www.dreamcatcherresorts.com/
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H2Oasis Float Center & Tea House www.h2oasisfloatcenter.com/
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Oklahoma Distilling Company www.okdistilling.com
Parkhill’s South Liquors & Wine www.parkhillsouthtulsa.com Pinots Palette www.pinotspalette.com Roka Bar and Asian Flavors Restaurant rokatulsa.com/ The Dinner Detective www.thedinnerdetective.com The Melting Pot www.meltingpot.com Tulsa Drillers www.tulsadrillers.com Tulsa Glassblowing School www.tulsaglassblowing.org Tulsa Zoo tulsazoo.org
YOUTH SPONSORS Dr. and Mrs. Jay Anderson Bob and Gloria Bitting Nancy and Robert Blocker John Bouchard Joe Don Brave CommunityCare Jose and Sheree Cosa Lauren Cusick Chelsea Donaldson Janice Edmiston and Ceasar Williams Dr. Jesicah Gilmore and Dane Bowin Owen and Myriam Gilmore Homeguard Construction Inc. DeAnn Johnson The Kerr Foundation, Inc.
Kimberly-Clark Karen Knight Jennifer Lamirand Lee Marks Mike McBride III and Dawnette Brady Faith Miller Bobby and Vicki Mouser Mike and Vivian Murphy Arden and Joyce Roberts Drs. Emmanuel and Divina Roman Nancy J. Ruth Mr. David Krapff and Dr. Geeta Silas Larry and Janet Smith Robyn Sunday-Allen Judy Supernaw United Healthcare Community Plan Dennis and Tamara Walden Paulette A. Wamego Drs. Matt and Cyndi Wilkett Youth Services of Tulsa c/o David Grewe
YOUTH SPONSORS IN MEMORY OF LARRY LYON Herbert P. Haschke Jonas Family Mary Carolyn and Bob Lengacher Executives of Tulsa c/o Robert Reins Rich & Cartmill, Inc. c/o Steve Poleman
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT The generosity of our donors and supporters is important. We apologize if there is an exclusion or inaccuracy that may have occured in acknowledging those who are important to us. Please contact Debbie at dstarnes@ihcrc.org or 918-382-1203 so corrections can be made in future publications.
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Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom & Baby By LaToyia Williams, Case Manager, Healthy Start
It’s not always easy, but breastfeeding can be healthy for both baby and mom. New parents face many decisions, and a big one is the decision to breastfeed. What are the benefits? What will I need? Knowing a few facts will not only help you feel confident in your decision, it will help you make sure that whatever you decide, it’s best for you and your growing family. If you do decide to breastfeed there will be plenty of benefits—both physical and emotional. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages exclusive breastfeeding for six months to receive maximum health benefits. They suggest continuing to breastfeed up to the first birthday, even after you start introducing solid foods. Let’s look at 7 benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby. 1. Provides ideal nutrition to your baby. It’s truly incredible: your body produces breast milk that’s specifically made for your baby in all the right proportions. In the first days after birth, your breast milk will be colostrum—a thick, yellow fluid that’s packed with protein, vitamins and minerals. After three to four days of colostrum, your breast milk comes in, allowing you to deliver more nutrients and calories to your growing baby. 2. Decreases your baby’s risk of viruses and infections. Breast milk contains antibodies that can help your baby fight bacteria and viruses. If you’re sick, for example, your body produces antibodies that can help your baby avoid that infection. Breast milk that’s pumped and stored continues delivering those antibodies to your baby even if you’re out for the evening or back at work.
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3. Helps with bonding. Whether your baby is bottle-fed or breastfed, there’s no doubt you’ll form a lasting connection. But nursing offers you some additional bonding bonuses—like skin-to-skin contact that reassures and soothes your little one. It also releases oxytocin, known as the “love hormone.” Every time you nurse, your brain produces more of it to help you bond with your baby. 4. Aids in your postpartum recovery. That oxytocin hormone also helps your uterus shrink back to its pre-pregnancy size. In your first days of breastfeeding, you might feel mild contractions while you nurse (don’t worry: they’re not nearly as painful as labor contractions). Oxytocin can also help reduce your uterine bleeding post-birth. 5. Pumping can help support breastfeeding. If you’re having trouble breastfeeding, or when you’re heading back to work, pumping can often help. Pumping after or between feedings can help make sure your milk supply stays high—in theory the more milk you express, the more your body will produce (even if nothing or very little comes out at first), eventually increasing your output. When you go back to work, a pump will be essential to helping you express milk throughout the day. 6. Offers you long-term health perks. Studies show that nursing moms have a lower risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Some even indicate that nursing could lower your risk of osteoporosis because your body absorbs calcium more effectively during lactation. 7. Can protect your baby from certain diseases. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports evidence that breastfed babies are more protected against diseases and conditions like diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, SIDS, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. If you pump and store your milk, you can provide this possible protection to your baby for longer. Breastfed babies are more likely to turn into well-educated and higher-earning adults, according to a major long-term study in Brazil. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Who can help you with breastfeeding? You can get breastfeeding help from a lot of different people: Lactation Consultant You can find a lactation consultant through your health care provider or your hospital. Or go to the International Lactation Consultants Association. Breastfeeding Peer Counselor This is a woman who breastfed her own children and wants to help and support mothers who breastfeed. She has training to help women breastfeed, but not as much as a lactation consultant. You can find a peer counselor through your local WIC nutrition program. Or visit womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding or call the National Breastfeeding Helpline at (800) 994-9662. Breastfeeding Support Groups This is a group of women who help and support each other with breastfeeding. Ask your provider to help find a group near you. Or contact La Leche League (https://llloftulsa.org). For additional information, contact LaToyia Williams at 918-382-1275.
