Native Health of Phoenix

This or That? Food Demo Series
2025-02-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Join us Thursday, January 23 at 5:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central for the first session in our “This or That?” food demo series! This food demo series will explore the effects of fast food to a person’s body and pocket. At each class we will explore popular favorite fast-food meals, observe their ingredients and nutritional information and serve you a nutritious affordable meal as an alternative to those popular fast-food meals.
Schedule:
Thursday, January 23 – Tepary Bean Burgers with Fries
Tepary Beans and spices container will be given to participants who register and attend this class
Thursday, February 06 – Chicken Stir-Fry Bowl
First 10 participants that register and sign into class will receive a produce bag
Thursday, February 13 – Chicken and Vegetable Gyro
Raffle drawing for those who register and attend class
Thursday, February 20 – Three Sisters Tacos
Raffle drawing and special gift to those who attended entire series. *One gift per household.
All are welcome!
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LAUNCH Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred-February 2025
2025-02-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Join us as we explore the sacred roles of fathers and mothers in Native families. Through cultural teachings, group discussions, and supportive resources, we’ll explore how to:

Embrace our responsibilities as a parent
Develop positive parenting skills rooted in tradition
Build strong, healthy relationships within our family

Together, let’s embrace our traditions, strengthen our relationships, and create a brighter future for generations to come. Please register by Tuesday, January 28 to receive your materials before the first session. Certificate and gift bag provided at the completion of all sessions.
Please note that everyone planning to attend will need to register individually. If couples are attending, both individuals will need to complete their own registration.

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Native SCOPE-2025
2025-02-04 17:00 - 18:30 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Join us for our Cohort #2 of Native SCOPE, a amazing program with Skills, Careers, Opportunities, Pathways, and Experience (SCOPE) at NATIVE HEALTH Central in collaboration with American Indian Health – Area Health Education Center (AIH-AHEC). Native SCOPE is open to high school students ranging from incoming freshmen to outgoing seniors who are eager to explore the diverse opportunities within the medical field.
Starts Tuesday, September 10. Club will meet every other Tuesday starting September 10 through April from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central. (Except during site visit days will vary).
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your journey towards a fulfilling career in medicine!
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02-04-2025 ARIZONA@WORK Background-Friendly Hiring and Resources Event
2025-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
ARIZONA@WORK will be hosting a Background Friendly Job Fair on Tuesday, February 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 North Central Avenue, Building C in Phoenix. There will be employers offering on-the-spot interviews and hirings! Bring a resume and dress to impress!

Download “02 04 2025 AZ@WORK Background Friendly Hiring Resources Event flyer” (PDF)

Home Visiting: Children's Virtual Storytelling - 02-2025
2025-02-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
Join the NATIVE HEALTH Tribal Home Visiting team VIRTUALLY every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in February for Virtual Storytelling Time! Each day will feature a different children’s book written by a Native American author:

Tuesday, February 4 – Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat as One by Willie Poll
Tuesday February 11– Circle of Love by Monique Gray Smith
Tuesday, February 18 – Sweetgrass By Theresa Meuse
Tuesday, February 25 – Beautiful You, Beautiful Me by Tasha Spillett-Sumner

Each attendee will be entered to win the featured book of the day (one winner per session). So grab your snacks, log in and join us! This event is open to all families with children ages birth to 5. For any questions, email dnieto@nachci.com or call (602) 654-1378 ext 13003.
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5K Walk In Your Mocs Walking Series - 02/01/2025
2025-02-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Riverview Park, 2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA, Mesa, Arizona, 85201, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Indigenous Wellness Program’s 5K Walk in your Mocs Walking Series is back! The next walk will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, 8 a.m. at Riverview Park, 2100 West Rio Salado Pkwy in Mesa. We will meet in the parking lot. The walk is free and open to all. Walking in moccasins is optional.
Walk In Your Mocs Is designed to help encourage to not only be physically active but to also support mental, spiritual and emotional wellness in a is a non-competitive way. Please wear appropriate clothing, sunscreen, caps, shoes, and sunglasses. A light breakfast will be provided as well as water.
Participants must register for t-shirts and a chance to receive a free Fitbit when they attend four or ALL walking series.
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Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention Class
2025-01-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Do you have concerns about falling? A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls and is for anyone concerned about falls, has fallen in the past, has restricted activities because of falling concerns or is interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength.These classes will be held Friday January 17 through March 8, 2024, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Building C in Phoenix.
If you have questions email: ghernandez@nachci.com

