COVID TESTING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE
PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE
Issued June 26, 2020
The MHA COVID-19 Task Force, Elbowoods Memorial Health Center, Chair-man Fox and Tribal Business Council officially inform the public:
There has been a new case of infection with the COVID-19 virus. There is a potential for community spread since the individual attended a large local public event the weekend of June 20, 2020 and dined at a local restaurant. Contact tracing is underway and those directly exposed to the individual will be notified and tested. Again, indirect exposure is considered a strong possibility.
The MHA COVID-19 Task Force has been working closely with Chairman Fox and the Tribal Business Council as well as with state and other health partners, to re-spond to this case/possible community spread. Response to any case of the virus is immediate and comprehensive.
For more information about COVID-19 please go to the MHA COVID-19 Task Force Facebook page as well as the MHA Nation’s tribal website. If you have concerns of possibly having the virus call Elbowoods Clinic at 701-627-7641.
• Researchers say anywhere from 25 percent to 80 percent of people with COVID-19 are unaware they have the virus. Often patients show no symp-toms for the first few days; and still others with the virus will carry it and never show any symptoms. This allows the COVID-19 virus to spread rapidly throughout a community.
• Experts say these carriers without symptoms make it even more important for people to wear face masks in public. The CDC says up to 85% of cases can be prevented if everyone wears a mask in public.
TAT HEAD START PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Public Service Announcement
The Three Affiliated Tribes Head Start Program would like to announce their 2020-2021 Round-Up Events for Returning and New Students. This event is open to children between the ages of 2 ½ to 4 years of age and those that are eligible to receive services at Indian Health Service. If you are not eligible to receive services with IHS and you need help with scheduling or other questions please feel free to contact Nichole Thomas @ 701-421-6504.
Guardians need to bring proof of birth, income verification, and immunization records (only in the event that any immunizations were given out of the state of North Dakota), custody papers if applicable, medical insurance numbers, Tribal ID if applicable and any records that indicate Special Services. If your child is a returning student you DO NOT need proof of birth or immunization records but you WILL need all other documents. You may choose to email your documents to our Records Manager at wajones@mhanation.com. If your student is not already registered with EMHC, you will need to complete their packet also. You can obtain the packet ahead of time by email at Randella.Schwuchow@ihs.gov or by calling 701-627-4750.
The Round Up will include the following services: Physicals, Immunizations, screenings for dental, and diabetes as well as services and information from other programs that involve children.
*Due to COVID-19 precautions we have to limit the amount of people at the event to protect the EMHC Staff, the Head Start Staff, and also your family. Please note that ONE custodial parent/guardian and the child must be present for medical liability reasons.
*We also require guardian and child to wear masks. If you do not have a mask for you or your student we will have one for you but we do have a limited supply.
*We will have instructions for wait times when you arrive at the event but we are asking that the application be totally complete, unless you have a question in a certain area of the application. TAT Head Start 2020-2021 applications can be obtained via email (wajones@mhanation.com), (kaylakoenig@mhanation.com) or on the MHA website (under the Head Start tab) or by pick up at the sites listed below:
New Town: New Town Head Start Building
Parshall: Parshall Field Clinic & The Red Hall
White Shield: White Shield Field Clinic & Ralph Wells Memorial Complex
Mandaree: Mandaree Field Clinic & Crestwood Head Start Center
Twin Buttes: Twin Buttes Field Clinic
*If at all possible we are asking that parent’s email (wajones@mhanation.com) or drop off completed applications ahead of time, during working hours (to protect your information), at the TAT Head Start Building @ New Town.
The event will be scheduled from 9 am to 3 pm for all communities. Families are encouraged to attend whichever location and date that suits them best and are not limited to their home segment. The scheduled days are as follows for those students that are eligible for Indian Health Services:
Thursday June 25th: New Town at the Elbowoods Memorial Health Clinic. Recertification for returning students only in the morning and all students in the afternoon.
Thursday July 9th: Twin Buttes at the Twin Buttes Field Clinic
Friday July 10th: White Shield at the White Shield Field Clinic
Tuesday July 14th: New Town at the Elbowoods Memorial Health Clinic
Friday July 17th: Parshall at Parshall Field Clinic
Tuesday July 21st: Mandaree at the Mandaree Head Start Crestwood Building
Thursday July 23rd: New Town at the Elbowoods Memorial Health Clinic
We can currently service 163 children for the 2020-2021 school year including all community centers.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT RETURNING STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS BEFORE CLASS PLACEMENT AND PRIORITIZATION** Returning students will be given priority placement upon completion of application process only.
Physicals dated prior to May 1st, 2020 will not be valid due to the close out of the previous school year.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the TAT Head Start Director at 701-421-7842.
