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Cedar Bundling workshop
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Family Health Center
1500 E. Cedar Suite 26,
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
fhwc@nacainc.org
(928) 773-1245
M-F | 8 AM – 5 PM
Wellness Center
1500 E. Cedar Ave., Suite 52
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
hpwc@nacainc.org
(928) 773-1245 ext. 221
M-F | 8 AM – 5 PM
General Services Administration
1500 E. Cedar Ave., Suite 56
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
outreach@nacainc.org
(928) 526-2968
M-F | 8 AM – 12 PM, 1 PM – 5 PM |
NACA accepts & provides services to all ethnic groups and all ages while focusing on whole-family health care. We pride ourselves in focusing on Native American health care, with the whole person in mind. Specialty care referrals are available for all patients. Referrals are also available to Native American patients through the Indian Health Services facilities in Flagstaff and in surrounding areas.
Vol 5 Issue 4
July – August 2026
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| Native Americans for Community Action Inc., is a Flagstaff Community 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization and, as such, depends on the generous support of the community to offer services and programs that provide for critical needs around Flagstaff and Northern Arizona.
Help us by making a one-time contribution, and earn tax credit! |
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| If you are struggling in silence…
You are not alone in what you’re carrying, even when it feels like silence is the safest place to hold it. Many of us were taught to be strong without being seen, but strength also lives in reaching for support. Healing is not a straight path, and it doesn’t have to be walked alone or all at once. There are people, relatives, and services rooted in care who are here to walk with you when you are ready. Your story, your life, and your wellbeing matter deeply to this community. You are not forgotten here. |
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July
UV Safety Awareness Month
Seek shade when appropriate, remembering that the sun’s rays are the strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. You can also look at your shadow. Any time your shadow is shorter than you, seek shade.
Wear a lightweight and long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses with UV protection, when possible. For more effective protection, select clothing with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) number on the label.
Apply sunscreen to all skin not covered by clothing. Apply a sunscreen that offers:
- Broad-spectrum protection
- Water resistance
- SPF of 30 or higher
When this sunscreen is also a tinted sunscreen with iron oxide, you protect your skin from dark spots. Iron oxide protects your skin from the sun’s visible light. Tinted sunscreens do not leave the white residue or “cast” on your skin that some sunscreens do. Choose a tinted sunscreen that matches your skin tone.
Remember to reapply your sunscreen every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating.
Source: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/shade-clothing-sunscreen/practice-safe-sun |
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August
Immunization Awareness MonthVaccines help the body learn how to defend itself from disease without the dangers of a full-blown infection. The immune response to a vaccine might cause tiredness and discomfort for a day or two, but the resulting protection can last a lifetime.
Infections are unpredictable and can have long-term consequences. Even mild or symptom-less infections can be deadly. For example, most people infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) never show any sign of infection. But for some, the sign appears years later as an aggressive, life-threatening cancer. By then, it’s too late to get vaccinated.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/basics/explaining-how-vaccines-work.html |
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American Academy of Dermatology Association
It’s a common misbelief that only people with light skin develop skin cancer. If you have a darker skin tone, you can get skin cancer. When someone who has a darker skin tone develops skin cancer, the cancer is often advanced by the time it’s diagnosed. This can make treatment difficult.
You can find skin cancer early when it’s highly treatable. Even melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, is highly treatable when caught early. |
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| Uintah Basin Healthcare
Skin protection is not just for summertime. It is just as important to practice sun safety during winter and on cloudy days. Snow can reflect up to 90% of the sun’s rays, so sunburn can occur when sledding or skiing. The sun’s rays are at their strongest between 10 am and 3 pm even when the weather is cold and hazy. |
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Follow a Diné grandmother’s voice as she encourages her granddaughter to travel, listen, and learn from lands and relatives across the globe. Through gentle repetition and vivid imagery, children encounter mountains, oceans, ceremonies, foods, and play, all rooted in respect for Mother Earth. Multilingual place names and cultural references affirm Indigenous identity, connection, and responsibility, making this an ideal read-aloud for classrooms and families.
Source: salinabookshelf
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Reztastic ApparelClothing (Brand)
Diné Asdząą’ Owned
Located in Phoenix, Az
Source: Reztastic Apparel
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NACA’s Oak Creek Overlook Native American Artisan Market is open every day 8 AM – 5:30 PM, as weather permits.
Visit the NACA website, or find us on Google and Yelp for more information! |
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Use your plate as a guide to help you eat in a healthy way!
- Fill half your plate with vegetables
- Fill the other half of your plate with a grain/starch and a protein.
- Add a side of fruit
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Indigenize your social media!
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Our Open Drum Group meets every two weeks on Tuesday, and we would love to see you there! The drum carries our prayers, tells our stories, and strengthens our ties to each other and the land. It is more than just music; it is a space for connection, unity, and healing.
Time: 6 PM (MST)
Address: 1500 E. Cedar Ave, Suite 26, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 |
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