Our goal at Denver Indian Health and Family Services (DIHFS) is to promote sustainable, healthy lifestyles so our clients can continue these practices after their clinic or personal training visit. Beginning this month, our patients and clients will have the opportunity to purchase Denver Recreation Center day passes for 50% off! Ask our Front Desk team how to get a pass and get active all over the Denver metro area, especially at Rude Rec Center, which is just a few short steps from our front door. ​Purchasing a pass will allow entry into any Denver Recreation Center for one day only.

​AI/AN Communities Prepare for National Hope for Life Day on September 10

To further advance the Action Alliance's priority to support community-based efforts to implement effective suicide prevention strategies, the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Task Force launched National AI/AN Hope for Life Day in 2015. This annual observance coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 and provides an opportunity for AI/AN leaders across the country to share messages of hope and resiliency with their communities.
 
To help support community leaders, grassroots organizers, and health care professionals working in Native communities, the AI/AN Task Force developed the National AI/AN Hope for Life Day toolkit, which was recently updated to include new tools and resources. This toolkit provides community organizers with specific steps to take on September 10 to change the conversation about suicide, initiate action, and foster hope in their efforts to reduce suicide in AI/AN communities across the country. To learn more and get involved:

• Promote the observance widely among your various channels and contacts.
• Share the Hope for Life Day toolkit with those working with AI/AN communities.
• Use the hashtag #Hope4LifeDay to spread the word about National AI/AN Hope for Life Day on September 10.

​You can learn more here: https://theactionalliance.org/events/national-aian-hope-life-day

On Friday, May 3rd the Enrollment Team had the opportunity to speak with Theresa Halsey of KGNU's Native Voices. Listen to Kelly Poleyestewa and Michelle Swimmer talk about their amazing work at Denver Indian Health and Family Services!

​Smart and energetic people are needed for the first step in the 2020 Census – Address Canvassing. We need your help!

Are you a Native community member who lives in one of these counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, or Weld? Do you have 10 minutes to share your thoughts on traditional food, traditional movement, physical activity, and overall well-being?

If you answered YES, use this link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DIHFS to take our community survey before Friday, May 4, 2019.

After the completion of the survey, enter your name in the drawing for a chance to win a $50 King Soopers gift card, $50 Visa gift card, Instant Pot, or FitBit!

Questions? Contact Amanda at [email protected] or 720-612-7130.