Education

CHERISH can provide educational resources regarding cervical cancer screening, the human papillomavirus (HPV), and the HPV vaccine.

Public Health Nurse, Case Manager provides discharge planning and case management
for patients that are hospitalized. Services also include coordination of care for Elders
and/or patients with chronic illness. Yearly flu clinics in each reservation are facilitated by
the PHN as part of public health prevention. Our goal is to work with family and
communities to provide safe care at home and prevent future healthcare complications.
The Public Health Nurse works closely with the Diabetes Medical Team and the
Dementia/Cognitive Health Nurse to provide services in each tribal community, as well as
other service areas where IHC Native American’s reside. Medical care, prevention, and
case management are all services provided to maximize independence of individual care
needs, under the direction of our IHC Medical Providers.

IHC is providing training opportunities for community members, with lived experience in substance use recovery, to become a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist through the Tribal Opioid Response Program. 25 eligible participants will acquire the tools needed for an entry-level peer support specialist job opportunity over the span of 5 years (5 participants per year).

Special Diabetes Program for Indians offers education, fitness programs, and one-on-one training session in the IHC Rincon Health Center’s Gym.

IHC’s Registered Dietitian works with community members who are struggling to lose weight or need to improve their diet for health-related reasons with and emphasis on “Food as Medicine.” Community members can schedule with Medical front desk or directly with Misty. No referral required!

IHC Health Educators provide education to youth on topics such as bullying prevention and communication skills. Education is tailored to age range of youth and features engaging activities as well as fascinating lectures.

Here's why you should attend:
• Troubleshoot positioning and latch
• Connect with other moms at different stages of their breastfeeding journey
• Understand the significance of family support for the breastfeeding parent
• Receive incentives to support your breastfeeding journey

Injury Prevention Resource. Offer education and incentives to prevent injury in tribal communities. Car seat classes, Bicycle Helmets and safety courses, ATV Helmets and safety course, Smoke alarms & fire prevention, Fall Prevention and wellness.

Participate in a creative craft while engaging in uplifting discussions. Both locations provide a supportive atmosphere, open minds, and a safe space for all women. We invite women who wish to come together, feel empowered, and enjoy crafting. All materials will be supplied.

We provide classes on the signs and symptoms of breast and cervical cancers to the community. We also assist individuals with getting access to a free mammogram or pap smear within the county of San Diego. These services are free of charge and are to open to anyone that is unable to afford a copay, has no insurance/limited, and is migrant or undocumented.

We will have 12 women from California Native cultures present at UCSD about cultural burning, basketry, philanthropy and public health. The event is free, lunch and dinner are provided.