UICSL Seeks Community Health Worker
The UICSL is seeking applications for a CDC Community Health Worker. For a position description or to apply, please click on the flyer below! The UICSL is an Equal Opportunity … Read more
Month: April 2021
World Immunization Week: Protect Your Community by Protecting Yourself
This week we celebrate World Immunization Week by sharing information about vaccines. With the COVID-19 vaccine prominent in the news, it’s only fitting that this year’s theme is “Vaccines Bring … Read more
How the Mind, Body Benefit from Nature
Being outside and celebrating Earth is good for the spirit. And, what’s typically good for the spirit is good for our overall wellness, too. Watch this video to learn more … Read more
Nature is Neat: Take this Scavenger Hunt and See Why!
Take some time this week to explore the outdoors with your family and become one with your surroundings! Consider using this Outdoor Scavenger Hunt PDF to make the experience more … Read more
Six Simple Ways You Can Participate in Earth Day this Year
Land is more than just the ground beneath our feet. In Indian Country, the land is life, medicine and the soul for our communities. That’s why on Earth Day, and … Read more
Tribal Member Speaks on Importance of COVID-19 Vaccine at UICSL
Dr. Harold (Chuck) Foster, an American Indian Education Specialist with the Utah State Board of Education, speaks on the importance of community members getting vaccinated at the Urban Indian Center … Read more
Two Different Options: Which COVID-19 Vaccine is Right for You
[Originally published on April 12, 2021; Updated on April 13, 2021] National Minority Health Month, NMHM, lands in April each year. The 30 days within it are designed to raise … Read more
How Much is Too Much? Here’s What Your Community Said
Earlier this week, we asked community members to partake in a quick survey to test their Alcohol IQ. Keep reading for the survey results – some are surprising! 55% of … Read more
How Heavy Drinking Affects your Health in More Ways than One
During the month of April, we recognize one of our nation’s top public health problems: alcoholism. Alcohol Awareness Month is dedicated to increase the awareness and understanding of both the … Read more
Medicine Wheel Garden: What do the 36 Rocks Actually Mean?
Sacred circle, or Medicine Wheel Gardens, are considered sacred places for the healing and tranquility of the people who created them. They follow simple, circular designs based around the number … Read more