Source: “The Benefits of Breastfeeding”, Esther Entin, M.D. The Atlantic 2012, The ALPP practices and guidelines.
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Well Child Exams & Immunizations By A.D. Hopkins, MD, Pediatrician
Preventative checkups are vital to the health of your child. Well child visits usually start within a few days of birth and continue until the child is 18 years old. The well child visit is the perfect opportunity for a parent to ask questions about any worries regarding your child’s growth and development and update vaccines. During a well child visit, expect your child’s doctor to: • Perform a physical exam • Monitor growth, developmental milestones, and behavior • Discuss nutrition, physical fitness, and sleep • Address prevention and safety issues • Update vaccines Well child visits don’t stop after your child has started school. Teenagers also need regular visits to address their physical and mental health, evolving social skills, and teenage vaccines due at 11 and 16 years old. Along with routine well child visit topics, anticipate that your child’s doctor may also address: • Puberty and mental health issues including depression and anxiety • Tobacco, alcohol, and drugs • Preventing violence in relationships or dealing with bullying • Preventing STIs and pregnancy Now is the perfect time to get your child scheduled for a well child visit. Ensure your child is healthy and prepared for the new school year by scheduling a well child visit today.
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Medication Minute By Becca Leath, D.Ph., Pharmacist
Did you know? You can obtain a list of the medications dispensed from the pharmacy any time you pick up meds. Here are a few of the benefits to having an updated med list. • You can take it to any outside provider or specialist appointment. This assures that your outside provider can do a complete check for any interactions or adverse reactions with medication they may prescribe. • In case of emergency, you don’t have to remember med names, strengths, or dosages. • It can be used as a check list when meds need to be refilled. This list can also be used to make sure all needed meds have been picked up. Your pharmacist recommends you get an updated med list every time you see your provider for routine care. And, don’t forget, bringing either a list of all outside medications, or all med bottles to every chronic care appointment helps your provider make the most informed decisions regarding your medications and treatment. Having a true and updated med list will help your providers provide you with the best possible care.
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Artwork by Harvey Pratt and Leslie Pate of Tribes 131 Fine Art Gallery, Norman, OK
Oklahoma City Area IHS Director’s Awards By Tonia Gist, Community Relations Specialist
The Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Services Director’s Awards recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and groups working in Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Health Programs. These individuals have been essential to raising the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health in our American Indian community to the highest level. We are proud to announce the Oklahoma City Area IHS Director’s Award recipients from IHCRC: Peer Recognition Award Urban Virginia Cox Virginia Cox has worked for IHCRC for nine years and is currently the Patient Data Entry Clerk. Her work contributes to the accuracy of patient medical records and ensuring IHCRC achieves its mission statement goal of providing quality comprehensive health care to Tulsa area Indian people. Virginia’s daily accomplishment of timely and accurate data entry aides in the pharmacy back billing process, which in turn contributes to the financial resources of IHCRC. Virginia is integral in helping ensure the highest degree of accuracy of patient records.
