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Health
When you look inside yourself, what do you see? Do doubts haunt your mind and fears hold you back? Or do you see someone with hopes and dreams? With gifts to offer the community and to future generations? Read more...
PTHA honors the Puyallup Tribal elders
For the second time this year, PTHA closed down Takopid to honor and serve our Puyallup Tribal elders. On May 27, elders were invited to get all their health-care needs met without making an appointment or waiting in lines. They also received information on medication management, blood-pressure checks, denture fittings, podiatry care, nutrition guidance and behavioral health care and awareness. Read more...
PTHA conducts needs assessments
In April PTHA conducted community interviews with 46 people on the topic of problem gambling in the community. Most of the participants felt that more than half of Native people had a gambling problem. When asked what needs to be done to prevent gambling problems, the most common responses included: community-based education, gambling prevention activities and financial skills training. The purpose of the interviews was to gather information and recommendations for program planning purposes. Read more...
Emily Torres has a long history working with the Puyallup Tribe, and at 70 years old she continues to enjoy her full-time job at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority. Read more...
The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) annual report summary is being mailed out to tribal members in the PTHA service population. It describes PTHA’s many accomplishments this past fiscal year, including: Read more...
Protecting the health of our community
Prescription drug abuse is not a new problem, but one that deserves extra attention. Recognizing this serious problem, during the last year, PTHA has taken steps in limiting the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs, including: Read more...
Kwawachee Building celebrates 10 years
A community thrives in an environment of health, hope and connection. May 19 commemorated 10 years of creating a safe haven allowing community members to thrive. To mark the occasion, Kwawachee Counseling Center held an open house for the staff and general public, allowing participants to share memories, connect with resources and have fun. Information about stress management and alcohol and drug abuse prevention lined the tables in the waiting room area. Participants toured the building and completed a scavenger hunt while learning fun, little-known facts about the mental health staff. Read more...
Kwawachee Counseling Center Staff
The “Helping Hands” of PTHA
May is National Mental Health month and the staff at Kwawachee Counseling Center (KCC) want to ensure that each patient at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority is able to receive the support they need to maintain their mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Read more...
As you may know, mandatory Medicaid screening has been in place since Monday, April 12. This is a new process for everyone, so please be patient with front desk staff when checking in for your appointments. Read more...
The importance of listening and sharing with loved ones
The voice of hopelessness and desperation that may lead to suicide sometimes begins as a whisper. This voice, being so small, may not be noticed by loved ones. Those families who have survived the suicide of a relative or family member often wonder what they could have done to help the one they lost. Sometimes, those who decide to take their own lives do not share their decision with a single soul. Read more...
