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Alyssa London in her culturally significant gown at the Miss USA pageant. Photo credit: Miss Universe Organization/WME|IMG Worldwide.

Alyssa London, crowned Miss Alaska USA 2017 on Feb. 4, is the first Tlingit in history to hold the title.

Nikki MossSenior Public Relations Specialist

Elegantly wrapped in a scarlet robe emulating traditional Alaska Native regalia, Alyssa London walked across the Miss USA stage, proudly displaying her clan crest to an audience of 2.9 million viewers. London, Miss Alaska USA 2017, made an incredible top 10 finish at the Miss USA 2017 pageant. As impressive an accomplishment as that is, it was her culturally-expressive gown that still has the community talking. Southcentral Foundation President/CEO Dr. Katherine Gottlieb voiced her appreciation for London's display of cultural pride and for bringing

cultural awareness to such a large stage by wearing “a beautiful gown that visibly represents the Alaska Native culture for all of America to see.”

The gown, brought to life by Los Angeles designer Joey Galon and renowned Tlingit

artist Preston Singletary, was creatively designed to transition from what resembles a traditional Tlingit formal dance robe, to a floor-length pageant gown. As a robe, London’s clan crest, Killerwhale, was outlined in sparkling black beading and displayed proudly around her shoulders and down her front. As she opened her arms, the robe fell to the floor revealing itself as the train of her dress, cascading behind the rest of her vibrant gown.

The decision to don cultural regalia on this nation-wide platform was no small decision. London shared story, regalia, and images of her culture with Galon to help conceptualize a design that would blend tradition with modernity, in order to showcase the vitality of indigenous cultures today. The resulting design was a definite show-stopper, which gained positive feedback. Viewers have expressed a feeling of pride in their heritage as a result of London’s bold display of her own.

As a newly-appointed Sealaska Heritage Institute cultural ambassador, London says she focused on using the Miss USA stage “to

shine light on the beauty and vitality of Alaska Native cultures.” A mission accomplished; not only did she show the world that she embraces and is proud of her culture and heritage, London’s decision to defy pageantry norms gave countless people a glimpse into the beauty and richness of Alaska Native culture as well. When speaking about that moment on stage in her robe, London says she felt very confident and powerful, “It was actually one of my favorite parts of the whole pageant; as I felt I had my community with me on stage.”

Pride and heritage are cornerstones of London’s platform. As her reign as Miss Alaska USA 2017 continues, she plans to focus on helping youth to be confident in their identity and understand the importance of pursuing education. She offers herself as a resource to any Native women who are considering running for titles in the future, “Your community will support you and you will learn so much in the process and grow as a person. You will make all of us so very proud.”

When asked if there was anything she wanted to say to the Alaska Native Community, London responded, “Be proud of who you are and where you come from! Right now, with a big smile on your face and your arms out wide shout, "I am [the name of your tribe]!"

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Dr. Steve Tierney, Michelle Aregood, Jessica Turner, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, Dr. Katherine Gottlieb, Joshua Franks, Sonda Tepton.

Esther Roehl with parents Robert and Eleanor Roehl at her December 2016 graduation from Haskell Indian Nations University.

Connie IrigooSenior Public Relations Specialist

Southcentral Foundation President/CEO Dr. Katherine Gottlieb traveled to Washington, D.C with four Executive Leadership Experience participants earlier this year. Participants learned what a visit to the nation’s capital entails. Gottlieb and the ELE participants visited with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator Dan

Sullivan and Congressman Don Young. Topics discussed included health care priorities and policy occurring at the national level and funding that could impact the Tribal health system and SCF.

Leaders in government and health care often visit SCF to learn more about Alaska Native owned and managed health care, and the relationship-based Nuka System of Care.

Alyssa SasserPublic Relations Program Coordinator

In 1884, in Lawrence, Kansas, Haskell Indian Nations University opened its doors to just 22 Alaska Native and/or American Indian students. Now, Haskell accepts an average of 1,000 Native students per semester. Haskell has kept a unique curriculum focused around Alaska Native and American Indian culture and values for 117 years. The university offers programs including elementary education, American Indian studies, business administration, and environmental science.

Southcentral Foundation's RAISE program encourages its participants to seek further

education. Many RAISE interns graduate from Haskell. Each year, the program takes a group of winter interns to tour either Haskell Indian Nations University or Fort Lewis College. Fort Lewis, a liberal arts college, also has unique programs and curriculum focusing on Alaska Native and American Indian values.

