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.
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Week #13- 💙 Screen Early — Save Lives 💙
Regular cervical cancer screenings are one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health.
Here’s why screenings matter:
✔️ Cervical cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages.
✔️ You can feel perfectly fine and still have abnormal cells that could turn into cancer.
✔️ Pap tests and HPV tests can find changes early — often before cancer develops.
✔️ Women who get regular screenings are much less likely to develop or die from cervical cancer.
How often should you be screened?
🗓 Ages 21–29:
• Pap test every 3 years
🗓 Ages 30+:
• HPV test every 5 years
OR
• Co-test (Pap + HPV test) every 5 years
Early detection makes treatment easier and outcomes better. 💙
If you’re due for a screening — or aren’t sure when your last one was — now is the time to schedule.
📞 Call Santee Health & Wellness Center at 402-857-2300
We’re here to answer your questions and support your health.
Protect yourself. Protect your future.
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Week #4- 🧠✨ Your Brain Has Learning & Memory Power! ✨🧠
Parents & Caregivers — did you know your child has a special “thinking center” in their brain? It’s called the prefrontal cortex, and it helps them learn, solve problems, and make good choices every day! 💛
This powerful part of the brain helps kids:
📚 Plan and organize their work
👀 Focus and pay attention
🧩 Think before they act
😊 Manage emotions and behaviors
Take a few minutes to review this flyer together and spark a conversation:
👉 What did your thinking brain help you learn today? Post your answer below!
👉 When was a time you had to “think before you acted”?
👉 How can we help our brains stay strong? (Hint: sleep, healthy food, and practice!)
Helping children understand their “thinking brain” builds confidence and responsibility. When they know they have the power to pause, plan, and problem-solve — they’re more prepared to succeed in school and in life. 🌟
Let’s keep growing strong minds and strong futures — together!
To schedule your Well Child Check Up, contact Santee Health & Wellness Center at 402-857-2300 📞
#HealthyKids #BrainPower #LearningAndGrowing #WicozaniWaste #SanteeHealthCenter
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