‘Health’ Archives
Phillips Neighborhood Clinic Becomes a CHAT
By Joy Hwang PNC is a free clinic operated by students from the University of Minnesota Medical School. PNC has become one of the Citizen Health Action Teams within BYI. The clinic is open from 6PM-9PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. Patients get free basic healthcare services for free at our normal operating hours. For more information, please go to the following site: http://www.phillips.neighborhoodclinic.com/ On Wednesday, August 14th, the clinic will be hosting a “Dermatology Night,” where patients may receive a free consultation and treatment for psoriasis, eczema, bacterial, fungal infections, and other skin diseases. On the last Wednesdays of every month, PNC holds a “Foot Care Clinic,” where nurses will assist patients with diabetes in the assessment of their feet to ensure that they still maintain adequate circulation and sensation. Patients will also be treated to a soothing soak and massage during the session These events are completely [...]
Tracking Running Wolf Sacrificed for Safety, Loosing Pounds and Gaining New Life! ”“ a Story of Survival
By Connie Norman Hello from Running Wolf Fitness Center. We are so grateful to the Alley Newspaper that we are able to share our success stories of Running Wolf Fitness Center clients with all of you. I hope you find it motivating so you, too, can make time to exercise and take care of your health! I am excited to share our next success story with you! Billy came to Running Wolf Fitness Center one year ago as part of a weight loss challenge with Native American Community Clinic and Running Wolf Fitness Center. Billy came and did a baseline data check in and we found that he had high blood pressure and high cholesterol and a high BMI and body fat. He also has chronic debilitating back pain. But Billy started working out daily at Running Wolf and met weekly with the dietitian from NACC. At the end of the 12 weeks he came in second in the weight loss challenge losing only by a tenth of a pound! Billy continued working out daily at Running Wolf to continue building his strength, [...]
Somalia”'s 53rd Year of Independence Celebration on Lake Street
Somalia”'s 53rd Year of Independence, July 1st, 2013, was celebrated by a mix of hundreds of people on Sunday June 30th recognizing the political and cultural significance while enjoying great weather on the closed-off portion of Lake Street between Blaisdell and Pleasant Avenues. Many BYI members took part and some were organizers of the event.Â