Former RAISE intern, Rebecca Roehl, graduated with a bachelor of science in environmental science from Haskell in May. Another former RAISE intern, Esther Roehl, SCF human resources recruiting assistant, graduated with honors in business administration from Haskell in December. She plans to further her education at Alaska Pacific University, pursuing a degree in business administration.

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SCF VisionA Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and

spiritual wellness.

SCF MissionWorking together with the Native

Community to achieve wellness through health and related services.

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Charles G. Anderson (Vice Chairman)Karen Caindec (Secretary/Treasurer)

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Southcentral Foundation announced an inaugural dance challenge called Indigedance. Inspired by the Māori people of New Zealand and the warrior Haka dance, SCF is encouraging all Alaska Native and American Indian dance groups to enter the challenge.

Dance groups are challenged to create a new and original dance that incorporates the group’s culture, history, traditions, and regalia.

The inspiration for the challenge came to SCF President/CEO Dr. Katherine Gottlieb after visiting New Zealand to exchange best practices and share the success of the Nuka System of Care. It was there Dr. Gottlieb and the SCF delegation saw the Haka performed by the Tainui Māori people. The Haka is a traditional war cry, dance, or challenge from the Maori people historically used on the battlefield, as well as when groups came together in peace.

FIRST PLACE WILL RECIEVE

$10,000Second and third place

will also receive cash prizes.

The challenge will be held at the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention in October with three rounds: preliminaries, semi-finals, and a final round. A delegation from Aotearoa, New Zealand, will attend the challenge at AFN. As part of the finale, the winning Alaska Native dance group will be invited to respond to a Haka challenge by the New Zealand delegation.

To enter the SCF's Indigedance Challenge, dance groups must submit a video of their original routine by August 1, 2017. For more information about the Haka, rules and regulations for the Indigedance Challenge, or to apply, visit www.southcentralfoundation.com/indigedance/.

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Dear Community,

I would like to share a few of Southcentral Foundation’s beliefs:

Southcentral Foundation believes in relationships and customer-ownership. Southcentral Foundation believes in always choosing the right thing, even if it costs.Southcentral Foundation believes in standing in the gap for one another.Southcentral Foundation believes in forgiveness and that there is good in every person.Southcentral Foundation believes in wellness and that we are all on this journey together.Southcentral Foundation believes in physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.Southcentral Foundation believes in growing our own and celebrating them.Southcentral Foundation believes in honoring our leaders.Southcentral Foundation believes in words like beauty, strength and integrity.Southcentral Foundation believes in trust, honor and respect.

It is such a wonder to walk in our journey of wellness with the dedicated workforce and amazing population in our geographical area. The achievements of wellness are still yet to be captured in its entirety but those we have captured are evident in our population: better dental hygiene; recognition and movement to reduce violence; people growing through participation in learning events; people leading and driving improvements in our delivery of care; and more people joining the health care workforce, in all areas of production.

We are encouraged by all of the people and organizations that support Southcentral Foundation. You are a big part of our success and reason people from all over the world want to learn how and what we are doing to achieve our goals of wellness. It is your good words sharing the Southcentral Foundation story that continues to encourage us on our path to achieve our vision: A Native community that enjoys, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness!

With warm regards,

Katherine Gottlieb, President/CEOSouthcentral Foundation

Southcentral Foundation President/CEO Dr. Katherine Gottlieb

A Letter From Southcentral Foundation President/CEO

Calling all Alaska Native Dance Groups!

SCF encourages of culture, traditions, and regalia.



Thank you to the Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations for permission to reprint these scholarly articles from their digital publication, In the News.

in the newsfrom Harvard Medical School

The Science of Adolescent Sleepby Perri Klass, M.D.

Why do children wake up early when they are young but want to stay in bed till noon as teenagers?

Experts say it’s biology. Adolescents’ bodies want to stay up late and sleep late, putting them out of sync with what their school schedules demand of them. So kids have trouble waking up, and they often find themselves feeling drowsy in morning algebra class.

But that chronic sleepiness can affect their health and well-being, their behavior, and even their safety; it becomes genuinely dangerous when sleepy teenagers get behind the wheel.