APRIL 2020—GENERAL DISBURSEMENT—RESOLUTION NO. 20-054-FWF
APRIL 2020—GENERAL DISBURSEMENT—RESOLUTION NO. 20-054-FWF
The MHA Nation Tribal Business Council has approved Resolution No. 20-054-FWF which authorizes a one-time payment of $1,000.00 disbursement to each eligible MHA Nation Tribal member enrolled as of April 9th, 2020. This disbursement, per the Resolution, will be mailed out in 2 payments, April 9th, 2020 ($500) and May 15th, 2020 ($500) to all members 14 years old and above.
Any delinquent monies owed to the Three Affiliated Tribes Division of Child Support Enforcement shall be deducted from this distribution at the rate of $500.00 from the second payment of May 15th, 2020. Any delinquent monies owed to Travel, Small Loans, Home Mortgage, Business (Independent) Loans and Tribal Court shall be deducted $250 from the second payment of May 15th, 2020.
Enrolled members under the age of 14 as of August 1st, 2020, will be required to have their legal guardian fill out the April 2020—Resolution No. 20-054-FWF Minor Disbursement Form. Return the form to the People’s Fund Department @ the MHA Complex. Forms will be available at People’s Fund Dept., Tribal Finance, segment offices, and the MHA Nation website. Minor disbursements will be for the full amount of $1,000.
Enrolled members under the age of 14 as of August 1st, 2020, that DO NOT have a completed April 2020—Resolution No. 20-054-FWF Minor Disbursement Form returned to the People’s Fund Department by August 1st, 2020, will have the disbursement held in the pooled fund account until the age of 18.
Enrolled members under the age of 14 as of August 1st, 2020, in the custody of the Three Affiliated Tribes Social Services and under the Indian Child Welfare Act shall have their disbursement held in Trust until the age of 18.
Chairman Fox discusses MHA Nation’s COVID-19 response with Native America Calling
See interview at the link below:
ONRR is Still Collecting and Distributing Mineral Owner Royalty Payments
TO: Individual Indian Mineral Owners:
FROM: Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR)
FYI: ONRR is still collecting and distributing mineral owner royalty payments. We are answering your questions by phones. Please call us if you have any questions or concerns.
MHA Nation Tribal Business Council Adopts Covid-19 Mitigation Measures
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WIC Participants Appointments Only Announcement
Announcement for North Segment Residential Tenants
Germ Awareness Demonstration Video by North Segment
COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information
ND Department of Health Coronavirus Information
Here are some suggestions for patients about self-quarantine per the CDC:
Stay home except to get medical care
People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to isolate at home during their illness. You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. Do not go to work, school, or public areas. Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home
People: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
Animals: You should restrict contact with pets and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19, just like you would around other people. Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19, it is still recommended that people sick with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus. When possible, have another member of your household care for your animals while you are sick. If you are sick with COVID-19, avoid contact with your pet, including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food. If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wash your hands before and after you interact with pets and wear a facemask. See COVID-19 and Animals for more information.
Call ahead before visiting your doctor
If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the healthcare provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.
Wear a facemask
You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) or pets and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then people who live with you should not stay in the same room with you, or they should wear a facemask if they enter your room.
Cover your coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissues in a lined trash can. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or, if soap and water are not available, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry.
Soap and water are the best option if hands are visibly dirty. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid sharing personal household items
You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home. After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.
Clean all “high-touch” surfaces everyday
High touch surfaces include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables. Also, clean any surfaces that may have blood, stool, or body fluids on them. Use a household cleaning spray or wipe, according to the label instructions. Labels contain instructions for safe and effective use of the cleaning product including precautions you should take when applying the product, such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.
Monitor your symptoms
Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening (e.g., difficulty breathing). Before seeking care, call your healthcare provider and tell them that you have, or are being evaluated for, COVID-19. Put on a facemask before you enter the facility. These steps will help the healthcare provider’s office to keep other people in the office or waiting room from getting infected or exposed. Ask your healthcare provider to call the local or state health department. Persons who are placed under active monitoring or facilitated self-monitoring should follow instructions provided by their local health department or occupational health professionals, as appropriate. When working with your local health department check their available hours.
If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatch personnel that you have, or are being evaluated for COVID-19. If possible, put on a facemask before emergency medical services arrive.
Discontinuing home isolation
Patients with confirmed COVID-19 should remain under home isolation precautions until the risk of secondary transmission to others is thought to be low. The decision to discontinue home isolation precautions should be made on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with healthcare providers and state and local health departments.
Anita Martin MD, FAAP
Chief Medical Officer
Elbowoods Memorial Health Center
See original post from EMHC at the link here.
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