UPCOMING EVENTS
Virtual Fitness Classes

Mondays
From noon to 12:30 p.m. For Zoom link information, please contact Health Educators Brianne Parrish at brianne.parrish@nhbp-nsn.gov or Shelby Brueck at shelby.brueck@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Virtual Culture Night

Mondays
From 5 to 7 p.m., NHBP Tribal Members can log in to the Members Only website to watch pre-recorded Virtual Culture Night videos. Each session will offer special giveaways for up to three lucky winners.

Don't miss your chance to win and make meaningful connections with your culture. For more information, contact Cultural Specialist Michael Medawis at 269.425.0585 or michael.medawis@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Bodwéwadmimwen {Potawatomi Language} Classes

Thursdays
Held virtually from 5 to 7 p.m. Each session will offer special giveaways for up to three lucky winners. Don't miss your chance to win and make meaningful connections with your culture.

For Zoom information, please contact Cultural Specialist Michael Medawis at 269.704.4174 or michael.medawis@nhbp-nsn.gov. For more information, please contact Language Associate Jenniffer Wethington at 269.704.8435 or jeniffer.wethington@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 15 and 22
Lunch and Learn returns this month — open only to NHBP Tribal Members. Note there will be no Lunch and Learn on Dec. 29 due to NHBP offices being closed for the holidays. For more information, contact Shelby Brueck at 269.704.8345 or shelby.brueck@nhbp-nsn.gov.


Meet and Greet with Lisa Walker

Thursday, Dec. 9
Join us for an open house-style meet and greet with Grand Rapids' new Community Health Representative Lisa Walker from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Grand Haven Community Center Escanaba Room.


Traditional Healing Services

Grand Rapids | Dec. 14
Pine Creek | Dec. 15
Beatrice Jackson and Steve Pego return for more Traditional Healing services, including a group teaching focused on
the winter solstice. To register for individual or group sessions, please contact Behavioral Health Administrative Assistant Sherri Lockard at 269.275.1324 or sherri.lockard@nhbp-nsn.gov.
Sessions will be held virtually if in-person visits are not possible.


Curious Caregivers

Dec. 15, 16 and 21
This month's topic — How can I create screen time boundaries and encourage movement with my kids?

This series is presented by NHBP’s Social Services Prevention Education Curriculum. NHBP Health Educator Shelby Brueck will be our guest host this session. Through three online sessions, an NHBP Social Services Specialist will provide practical information and proven parenting strategies to any parent or caregiver of NHBP Tribal youth.

Attend a total of three classes in the monthly series through the end of 2021 to earn a $25 Meijer or Target gift card! Please note: Topics in the series will change monthly.

For Zoom information and to register, please contact Prevention Specialist Heather Kozar at heather.kozar@nhbp-nsn.gov or 269.704.8510.


2021-2022 New Year’s Eve Sobriety Pow Wow

Friday, Dec. 31
Come join us on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the endurance of our People. Celebrate and honor sobriety in our Community, one step at a time. Hosted by The Ogitchedaw.

7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Kellogg Arena. Free Admission.

Vendor information: Call Kevin Harris II at 269.832.8331.

For information, please call NHBP Culture Department staff:
Kevin Harris II at 269.832.8331,
Fred Jacko at 269.567.8560,
or Andre Mandoka at 269.832.7332.


Hold it for the Holidays Weigh-Out

Tuesday, Jan. 4 — Friday, Jan. 7
Post-holiday weigh-outs are by appointment only. To schedule your weigh-out, please contact Health Educators Brianne Parrish at 269.300.9477 or brianne.parrish@nhbp-nsn.gov or Shelby Brueck at 269.967.5616 or shelby.brueck@nhbp-nsn.gov.
COVID-19 UPDATES
COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11

NHBP Health and Human Services Department is offering vaccination to any Federally Recognized Tribal Member or Descendant and employee household children, ages 5-11 at our Clinics, by appointment only. Click here for CDC recommendations.

To schedule an appointment for your child(ren), please contact Pine Creek at 269.729.4422 or Grand Rapids at 616.249.0159.


COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses

Moderna and Pfizer booster doses are available to Tribal Members and NHBP employees and household members. Anyone who is 18+ is now eligible if they have received their second dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine six or more months ago, or their single dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine more than two months ago.

For your convenience, flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be given at the same appointment.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Pine Creek at 269.729.4422 or Grand Rapids at 616.249.0159.


Ellume Home COVID-19 Test Kits

Ellume Home Test Kits remain available for your use. Recall notice: The lot number ending in “62-1” was recalled, effective Oct. 25, 2021. If you have test kits ending in 62-1, please contact the HHSD for replacement. For more information about the recall, please click here. 
LATEST NEWS
NHBP Community
Survey Extended

Our Community Survey has been extended until Wednesday, Dec. 15 and can be found here.

The Community Survey is one of three surveys NHBP is asking Tribal Members to complete. This survey helps us set the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan goals. 

Each household that completes the survey will receive a $40 incentive for your time and assistance in completing the Community Survey. If you have any questions about the Community Survey, please contact Chief Planning Officer Dan Green at 616.514.3660.

Members Only Update

The new and improved Members Only website launched last month! Visit members.nhbp-nsn.gov to check out the user-friendly and easy-to-navigate site. Your current Members Only login information will remain the same for the new site, but you will be asked to update your information after logging in for the first time. Remember to bookmark to your favorites for easy access to this vital resource.


As a part of our efforts to decrease costs and reduce the amount of the Earth’s resources we use, printed versions of all NHBP publications will be distributed only to Tribal Members who opt-in to receive them.

Want to receive all NHBP Publications in print? Please confirm your preferences by Friday, Jan. 7.


Elders Gift Card Program

Any NHBP Member 50 years of age or older admitted to a hospital facility for medical care requiring at least one overnight stay is eligible for a $25 gift card to Wal-Mart to help with unexpected costs.

Requests for Elder Gift cards must be submitted no later than 30 days after the date of hospitalization to be eligible per policy. You may use this program two times per year.

For more information, please contact Community Health Representative Pennie Jewell at 269.729.4422 ext. 8339.


NHBP Dental Services Updates Offerings

NHBP Dental Services offers: Cleanings, fillings, extractions, X-rays, root canals, dentures and partials, in-office/at-home whitening, restoring implant crowns, periodontal treatment for gum disease, and more.
Eligibility:
  • All federally recognized Tribal Members and descendant(s).
  • Any individual who meets criteria to receive services through the NHBP Health and Human Services department.
 
NHBP Tribal Members Only: Services provided directly by the NHBP Health Facilities DO NOT count toward the $5,000 dental benefit maximum for NHBP Healthcare, administered by Forest County Potawatomi Insurance.
There are no out-of-pocket fees for Direct Care Services provided at the Health Facility for eligible American Indians and Alaskan Natives. However, any available insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and/or grant funds will be billed for services.
Some services use an outside laboratory which are not Direct Care Services and will require fees to be paid before services are rendered for all patients. For non-Native patients, all fees out-of-pocket associated with the services apply and are due at the time of service.
For a complete list of services, please contact Grand Rapids and Pine Creek Dental Clinics, Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following numbers:

Grand Rapids Health Facility | 616.249.0159

Pine Creek Health Facility | 269.729.4422
Events are subject to potential COVID-19 restrictions. As with all 2021 planning, events may be altered or canceled if impacted by the COVID-19 Response Phase. NHBP is currently in Phase 4. Click here for more information.
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