Health Networking
Meeting Oct. 27
The Sitka Health Summit Coalition’s monthly Wooch.een (together in Tlingit) health networking and learning meeting will be held noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, via Zoom.
The purpose is to spark partnerships and to promote cross sector collaboration, learning, and networking to improve the well-being in Sitka. For information go to sitkahealthsummit.org. If interested in joining the meeting, contact Amanda Roberts at amandar@searhc.org.
Mariner’s First Aid,
CPR Class in Sitka
The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will offer a Mariner’s First Aid and CPR/AED class 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11 at NSRAA, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road.
The cost for the class is $125, including sales tax. Mariners may register online at www.amsea.org or call (907) 747-3287.
The class will cover CPR & automatic external defibrillators (AED); treatment of choking; medical emergencies; trauma; environmental hazards; patient assessment; medical communications; drowning & hypothermia; and common fishing injuries. Attendees will receive a U.S. Coast Guard accepted, two-year certificate issued by the American Safety & Health Institute.
Compassionate
Care Training On
Brave Heart Volunteers will host “Compassionate Care at End-of-Life” training 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29 and 1-4 p.m. Oct. 30.
Community professionals will present on topics including palliative care, the physical process of dying, self care, spirituality, grief and aspects related to hospice care and philosophy.
The training is free and is recommended for BHV volunteers, and persons working or being present with those nearing the end of life. It will be held in person with a Zoom link available.
Call Brave Heart Volunteers at 747-4600, or email Kathryn@Braveheartvolunteers.org to sign up.
BHV Training
Slated Nov. 5
Brave Heart Volunteers is hosting a volunteer training 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sessions, presented by community experts, include body basics, staying safe and when to call 911, cultural awareness, and Pioneers Home protocols.
The training is free and is recommended for BHV volunteers, or those who want to volunteer. The morning session is geared for new volunteers, and seasoned volunteers are being asked to join at 2 p.m.
Call Brave Heart Volunteers at 747-4600 or email Kathryn@Braveheartvolunteers.org to sign up.
Boys on the Run:
By Sitkans Against Family Violence
Boys Run I toowú klatseen is an after-school program that instills healthy relationships and lifestyle skills in boys through running and other fun activities. The program, now in its eighth season in Sitka, incorporates cultural activities that honor Southeast Alaska traditional values. Thirty third- through fifth-grade boys participate twice-weekly at Keet Gooshi Heen elementary school.
Last week’s focus at Boys Run was on traditional values; this week, Boys Run participants focused on physical health and wellness and working together. Boys were taught about the benefits of choosing to eat balanced meals building each other up.
During practice, boys were asked what it means to show respect for themselves and their bodies. Here’s what they had to say:
–“Go outside!”
–“Eat vegetables and fruit!”
–“Always be nice to yourself!”
–“Try to eat everything at dinner!”
Throughout this season, Boys Run will provide the Sitka community with updates on the program. We also hope to give mentors and parents an opportunity to pass on skills from Boys Run to the children in their life. Consider using these conversation starters:
–What is one specific thing that you are going to do this week to take care of yourself?
–What are some ways that we hold each other up?
–Why do people work in teams?
The annual Boys Run I toowú klatseen 5K will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10, and all are invited! Keep an eye out for more information as the date approaches. Boys Run is brought to you in Sitka by the Pathways Coalition. Call 747-3493 or email kniedermeyer@safv.org for more information.
