snk̓ʷélixʷ nx̣spy̓éw̓tn – Health, Wellness and Diabetes Education
“Knowledge is Power. The special diabetes program for Indians provides tools and education for people with diabetes, pre-diabetes and those without diabetes to promote their efforts in preventing diabetes and living a healthier lifestyle.”
Our department consists of two programs: the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) and the Health Education Program.
Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI)
SDPI services offers assistance to Enrolled Tribal Members (of any Tribe) who have a medical diagnosis of Diabetes Type 1 or 2 and are eligible for I.H.S Services.
To become eligible for the SDPI program, individuals must first apply for assistance by setting up an intake appointment with us by calling 509-606-2018 and asking to speak to Spokane Tribal Health.
Some services once individuals are determined to be eligible may include up to 4x a month $20-each gas cards to diabetes related appointment, assistance in payment for diabetic shoes (after insurance is billed), and more.
Health Education
Spokane Tribal Health offers community events aimed toward overall health and wellness, support, and education. No referral is needed to participate in these events.
Health Education services do not require a referral and are open to our local surrounding community members who work or reside on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Participants can bring guests who do not work or reside on the reservation as well to any community event.
Some community events include MMIP awareness walk, Walking Colors (breast health awareness), and Trunk or Treat. We additionally offer nutrition support, meal planning, cooking classes, walking groups and weight room support.
Community Project Manager
Cristiana Yepa, Community Health Program Manager
B.S. Kinesiology, WNMU
6882 Old School Rd
Health and Human Services
Wellpinit, WA 99040.
cristiana.yepa@spokanetribe.com
Health Educator
Marshall Wynne, Health Educator
6882 Old School Rd
Health and Human Services
Wellpinit, WA 99040.
marshallw@spokaneribe.com
The Spokane Tribe of Indians vision is to achieve true sovereignty by attaining self-sufficiency. We will preserve and enhance our traditional values by living and teaching the inherent principles of respect, honor and integrity as embodied in our language and life-ways. We will develop strong leadership through education, accountability, experience and positive reinforcement.