At a recent conference on adolescent sleep, health and school start times, at which I gave a brief keynote, several experts made compelling arguments supporting the idea that middle and high school start times should shift to 8:30 a.m. or later, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Brian Tefft, a senior researcher with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, talked about “drowsy driving.” He cited an annual study that asks, “In the past 30 days how often have you driven when you were so tired that you had a hard time keeping your eyes open?” Over the past five years, on average, a quarter of the 16- to 18-year-old licensed drivers reported driving in that condition at least once, and 2 percent said fairly often or regularly.

Full article: https://nyti.ms/2rK7UzT

How Much Weight Do I Need to Lose to Prevent Diabetes?by Roni Caryn Rabin

Q. How can a blood test determine if I have prediabetes? How much weight do I need to lose to bring my numbers down?

A. Doctors typically perform one of three blood tests to diagnose prediabetes, a condition marked by blood sugar (glucose) levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to qualify as diabetes. While prediabetes often leads to full-fledged Type 2 diabetes, many people can hold the condition in check if they lose a relatively small amount of weight and increase their physical activity, said Dr. Rhonda Bentley-Lewis, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. “I stress to my patients that we’re not talking about a huge amount of weight,” she said, “just 5 to 7 percent of one’s body weight” — or 10 to 14 pounds for someone who weighs 200 pounds.

Two of the tests require fasting, which helps prevent results being distorted by a prior meal and provides “an even baseline,” Dr. Bentley-Lewis said. One, the fasting plasma glucose test, checks blood glucose levels after an 8 to 10 hour fast; results of 100 to 125 milligrams per deciliter indicate prediabetes. The other, the oral glucose tolerance test, is the most sensitive. It checks blood glucose levels after fasting and then two hours after you consume a sweetened drink; levels of 140 to 199 after the drink indicate prediabetes.

Full article: https://nyti.ms/2qAnbpE

What Are the Best Heart-Healthy Exercises?by Allison Klein

Doctors want you to get up. They want you to move. Americans are too sedentary, they say – and fitness is one of the greatest predictors of heart health in middle-aged adults.

But are some exercises better than others to keep our hearts healthy? Doctors say yes. And one is recommended more than all the rest: brisk walking. Really, walking?

"Walking is remarkably beneficial," says Dr. Walter C. Willett, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. "A half-hour a day can make quite a bit of difference. In terms of return for your investment of time, it really is a big bargain."

Full article: http://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2017-05-22/what-are-the-best-heart-healthy-exercises Dr. Katherine Gottlieb, Joshua Franks, Michelle Aregood, Chelsa Dorman, Tamara Brown, Marie

Stewman, Christopher Koski, Dr. Kevin Gottlieb (Tara Durand, not pictured).

Tribal Health Caucus Discusses Health Care ImprovementsSharon LeighowMedia Specialist

What is the Tribal Health Caucus?Formed in 1994 through the Alaska Tribal Health Compact, the Tribal Health Caucus authorizes tribes and tribal health organizations to operate health and health-related programs in Alaska. The Compact is the agreement that sets forth the terms and conditions of the government-to-government relationship between most Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations and the United States government, through Indian Health Services. All Alaska Tribes are invited to participate in the Alaska Tribal Health Caucus, including Tribes that are not Co-Signers to the Compact.

What does it do?The Alaska Tribal Health Caucus negotiates with the IHS to discuss issues related to health care programs and funding.

Tribal leaders describe the meeting with a great sense of accomplishment.

“This is the time of year all tribes come together and you feel a sense of unity,” said Joshua Franks, manager of development for Southcentral Foundation. “We have great power speaking with one voice, working for the betterment of all Alaska Native people.”

Tribal caucus negotiations have led to better health care processes. In 2016, the caucus approved a motion for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium to take over travel services related to Medicaid from the state of Alaska. Customer-owners needing transportation for medical services now make travel arrangements through the Alaska Native Medical Center.

What was discussed?This year, the Tribal Health Caucus discussed measures to ensure: pharmacies across the state have adequate pharmaceuticals on hand for customer-owners; sufficient staffing levels for the Alaska Area Native Health Services; and the effectiveness of the Resource and Patient Management System.

“I appreciate the free-flowing conversation to strengthen health care for Alaska Native people,” said Ileen Sylvester, SCF’s Vice President for Executive and Tribal Services. “We want to make sure the health services we are providing are the very best.”

