Nimiipuu Health

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

✨ The November Wellness Wisdom Newsletter from the waq'iswíisa Wellness Program is here! 🍂 Your monthly dose of uplifting wellness tips, seasonal inspiration, and updates to support your mind, body, and spirit.

DON'T FORGET! We also offer a helpful video with step-by-step demonstrations of this month’s featured exercises 🎥💪

📺 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/vobCTvdvVFo

Have questions or need support? 📞 208.843.2271 ext. 2847

Want to revisit past newsletters?
🌐 Wellness Wisdom Archives: https://nimiipuuhealth.org/wellness-wisdom/

We’re grateful to continue this wellness journey with YOU as the seasons change and new opportunities for growth unfold.

11/14/2025

This chicken, broccoli, and cheese casserole is a great way to use leftover chicken and broccoli for an easy dinner that's sure to become a family favorite.

11/14/2025

This wicked chili recipe is wicked easy and wicked good, even for those who don't

11/14/2025

💙 Narcan Saves Lives: What You Need to Know 💙

Recently, our Recovery Coach, Sasheena Williams, offered Narcan (naloxone) training to employees of Nez Perce Tribal Enterprises. She provides this training to anyone who requests it and also distributes Narcan kits to help ensure our community is prepared to respond in an emergency.

Why Narcan Matters
Narcan is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses within minutes, giving individuals a second chance at life. With opioid use and overdose rates continuing to rise nationwide, having Narcan on hand has never been more critical. Opioid overdoses can happen to anyone — regardless of age, background, or circumstance — and often occur in situations where help may not be immediately available.

Who Should Carry Narcan?
The answer is everyone. Narcan can be administered to anyone experiencing an opioid overdose, whether it’s a friend, family member, neighbor, or even someone you don’t know personally. By carrying Narcan, you can act quickly in an emergency and potentially save a life.

Overdose Facts:
Opioid overdoses can slow or stop a person’s breathing, which can be fatal if untreated.

Narcan works by temporarily reversing the effects of opioids, giving emergency responders or loved ones time to act.

It is safe to use, and administering Narcan will not harm someone who has not taken opioids.

Even if an overdose does not result in death, timely Narcan administration can prevent serious brain injury caused by lack of oxygen.

Get Trained
Sasheena Williams provides Narcan training and kits to anyone interested. To schedule a session, contact Behavioral Health at 208.843.7244.

By learning to use Narcan and keeping it accessible, you are taking a vital step to protect your community, save lives, and combat the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic.

11/14/2025

✨waq'iswíisa Community Cooking Class!

11/13/2025

🎉 GRAND OPENING – INDIGENOUS CHIC 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that our sister store, Indigenous Chic, is officially opening its doors tomorrow at River Park Square!

🧵✨ From the founders of Indigenous Eats, this Native-owned boutique celebrates Indigenous artistry with handcrafted clothing, jewelry, accessories, and home décor made by Native artists and artisans.

📍 River Park Square – 808 W. Main Ave, Suite 225 (2nd Floor)
📅 Thursday, November 13th
🕚 Ribbon Cutting at 11:00 AM
🌟 Opening Ceremony includes a hand drum song, guest speakers, and light refreshments (from yours truly 😉)

Support Native-owned. Shop ethically. Celebrate Indigenous creativity.

Follow Indigenous Chic and come be part of this exciting new chapter!

11/13/2025

🙌🏽😃

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ CAREER ASSISTS! 💥
Jaspen Ellenwood just hit a HUGE milestone!
#9 in the CAC. 403 assists this season. One word: unstoppable. 💜🏐

11/12/2025

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at Nimiipuu Health! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that the Nimiipuu Health Waq’iswiisa Wellness Program has received the Indian Health Service (IHS) Portland Area Director’s Award for 2024! This award recognizes their outstanding efforts in promoting wellness, integrating culturally grounded approaches, and improving health outcomes in our community. 🏆

We celebrate these exceptional team members for their dedication and impact:

🌟Marissa Verduci, MPH – Diabetes Program Coordinator
🌟Dr. Hailey Wilson, MD– Co-Interim Medical Director
🌟Tyler Cowart, PharmD– Chief Pharmacist
🌟Julie Keller, MS, RDN, CDCES– Registered Dietitian
🌟Kiara Garcia, LMSW– Behavioral Health Clinician
🌟Pam Reisdorph– Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) Supervisor
🌟Kristine Riggers, CPT– Fitness Coordinator

📸 Here are Kristine, Marissa, and Tyler with our HR Liaison, Rachel Edwards, at the awards ceremony. Other team members were unable to attend Congratulations to all for your incredible work! 💙

11/12/2025

🎁 Annual Holiday Basket Raffle 🎁

It’s that time of year again! Our Nimiipuu Health Scholarship Fund Holiday Basket Raffle is officially underway!

We have 7 amazing baskets created by our talented NMPH staff, each one is filled with must-have items & hand picked treasures 🌟

🎟 Tickets are available now in the NMPH Main Lobby!
💲 $1 each | 6 for $5 | 30 for $20

All proceeds directly support the Nimiipuu Health Scholarship Fund, helping us continue to invest in the future.

We’re so grateful to our staff for putting together such wonderful baskets each year, and to our community for your ongoing support and generosity. ❤️