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Merit Award Urban Melissa Hudmon, Psy. D. Melissa Hudmon, Psy. D., a Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow at Indian Health Care, developed and implemented an orientation program for all patients waiting for Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Hudmon completed a CQI study from the implementation of the orientation program and used the process and data to develop the integrated care program in IHCRC’s Medical Department. Through this service, all patients are provided access to Behavioral Health in the Medical Department. Exceptional Group Performance Award Clinical Psychiatric Team Emmanuel Roman, MD, Joseph Kennedy, MD and Faith Miller, PMHNPBC make up the psychiatric team at Tulsa. These clinicians provide consistent medication management services that align with the mission of our clinic for providing comprehensive care. Doing so has allowed the clinic to avoid relying on primary care physicians and outside prescribers to fill medications. It is often difficult to find an outside facility that provides psychiatric services and is in close enough proximity for the patients to get to appointments. In addition to seeing scheduled patients, they each provide weekly times for walk in patients and hospital discharge appointments. Exceptional Group Performance Award Non-Clinical MSPI Under the direction of Aly Speers, LCSW, Leah Speer and Timothy Shadlow make up the MSPI team at Indian Health Care. This program plays a vital role in helping our American Indian youth and their families be successful throughout life. Through the program, IHCRC assists our youth in learning about substance abuse and suicide prevention, mental wellness and stability. The students are encouraged to talk about healthy boundaries and teen dating violence. The MSPI program teaches our youth more about their culture, building self-confidence, and improving the quality of life for themselves and future generations. Individual Excellence in Customer Service Award Urban Timi Pitts Timi Pitts served as medical receptionist at IHCRC. Most recently she joined the Green Team assisting with the social service needs of our patients. She is known for her compassion and dedication to customer service. Although Timi stays busy checking in patients and verifying insurance, she takes time to listen and tries to help every patient. She does a fantastic job guiding patients through our clinic processes and determining the need for referrals to our social services team. On numerous occasions, Timi has used her knowledge of sign language to assist our patients who are deaf and hearing impaired. Timi is customer focused and she excels in compassion and patient care.
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Native American Youth Summit
By Aly Speers, LCSW, DVPP & SASP Project Director/Clinician
Indian Health Care Resource of Tulsa (IHCRC) is excited to announce that the second annual Native American Youth Summit will be taking place on November 7th, 2020. COVID-19 has impacted our communities and youth in many ways, and it has also impacted the way the Youth Summit will be presented in November. One of IHCRC’s largest priorities is the safety of our youth, community members, staff, and potential attendees. After much deliberation and discussion, it has been determined that this year the Youth Summit will be held virtually to uphold that priority. Holding the Youth Summit virtually has opened the doors for many exciting ways to engage youth and also obtain some very influential speakers that are relatable to youth. The Youth Summit will be live streamed on November 7th 2020 starting at 10:00am and the closing at 4:00pm. The strategic planning committee is currently working with several leading local agencies on the continued planning stages and details will be presented as they are finalized. The focus of the annual Youth Summit is investing in our youth and providing them with information that will empower them to make healthier decisions, encourage leadership development, and provide them with valued information to be a sense of support for their peers. The Youth Summit will provide a unique and engaging opportunity for the youth to become educated on topics they face daily, such as bullying, social media literacy, healthy relationships, suicide prevention, educational college resources, gender and race identity, and thriving through difficult situations with the use of hope. Many other topics will be covered during breakout sessions to provide a well-rounded presentation of information to our youth and help them discover what their story or path will be moving forward. Our theme for the Youth Summit is Know Your Story and is focused on encouraging our Native youth to strengthen their own voice, build knowledge in very important topics so they can share and teach what they have learned through the Summit to others in their community, and to help youth feel connected and proud of their Native heritage. Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa is extremely thankful to our robust committee members, representing tribes, schools, corporations, and youth serving organizations.
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Native American Youth Summit 2020 Know Your Story
THIS YEAR WE ARE GOING VIRTUAL! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020 10AM - 4PM FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
KEVIN HINES
ANDREW JOLIVETTE
DR. CHAN HELLMAN
FOR UPDATES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION VISIT WWW.IHCRC.ORG/SUMMIT
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Jim and Sharon Ruley proudly support Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa and the Dance of the Two Moons. Jim Ruley & Co., Inc. and Fred Daniel & Sons, Inc.
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Protect What Matters Most The IHCRC Planned Giving Department offers a variety of ways that you can protect your family’s future, achieve your financial goals and help to ensure a brighter future for Tulsa’s Native American Community.
www.ihcrc.org/legacy Thank you to Panera Bread for your support of the Running Strong Program and the Coffee Hour and a Half Program!
Program participation and photos were prior to March 2020. To learn about IHCRC virtual programs visit www.ihcrc.org.