The Tribal Health Caucus is one way that Alaska Native people are taking a seat at the table to own their health care. Sylvester reminds us that taking an active part in such discussions is one way that “we’ve changed the future that we have for our people.”

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Southcentral Foundation’s RAISE program is designed to help youth develop leadership skills through mentorship in both personal and professional development. RAISE accomplishes this through on-the-job work experience and by exposing its interns to real-world educational opportunities. In March, six winter RAISE interns went on a week-long trip to tour Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and visited Washington D.C.

Fort Lewis, a liberal arts college, fosters academic success and personal development of Native American students. A former RAISE administrative assistant hosted interns and provided a tour of the campus. Interns learned tips on how to best utilize

resources at the college and how to succeed at the university-level. They visited the Native student services lounge and listened to a Native student advisor who provided information about how to apply for scholarships and what to expect during the first year of college.

Interns then traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the Close Up Program, which gives students skills and experiences to advocate for issues important to them and their Tribes. Interns attended training on the differences between federal government and Tribal government operations.

While in the nation’s capital, interns participated in a congressional simulation exercise with students from other parts of the United States, to increase understanding about how Congress operates. The debate structure was modeled after the process used in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass bills. This particular simulation was focused on the S.1419 Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act. A RAISE intern led the debate in favor of passage of S.1419. At the conclusion of the debate, the participants voted, the result, 130 yay to 27 nay votes.

Interns also toured national monuments and had the opportunity to meet Alaska’s U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young. The interns demonstrated their keen interest in the trainings and workshops, as they asked questions and expressed their concerns about the future of Alaska.

RAISE Program Interns Visit Washington D.C.

Visitors Come from Around the World to Learn

Jerome Sheakley, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, U.S. Congressman Don Young, Justin Hatton, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Aquene Kakaruk-Ambrosio, Destiny Key, Robert Roehl, Ally Jackson, Haley Hoelscher, Ryan Gump.

From May 8–9, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service visited Southcentral Foundation to learn more about the Nuka System of Care (pictured with Dr. Katherine Gottlieb). Located in Australia, ATSICHS is a community-owned and managed organization that delivers health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland. Another Australian organization also visited SCF (not pictured) during this time, called the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health.

The Indian Health Service toured the Alaska Native Health Campus, guided by Dr. Steve Tierney (far left). The tour showcased the Nuka System of Care and how it is implemented across the shared campus. Pictured (left to right): Chris Buchanan, Acting Director; Kevin Meeks, Acting Deputy Director of Field Operations; Kelly M. Taylor, Acting Chief of Staff; Benjamin Smith, Deputy Director for Intergovernmental Affairs.

Southcentral Foundation hosted the Seattle Indian Health Board for a two-day visit from May 22–23. The SIHB is preparing to fully integrate behavioral health and traditional health into its health care system by 2020, and members visited SCF to learn about the Nuka System of Care. Two SIHB employees also attended Core Concepts while visiting SCF.

Several Native dance groups participated at the Alaska Native Health Board’s Cultural Night, located in the Nuka Learning and Wellness Center on June 7.



Jackie AlstromHealth Educator

VNPCC Wellness Center

Tatiana Askoak Program Coordinator

Tribal Health Advisory Councils

Michael BeiergrohsleinSenior Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Sandra BohlingManager

Family Wellness Warriors Initiative

Christine BraggRevenue Cycle Consultant

Finance

Dr. Bob ChaneyDirector of Employee & Community

Assistance | BSD Administration

JoAnn DelkittieMental Health Worker

Dena A Coy

Ricky Delkittie Jr.Maintenance Technician

Nilavena Clinic

Anna DemitAdministrative Support

Complementary Medicine

Jessilyn DuneganDietician

Outpatient Pediatrics

Nellie EvernManager of Finance

Budget Planning and Management

Christina FieldhouseProgram Coordinator

ANPCC 1 West

Dorthy FredenbergLearning and Development

Associate | Development Center

Dr. Ben GarnettPhysicianOBGYN

Brandi HennardSenior DietitianANPCC 3 East

Karen JohnsonProgram Coordinator

Medical Services Division

Melissa KeenBehavioral Health Clinician

VNPCC

Denise Kolojejchick-CoslettClinical Director

Fast Track Emergency

Jacqueline LesniakOptometristOptometry

Sheila LowePatient Accounts Specialist

Patient Accounts

Katie MontanelliProgram Coordinator

Health Education

Haily OlsonAdministrative Support

Traditional Healing

Mariya ProskuryakovaBehavioral Health Case Manager

Denaa Yeets’

