Established in the late 1970s, the Santee Health & Wellness Center is the principal point of health care services for tribal members residing on the Santee Sioux Reservation. Our providers and staff are committed to caring for you and your family.
If you are feeling unwell, need a routine annual exam or are seeking care from one of our specialty services, you can rest assured you will receive expert, compassionate care.Β
Week #1: Culture of Health Introduction
In this video, we begin an important journey together β a journey to reclaim Wicozani Waste, a true Culture of Health, for ourselves, our families, and our people.
Many of the health challenges we see today β diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cancer β are relatively new to our people. While modern medicine can help, our first and strongest line of defense has always been our way of life β our culture.
For countless generations, our ancestors lived in balance. Healthy food, movement, connection, and purpose werenβt choices β they were simply life. And because of that, our people were among the strongest and healthiest to walk this earth.
For the next 8 weeks, we will walk this path together. Not through lectures or telling each other what to do β but through sharing, listening, learning, and supporting one another. Real culture change doesnβt come from force. It comes when people see what works and choose it for themselves.
Each week, weβll gather here to talk about what weβve tried, whatβs worked, what hasnβt, and how weβve overcome challenges along the way. If we stay connected and donβt quit, success is inevitable.
π Join the conversation below:Share one healthy change β big or small β that youβve made in your life thatβs been successful. Respond to each other, encourage one another, and help build this community in a good way.
Be sure to check back for next weekβs video.Iβll see you in the comments, and Iβll see you next week.
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π KNOW YOUR RISK. PROTECT YOUR FUTURE. π
There are breast cancer risk factors that every woman should understand β and knowing yours could make all the difference.
Ask yourself:
π Does breast cancer run in your family?
π Have close relatives been diagnosed?
π Are you aware of how age or genetics affect your risk?
π Do lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, alcohol use, and body weight play a role?
The truth is β knowledge is power.
Talking with your healthcare provider about your personal risk can help you make informed decisions about screenings, prevention, and early detection. Early detection saves lives. π
At Santee Health & Wellness Center, weβre here to support you every step of the way.
π Call us at 402-857-2300
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