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Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship Program By Jason Menting, PsyD, Director of Behavioral Health
Every August IHCRC welcomes new pre-doctoral psychology interns to the Behavioral Health department for a one-year internship. Our internship creates a mutually beneficial relationship in which the interns are able to complete the final requirement for their doctoral degree while the community is able to receive services from them that might not otherwise be available. As this is the last step before they earn their degree, they come to us with a great deal of experience in providing both therapy and psychological assessment services. The internship year allows them to refine their already substantial clinical skills. IHCRC is able to offer unique experiences working within an integrated care setting with an underserved community. This not only provides the interns with an opportunity to complete their training, but hopefully allows them to better understand the special privilege of working with Native people and inspires within them the desire to continue to focus on serving communities with fewer available resources throughout their careers. One of the most valuable skills that our interns bring is in the area of psychological assessment. These assessments usually come at significant expense in other agencies due to the timeintensive nature of the process. Our current interns have also worked hard to expand the services offered to medical patients and have been able to provide brief interventions and consultation with medical during most operating hours rather than more sporadically as was done in the past. Community outreach is also an important part of the internship and can include planning for the annual powwow and participation in the Tulsa Indian Community Advisory Team (TICAT). The aim of the internship program at IHCRC is to develop psychologists to work effectively in underserved communities, particularly American Indian communities, and work in integrated care facilities. IHCRC has been fortunate to receive ongoing funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) Program to help support their training. Additionally, the internship is part of the Northeastern Oklahoma Psychology Internship Program (NOPIP), an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited consortium, which further helps support the interns’ training. IHCRC has been fortunate to keep interns with us during past years. Our current Director of Behavioral Health, Jason Menting, PsyD and our current Director of Clinical Training, David Bright, PsyD were both interns before joining the staff. We recently had the annual change in interns and asked our outgoing interns to share their experience in the NOPIP program at Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa.
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Katie Bellesheim, M.A.
I am grateful for the opportunity to complete my predoctoral internship at IHCRC. I grew up in New Jersey and lived in New York City prior to moving to the Midwest to pursue my doctorate in 2013. Later this year, I will complete requirements for my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University Missouri. During my time at MU, I trained extensively on evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, disruptive behaviors, and childhood trauma. Throughout my doctoral training, I sought out clinical opportunities in developmental and neuropsychological assessment, with a particular emphasis in pediatric populations and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In fact, I recently accepted an offer for a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology and rehabilitation at the University of Michigan! I am also passionate about contributing towards a better understanding of neurocognitive functioning in individuals with ASD through research and the dissemination of evidence-based clinical services in under-served and rural areas. I am excited to share my growing expertise with the IHCRC community and to increase my competency as a culturally responsive, child psychologist.
Jennie Barnes, M.S. (Cherokee)
Completing my pre-doctoral internship with NOPIP and IHCRC has been an enlightening experience thus far. I am a native Oklahoman, having lived in several areas of the state throughout my life. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Oklahoma, obtaining a degree in Psychology. I completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northeastern State University. I am currently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology at Oklahoma State University. I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor. My previous clinical experiences have included youth service agencies, a day treatment center, an inpatient eating disorders program, a college/community counseling center, and a jail. My research has focused on body image and disordered eating, as well as resiliency within the LGBTQ+ community. I am an Indian Health Services scholarship recipient, which led me to choose IHCRC as my internship site to help prepare me to work with native populations during my future career with IHS. IHCRC has given me the opportunity to work with patients with a diverse set of needs and presenting problems, which has been very helpful to my development as a future psychologist. I am very grateful to have been able to learn more about current/historical issues that impact native people and I look forward to continuing to develop my multicultural competencies from my work with patients and upcoming community events.
Trenton Fedrick, MHS, CADC
IHCRC has provided me with a unique learning experience that has and will assist with my growth in the field. I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois where I have completed all my education. I am currently a student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy. D). I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in 1992 at Chicago State University and a Masters of Health Science at Governors State University in 1998. I have been in the field of mental health working as a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) and qualified mental health professional (QMHP). I have worked as a therapist, supervisor and administrator. I have worked with mostly marginalized populations, providing services in communities with the greatest need. In 2014, I decided to pursue a lifelong dream to obtain my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and entered the Illinois School of Professional Psychology where I obtained a second master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in 2019. In the same year I transferred to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology to complete my doctoral work. I have mostly served adults in the field from varied backgrounds (i.e., African American, LGBTQ+, Latinx) in community and forensic settings. The opportunity here at IHCRC has assisted in expanding my knowledge base providing me the
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opportunity to work with children and Native Americans. This experience at IHCRC has enhanced my skill set and will make me a more empathic and insightful professional.
Anthony Tamborello, MA
I was born and raised in Houston, TX. I was looking for a change of scenery and moved to Michigan for college, where I would eventually meet my wife. I graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit with a BS in psychology, and always knew I would eventually pursue a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. After college I moved back to Texas to complete a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and work for two years at an inpatient psychiatric hospital. During this time I was making plans to move back to Michigan to be closer to my then fiancé, start a PhD program and eventually a family. I am currently a student at the University of Detroit Mercy, where I have been focusing on being a general psychologist. Just about a year before I moved from Detroit to Oklahoma, my wife gave birth to our little boy, Enzo. Since moving here as a new NOPIP intern I’ve really enjoyed meeting all the different people. My fellow interns are amazing, and my clients have all been wonderful and fun to work with. I was told by a native Oklahoman that the Native community here would be warm and welcoming, and I have not been disappointed in this regard. I’ve fallen in love with the Tulsa area and hope to be able to stay here after my internship is over. If I can continue to do therapy with a variety of clients, adults and children, I would be very happy.
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