Traci RenteriaCase Management Support

VNPCC

Royann RoyerDental Hygienist

ANMC Dental

The following employees have exemplified themselves by honoring the goals of the vision and mission of Southcentral Foundation. These awards are corporate-wide and based on at least one of the following: role model for other employees on how to perform job duties; notable

achievements and/or high productivity in service delivery, quality improvement, customer service, risk management, administrative management, improvements in safety, health and well-being of others, family wellness, outstanding teamwork, or any other mission-related activity of SCF.

Employees may have also been nominated for exemplary performance above and beyond the scope of their respective positions.

Please join us in celebrating our employees and their contributions, which help SCF reach its vision and mission!



Laura SarconeCertified Nurse Midwife

OBGYN

Marleny SasietaHealth Information Technician

Health Information Management

Loretta ShanginDental AssistantFireweed Dental

Julia SmithHealth Program Analyst

Data Services

Jessie TakakTribal Doctor

Traditional Healing

Bee TessumClinician

Quyana Clubhouse

Aileen TiumaluBenefits Enrollment Specialist

Patient Accounts

Carmen VelascoCase Management Support

Outpatient Pediatrics

Anthony WashingtonClinician

Behavioral Health Fireweed

Southcentral Foundation's executive leadership (back row) and Board of Directors (front row, seated) left to right, back to front: Dr. Katherine Gottlieb, Dr. Michelle Tierney, Lee Olson, Ileen Sylvester, Dr. Kevin Gottlieb, April Kyle, Dr. Doug Eby, James Segura, Charles Akers, Millie Lyerly, Erica Schuosky, Charles Anderson, and Loretta Throop.



Dental Orthodontics TeamAmber Foster, Penny Otton,

Joleen Sheldrick, and Michele Summers

Anchorage Native Primary Care Center Dialectical Behavior Team

Terri Draper and Maria Kennedy

Dentistry TeamDr. Millie Lyerly and Erica Schurosky

Four Directions Administrative TeamLynette Burgess and Lyric Dotomain

Dental Orthodontics TeamAmber Foster, Penny Otton,

Joleen Sheldrick, and Michele Summer

Southcentral Foundation is all about family! Amanda Bybee was joined by her father (Tom Parker), mother (Kathy Parker), and brother (Dustin Parker) as she happily displayed her LOV award certificate. Amanda is one third of the McGrath Team that was awarded for its commitment to quality. When a customer-owner needed specialty care at the clinic, the team came together to work through the night to ensure the c-o was safe and cared for while they awaited her transport to Anchorage for more serious medical attention.

Traci Renteria was supported by the attendance of her coworker, Sunny Little. Traci received a Living Our Values award for her effectiveness working on an understaffed team. She helped establish OBGYN care at the Benteh Nuutah Valley Native Primary Care Center and is highly appreciated by her team for her organizational and customer service skills.

A mother's love: Terri Draper was proudly joined by her mom, Toni Koob, at the LOV awards ceremony in May. Terri leads the Dialectical Behavior Team that was recognized for its work in the development of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program at Southcentral Foundation.



Amanda CantrellSenior Public Relations Specialist

Southcentral Foundation Dental welcomes the May 2017 SCF Dental Assistant Training Program graduates to the SCF team. These students completed the four-month program where they were mentored and trained by SCF

instructors, learning and development specialists, dentists and training mentors within the clinic.

The students earned an Indian Health certificate in digital radiology and basic life support, and a SCF certificate in essentials of dental assisting. All graduates are Alaska Native or American

Indian, seven of whom were hired as dental assistants within the ANMC Dental Clinic, Fireweed Dental Clinic, or Valley Native Primary Care Center Dental Clinic. Students leave the program with knowledge of dental procedures, instruments and infection control procedures.

SCF Dental has managed the Dental Assistant Training Program for more than 20 years and trained hundreds of dental assistants. SCF Dental offers two classes per year that start in August and January. The next DAT Program participants will be students at Salish Kootenai College, with SCF partnering as the off-campus program. Students will earn 52 college credits at no cost.

