River People Health Center offers a variety of health fairs and community events throughout the year. Join us for a fun and healthy experience for you and your family.
EVENT
Positive Indian Parenting
Positive Indian parenting (NICWA Sponsored Parenting Curriculum) -Honoring our children by our traditions
- Curriculum is designed to provide culturally specific training for Native parents.
- The goal is to help Native parents explore the values and attitudes expressed in traditional native child-rearing practices and then apply those values to modern parenting skills.
- This course explores methods of numerous tribes and their child-rearing practices.
Upcoming Sessions
- 1/14 – Harmony in Child-Rearing
- 1/21 – Traditional Behavior Management
- 1/28 – Lessons of Mother Nature
- 2/4 – Praise in Traditional Parenting
- 2/11 – Choices in Parenting
- 2/18 – Lessons of the Storyteller
- 2/25 – Lessons of the Cradleboard
WHEN
Every Tuesday | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE
RPHC 3rd Floor, RM 3103
10901 E. McDowell Rd.
Scottsdale, Az 85256
REGISTER NOW
Please contact Glenndalyn at 602-784-0979
WHEN
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month |
12 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE
RPHC 3rd Floor, RM 3104 Cevagĭ-Kwe (Cloud)
10901 E. McDowell Rd.
Scottsdale, Az 85256
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For more information, call 480-362-6948
EVENT
Thriving with Diabetes
Join us for “Thriving with Diabetes”
Take charge of your health and thrive with diabetes! Learn practical tips, tools, and strategies for managing your condition in a supportive environment.
Light snacks will be provided and attendees can earn WellPath points!
Upcoming Sessions:
- Tuesday, January 14 – What is Diabetes? How do I exercise?
- Thursday, January 16th – What medications should I be taking? How can I cope?
- Thursday, January 21st – How do I reduce my risks? What should I be eating?
- Tuesday, January 23rd – How do I problem solve? What do my lab values mean?
WHEN
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE
River People Health Center – Teaching Kitchen
10901 E. McDowell Rd.
Scottsdale, Az 85256
REGISTER NOW
Please call: 480-362-3355 to reserve your seat!
EVENT
Domestic Violence Support Group
Join our Domestic Violence Support Group
The River People Health Center is offering Domestic Violence Support Groups to help those affected by abuse find strength and healing.
This safe space will cover important topics such as:
- Historical Trauma
- Power and Control
- Stalking
- Safety Planning
- and More!
If you or someone you know needs support, pleas reach out. Domestic Violence Advocates are here for you. Together, we can break the cycle.
WHEN
Tuesdays : Women | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: Men | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE
RPHC 3rd Floor, RM 3203
10901 E. McDowell Rd.
Scottsdale, Az 85256
REGISTER NOW
Please contact DV Victim Advocates: 480-362-3580
EVENT
Healing Generations through Parenthood
This support group will provide a space for parents and caregivers to develop connections and support while navigating parenthood.
Weekly group sessions will take an in-depth look at the impacts of trauma, toxic stress, and learning new skills to enhance parenting.
Topics will include:
- Parenting children who have experienced trauma
- Exploring family systems and the impact of generational trauma
- Skill development for emotional and co-regulation and problem-solving
- Understanding children and their emotions
- Thinking, planning, and creating a vision for your family unit
WHEN
Every Thursday | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE
RPHC 2nd Floor, RM 2661
10901 E. McDowell Rd.
Scottsdale, Az 85256
REGISTER NOW
Please contact Ty’Lesha Yellowhair at 480-362-6981
Podcasts
Health Beats is a new podcast focusing on the health and wellness journey of Native American people.
- Health Beats: 5 Determinants of Health Series, Episode 1 – Joe Remitera | The first series will focus on the five determinants of health. Joe Remitera, the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Health Human Services Director, will be introducing us to the five determinants and their impact on an individual’s health journey.
- Health Beats: 5 Determinants of Health Series, Episode 2 – Dr. Nancy Mangieri | This is second episode of the series. Dr. Nancy Mangieri, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Health and Human Services Chief Public Health Officer, will be discussing prevention and the importance of environment.
- Health Beats: 5 Determinants of Health Series, Episode 3 – John Godfrey | This is third episode of the series, John Godfrey, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Health and Human Services Chief Behavioral Health Officer, will be discussing the importance of mental health.
- Health Beats: 5 Determinants of Health Series, Episode 4 – Christi Andrews | This is fourth episode of the series, Christi Andrews, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Health Assistant CDD Director, will be discussing the importance of housing and overall well-being.
- Health Beats: 5 Determinants of Health Series, Episode 5 – Dr. Kody Smith | This is fifth episode of the series, Dr. Kody Smith, the Acting Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Chief Medical Officer, will be discussing the importance of medicine and availability of care as one of the five determinants of health.
Podcast Series: Feeding Your Baby the Best – Starting from Birth Day
This podcast series will reveal wisdom from experts and those experienced to share with mothers to support their success in feeding their baby the best from birth to age one.
- Season 1/Episode 1 – First, Let’s Celebrate! | Did you know the month of August is VERY special for mothers? Here’s why …
- Season 1/Episode 2 – Getting Ready for the “Birth Day” | Getting ready to feed your baby the best at birth needs preparation. Here’s how …
- Season 1/Episode 3 – First Month of Being a New Mother | The baby is born! Now what? Tune in to hear what mothers have said and what to do …
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Health Beats: Episode 6 Note One More with Dr. Nate Velez kicks off the Not One More Series of Podcasts: Dr. Nate Velez introduces the Journey to Recovery program within the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