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LAUNCH Group Connections 01-30-2025
2025-01-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Zoom
NATIVE HEALTH’s Project LAUNCH is hosting its January Group Connection VIRTUALLY on January 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m! This month’s Group Connection will inspire families with fun, creative, and reflective activities as we kick off the New Year with purpose and positivity! All families with children ages 0-8 years old are welcome to attend.
Activities include: reading “The Reflection in Me” by Marc Colagiovanni, creating family vision boards, tea light lamps, healthy snacks, setting goals for the new year, and exploring mindful affirmations.

Registration ends January 24. For any questions, contact Sheena at sfowler@nachci.com.

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Herbal Tea Workshop
2025-01-29 17:30 - 19:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Join us on Wednesday, January 29 at 5:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central – Phoenix for a family-friendly workshop about traditional Indigenous uses of herbs like ceyaka, chaparral, yarrow, chamomile, and echinacea. Learn about sacred herbs, cultivation, and harvesting practices, and then create your own custom herbal tea blend during a hands-on demonstration. Enjoy refreshments, take home reading materials, a personalized tea blend, and a tea strainer to continue your journey at home!
This event is family-friendly and open to everyone. Registration required.
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LAUNCH- Exploring Emotions Through Literature- 01-25
2025-01-28 15:30 - 16:00, 2025-01-23 15:30 - 16:00, 2025-01-21 15:30 - 16:00 | Zoom
Join NATIVE HEALTH VIRTUALLY on January 7, 9, 21, 23, and 28, from 3:30 – 4 p.m., for “Exploring Emotions Through Literature”! Families with children ages 0 to 8 are invited to take part in this special 5-part series designed to foster emotional intelligence and a love for reading.
Each session will focus on a thoughtfully selected book, highlighting different emotions. Through engaging read-alouds and meaningful reflection, children and their families will explore how to recognize, express, and manage feelings in a supportive and playful environment.
Each attendee will be entered to win the featured book of the day (one winner per session). So grab your snacks, log in and join us!
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NATIVE HEALTH locations will be closed until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 01/28/2025
2025-01-28 08:00 - 13:00
NATIVE HEALTH Central, NHW Community Health Center, and NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, will be closed until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Talking Circle for Kids 01-27-2025
2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join us as we kick off the New Year on Monday, January 27th VIRTUALLY on Zoom for a fun and thoughtful Talking Circle for Kids ages 5-8! This January, our circle will reflect on the moments and lessons from 2024 while setting positive intentions for 2025. Through engaging discussions and creative activities, kids will have the chance to share, listen, and learn from each other in a supportive and uplifting environment!
Activities Include: Mindful breathing with bubbles & positive affirmations, tote bag coloring, and watercolor painting.
Please register by January 21 to receive materials. All participants will need to register, including previous participants.
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Lunar Cycle Planting Workshop
2025-01-25 09:00 - 11:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Garden, 1822 W Pierson St, Phoenix, AZ 85015, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85015, United States
Join us on Saturday, January 25 at 9 a.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Garden on 1822 West Pierson St for a family-friendly workshop exploring the Haudenosaunee story 13 Moons on Turtle’s Back and traditional lunar planting calendars! Engage in interactive activities tied to each moon cycle, learn about seasonal gardening tasks, and plant seeds aligned with the current moon in your own grow bag to take home. Enjoy light refreshments, and leave with reading materials, soil, seeds, and a grow bag to cultivate and harvest. Don’t miss this hands-on celebration of gardening and storytelling!
All are welcome!
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5K Walk In Your Mocs Walking Series - 01/25/2025
2025-01-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Chaparral Park, 5401 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85250, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Indigenous Wellness Program’s 5K Walk in your Mocs Walking Series is back! The next walk will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, 8 a.m. at Chaparral Park, 5401 Hayden Road in Scottsdale. We will meet in the Chaparral Parking Lot. The walk is free and open to all. Walking in moccasins is optional.
Walk In Your Mocs Is designed to help encourage to not only be physically active but to also support mental, spiritual and emotional wellness in a is a non-competitive way. Please wear appropriate clothing, sunscreen, caps, shoes, and sunglasses. A light breakfast will be provided as well as water. Participants must register for t-shirts and a chance to receive a free Fitbit when they attend four or ALL walking series.
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Positive Indian Parenting - 01-2025
2025-01-24 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
NATIVE HEALTH’s Tribal Home Visiting Program is offering four VIRTUAL parenting classes from January 21 through January 24. Each session will be a 2-hour, fast-track class that will be held virtually in the comfort of your own home. Participants can enroll voluntarily or if needing to meet a court order requirement for a Parenting Class.
Positive Indian Parenting is designed to meet the needs of Native and Non-native parents, relatives, caregivers, foster parents, and others who strive to be more positive in their approach to parenting. The Curriculum was created by the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) and explores the values, and strengths of historical practices of parenting skills.
Topics Covered Include:

Tuesday, January 21: Traditional Parenting and Lessons of the Storyteller.
Wednesday, January 22: Lessons of the Cradleboard and Harmony in Child Rearing.
Thursday, January 23: Traditional Behavior Management and Lessons from Mother Earth.
Friday, January 24: Praise in Traditional Parenting and Choices in Parenting.

Requirements:

Must reside within Maricopa County and attend all days of class from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. to receive a Certificate of Completion
Participants must register individually
Packets must be picked up prior to class start date, or other arrangements can be made

For more information or questions, contact Tasheena at tshay@nachci.com.
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K to 3 Book Club 01-2025
2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
NATIVE HEALTH Project LAUNCH is hosting a K to 3 Book Club for families with children ages 5-8. Join us VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, January 8 and January 22 from 6-7 p.m. for a heartwarming and fun-filled session as we explore the beautiful story of “Listening with My Heart” by Gabi Garcia. This touching story teaches kids about empathy, kindness, and the power or listening with their hearts to connect with others. Come and be a part of our book-loving community!
Registration will end on January 2, 2025 or when all spots have been filled. Each participant will receive a book, materials, and a gift bag.
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Home Visiting Group Connections - 1-22-2025
2025-01-22 15:00 - 17:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, 777 W Southern Ave building B suite 301, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA, Mesa, Arizona, 85210, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Home Visiting Program is hosting its January Group Connection on Wednesday, January 22, at 3 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, Building B, for Native American families (living within Maricopa County), with children 5 and under.
Activities include reading “Winter is…” by Barbara Pinke, making snowmen craft, and eating banana snowmen. Join us for lots of snowy fun and raffle prizes!
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Read It and Eat - January 2025
2025-01-21 10:00 - 11:30
Join us on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, and on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 10 a.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central for Read It and Eat, NATIVE HEALTH’s monthly early literacy and cooking program. This month, families will read Berry Song written by Michaela Goade, learn to make Almond Butter Berry Spread, and make a craft.
This interactive program combines stories, crafts, and basic cooking skills. Each family will also take home a food bag! Sign up below.

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NATIVE HEALTH locations will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025
2025-01-20 - 2025-01-21
NATIVE HEALTH, NHW Community Health Center, and NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