For more information about the Dental Assistant Technology Program, visit http://www.southcentralfoundation.com/services/dental-services/datprogram/.

Dental Assistant Training Program Class of 2017

Finance Commits to Quality by Receiving 100% on Audit

Walking with Elders on the Journey to WellnessSCF Learning Institute

In May, Southcentral Foundation hosted Alaska Geriatric Interdisciplinary Leadership Development (AK GILD) program participants. They visited SCF Health Education to learn about SCF’s approach to determining which exercises to incorporate into Elder fitness routines. They also visited SCF Elder Advisor Lisa Dolchok and SCF Elder Program Manager Chris Klabunde to learn about the Elder Program and its commitment to working with participants to establish a close-knit, healthy community. AK GILD participants will also attend SCF’s 7th Annual Nuka System of Care Conference in June.

The AK GILD program is a partnership between SCF’s Nuka System of Care and

the University of Alaska Anchorage, School of Allied Health, and is funded

by HRSA grant #U1QHP28706, Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program.

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Graduates of the May 2017 SCF Dental Assistant Training Program. Tarynne Erickson, Elisa Jakjemiec, Jessica Hampton, Justine Lewis, Kimberly Ayek, Caleb McGraw, Tia Jones, Brianna Mike, Tawni Conrad and Natalia Ballard.

Congratulations and a job well done to Southcentral Foundation’s Finance Operations Team. SCF Finance has demonstrated commitment to quality through accurate financial management and reporting by completing the fiscal year 2016 audit with no findings. This achievement helps to ensure SCF's financial compliance with grant programs and government funding requirements.



2017: Traditional Healing Clinic employees in the traditional healing garden. Traditional healing employees first planted the garden in 2004.

Southcentral Foundation Traditional Healing has expanded services from a single Tribal doctor to a number of providers in partnership with the integrated care team.

A site dedication ceremony for an expansion of the Anchorage Native Primary Care Center was hosted by Southcentral Foundation in 2000, blessed by Traditional Healing employees.

As a part of an integrated care system, Southcentral Foundation's Traditional Healing Clinic works in partnership with other providers to develop the best care plans for customer-owners.

1991: Southcentral Foundation received a grant to explore and study traditional healing practices. In the same year, Dr. Katherine Gottlieb became SCF’s deputy directory.

WEEKLY

Living with Healthy BoundariesWednesdays, 12:30–2 p.m.Nuka Learning and Wellness Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive

It is important to protect ourselves from harmful situations and relationships. Setting and keeping boundaries is a skill and an important aspect ofhealthy relationships and wellness. Join Family Wellness Warriors Initiative and learn more about establishing healthy boundaries. For more information, please contact (907) 729-5443.__________________________________________

Wellness Matters NightThursdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.Nuka Learning and Wellness Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive

Bring your favorite dish for a healthy potluck meal at the start of each evening and then participate in a weekly learning circle. There are many exciting opportunities from Southcentral Foundation Family Wellness Warriors Initiative and SCF Behavioral Health. For more information, please contact (907) 729-5443. __________________________________________

Grief and LossThursdays, 6–7:30 p.m.Nuka Learning and Wellness Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive

This learning circle is for anyone who has experienced hardship such as divorce or a relationship ending, loss of health, selling the family home, a loved one’s serious illness, death in the family, death of a pet, or loss of a friendship. Find a connection with others who have had similar experiences. For more information, please contact (907) 631-7427 or (907) 631-7426. __________________________________________

Veterans Learning CircleThursdays, 6–7:30 p.m.Nuka Learning and Wellness Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive

The Veterans Learning Circle utilizes a veteran-designed curriculum to address matters individuals may face after combat or during military service and provides support. For more information, please contact (907) 729-5443. Walk-ins welcome.__________________________________________

Domestic Violence EducationFridays, 10–11:30 a.m.Nuka Learning and Wellness Center 4085 Tudor Centre Drive

Have you experienced domestic violence or know someone who has? Join the domestic violence education learning circle, a peer-supported group for men and women. This learning circle is for those who have been harmed and those who have harmed, to examine family interactions and the way family members receive you. Build relationships with others and stop the cycle of harm. This is for adults ages 18 and older. For more information, please contact (907) 729-5443. Walk-ins welcome.

These activities are free and open to the community. Please visit the Learning Circles page

online at southcentralfoundation.com/learning-circles/ for more information.

