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Welcome to the Ëgohiyo:ak Website!!!
Congratulations on choosing to live a healthy lifestyle. The choice
you have made affects you, your family and the Seven Generations to
come. This website is designed to provide you with information that
we hope will help you on your journey to wellness. |
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The National Wellness Institute offers the following definition:
“Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of,
and make choices towards a more successful existence.” |
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From a native perspective, wellness depends on a balance of
physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. The two
definitions are stated differently, but yet mean the same. In our
case we encourage you to view this process as one that involves your
whole family, not just you.
We encourage you to communicate with us and other Senecas through
e-mail. This website has been set up to establish a world wide
support group for Senecas who choose to have “a more successful
existence.”
Again, welcome. We look forward to working with all of you. |
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SENECA NATION HEALTH DEPARTMENT
HEALTH CARE INCENTIVE PROGRAM (HCIP)
Established by the Seneca Nation Tribal Council on January 12, 2008 |
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PURPOSE: Encourage enrolled Senecas to achieve and maintain a
healthy lifestyle.
PROCEDURE: Members who wish to participate must obtain annual height
and weight measurements by licensed medical personnel. That
information will be submitted to the HCIP office by the Member and
will be entered into a formula which will calculate their BMI.
HCIP staff will maintain regular communication with participants who
choose to participate via Internet and mail. The purpose of the
communication is to provide the participant with health information
and support throughout their efforts to lower their BMI. The HCIP
will address issues affecting wellness which includes physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual well being. Native, specifically
Iroquois, teachings will be referenced where appropriate.
PROGRAM GOALS:
- To increase wellness awareness among the Seneca population.
- To provide Members with health information specifically pertaining
to Diabetes, Hypertension, Stress Management and Childhood obesity.
- To promote existing Seneca Nation Health Department wellness
programs
- To provide Members with information regarding community programs
that provide wellness activities
- To provide participants who choose to earn additional points with a
forum to provide support through a website
- To obtain feedback from participants regarding program evaluation
and individual progress
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