Southcentral Foundation Learning Circles

In 1997, Southcentral Foundation hired its first traditional healing employee. In the 20 years since, SCF's Traditional Healing Clinic has helped thousands of customer-owners along their journey to wellness. A 2016 survey of the top 10% of utilizers of the THC revealed that as a result of visiting the clinic, they experienced: • 12 fewer specialty visits• 4 fewer emergency department visits• 6 fewer ambulatory visits• 7 fewer primary care center visits This data tells us that traditional healing is effective, and SCF is proud to offer its services.

Celebrating 20 Years of Traditional Healing at Southcentral Foundation



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Elders Catch Hooligan at Twentymile River

Summer Food Service Program for Children

Southcentral Foundation's Elder Program participants are continually engaged in healthy activities. The program focuses on taking part in traditional activities that tie Elders back to their culture, whenever possible. In May, Elders traveled down the Seward Highway to take part in hooligan fishing and returned home with buckets of fish to enjoy.

Alicia MaryottSFSP & CACFP At-Risk Specialist

Summer break is here and Alaska’s children need your help. On average, nearly 51,000 Alaskan children received free or reduced-price school meals through the USDA National School Lunch Program in school year 2016–2017, while only about 4,700 (9%) participated in the Summer Food Service Program. The SFSP provides free nutritious meals to children in low-income areas when school is not in session.

The SFSP can be sponsored by public or private non-profit schools, residential summer camps, local governments and tribal organizations. Summer feeding sites can be located in schools, public housing centers, camps, parks, churches and many other facilities as long as the site meets the SFSP eligibility criteria.These meals help maintain children’s health gained through the school year and assists families in stretching their summer food dollars. These programs provide a safe place for children to go and provide summer employment or volunteer opportunities to the local community. The SFSP is key to helping fill the hunger gap and ensuring Alaska’s children return to school well-nourished and ready to learn.

To find a summer food site near your community, go to www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877. For more

information about the Summer Food Service Program, contact Alicia Maryott at [email protected] or (907) 465-4788.

Elder Program Supervisor, Aaron Osterback.

Hilda Roberts helps scoop hooligan from a net.

Program participants and employees fish for hooligan. Cooler full of hooligan from a successful fishing trip.

313,413 meals total were served statewide through SFSP in summer 2016.



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Promoting independent

living through

fostering an environment

of quality, dignity and

pride.

Important Phone Numbers

Alaska Native Medical Center (907) 563-2662

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) (907) 272-1444

Anchorage Police Department (non-emergency) (907) 786-8500

Anchor Rides (907) 343-2550

Cook Inlet Housing Authority (907) 793-3000

Division of Public Assistance (907) 269-6599

Food Bank of Alaska (907) 272-3663

People Mover (907) 343-4536

Salvation Army Meals on Wheels (907) 349-0613

Senior Benefits (907) 352-4150

Southcentral Foundation (907) 729-4955

SCF Elder Program Event Hotline (907) 729-6588

Game Day

Movie Day

FRIDAYHealth Education on

Nutrition and Wellness

THURSDAYCultures and Traditions

TUESDAYBingo

WEDNESDAYShopping

12:30 - 2 p.m.

Value Village Northway Mall

Fred Meyer Sears MallWalmart

Please call (907) 729-6500

for transportation.Space is limited.

12:30 - 2 p.m.

Please call the SCF Health Education

at (907) 729-2689 for more information.

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 12:15 - 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.(1st, 2nd and 3rd

Friday of each month)

Elder directed, with a variety of games offered.

12:30 p.m.(4th Friday of each month)

Popcorn and juice are provided.

MONDAY

SCF Elder Program | 6901 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99507 | (907) 729-6500

Last fall, Southcentral Foundation's Native Men's Wellness Program employees built raised planter boxes for the Elder Program to use to create a community garden. At the same time, Cook Inlet Native Head Start students began planting and tending to seedlings that would later serve as starter plants and be potted in the new boxes. In May, the day arrived for students and Elders to come together to plant their garden.

June 9 was a beautiful day for helping Elders. Coordinated by Southcentral Foundation's Elder Program, 64 SCF employees volunteered their time to support Elders who were identified as needing assistance around their homes. This year, 12 homes were cared for. The event, called the Elder Day of Caring, takes place annually and draws participation from employees all throughout SCF.

The Community Comes Together with Elders

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