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Effective Friday, January 28, 2022, Fort Yuma IHS will be requiring surgical masks or higher to enter building.
Masks will be provided to patients upon entry.
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PHASE II HIGH SPEED INTERNET EXPANSION
PHASE 2 EXPANSION – With the success and community support of the first project, TDS is expanding underground Highspeed Internet to more residents on Arnold and Picacho Roads! This notice is to inform you that the project “Right of Entry” forms must be filled out so surveyors can design the project.
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As of Monday, January 24, 2022, Vendors Square is closed due to the stay at home order issued by the Tribal Council on January 21, 2022.
We will keep all vendors updated when business can resume.
Questions? Contact EDA at (760) 572-5270 or Suite 4, Quechan Community Center, 604 Picacho Road.
The Quechan Tribal Council and Emergency Management Team has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases and it’s variants on the reservation. The Tribal Council recognizes the continued severity of this public health emergency and is concerned about the welfare of our tribal membership. We are committed to the on-going response to this unprecedented global pandemic.
Due to this recent development of the school closures, it is with the utmost urgency that the Tribal Council reinstates the Public Health Emergency "Stay at Home Order" requiring all residents of the Quechan Indian reservation to remain home and minimize contact to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and its variants. We ask for you to only travel for essential items, medications and limit gatherings with each other to household members only. This will be in effect until further notice.
We all share the responsibility to protect ourselves and our community, we urge all members of our community to be diligent with the current safety guidelines. This will help reduce hospitalizations so that our healthcare providers and front-line responders can take care of those who need urgent medical attention. We must do our best to remember COVID-19 is extremely dangerous for our children, elders over 60 and those with pre-existing medical conditions, (such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma).
The Emergency Management Team will be continually monitoring and re-evaluating changes in the pandemic affecting the community and tribal membership. Any changes in services provided by the Quechan Tribe will be forthcoming if necessary. Please routinely check the Tribe’s website at QuechanTribe.com for updates. If you are in need of PPE materials please contact Mrs. Jillian Attaway, Interim Emergency Management Director at (928) 587-5524 or email at: emergencyadminassist@quechantribe.com.
The Tribal Council commits to continue the work on necessary protocol for business to maintain operations as this crisis continues. We all must do our part to slow the spread of this rapidly changing virus. At this time, we require adherence to the temporary “Stay at Home Order.” The Quechan Indian Tribe continues to highly encourage getting vaccinated and boosted. To make an appointment at the Ft. Yuma Health Center please call (760) 572-4711. Vaccination is the best way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
BE SMART, STAY SAFE, PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY
Quechan Tribal Council
Emergency Management Team
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Get your FREE COVID-19 tests online. Currently the federal government is shipping (4) free at-home Covid19 tests per address.
The tests are completely free and will ship in 7 to 12 days. If you need a Covid-19 test immediately, please call Ft. Yuma IHS at (760) 582-4711.
Remember to continue to use good hygiene habits, physically distance, mask up, and get vaccinated to help prevent illness, hospitalization, and death.
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Effective immediately: in an effort to mitigate risk of exposure of COVID-19 to our patients and staff, Ft. Yuma IHS is limiting visitors to one caregiver per patient. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please call 760-572-4100 for more information.
The Quechan Indian Tribe is Seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Tribal Members for the following Committees that are still in need of members:
Advisory Committee (Language) - Open
Pageant - (1) Vacant
Impact Aide - (4) Vacant
Health Committee - (4) Vacant
Events Committee - (1) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to: Kaylee N. Hartt, Interim Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office. Monday – Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This New Year’s celebration, help reduce the spread of Covid 19 and other illness.
Stay home and avoid gatherings if you feel under the weather. Covid 19 vaccines, boosters, masking indoors and maintaining distance also protects you and others while reducing strain on hospitals.
Be smart and stay safe.
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The QHA office will be closed starting Thursday, December 23, 2021 and will reopen on Monday, January 10, 2022. Our closure is in response to the recent spike in the transmission of COVID-19 and its’ variants.
The answering service will be available for any requests. Please select the following options for assistance:
- Option 1: Maintenance
- Option 2: Security
- Option 3: Admin Staff (Leave Callback Name & Phone Number)
If you need to drop off documents or payments, please use our front door drop box. Please include head of household name and unit address for payments to be processed.
You can also reach our resident staff via email:
- Lizzette Johnson, Tax Credit Specialist/HOC: ljohnson@quechanhousing.org
- Suzanne Contreras, Compliance Specialist: scontreras@quechanhousing.org
We appreciate your continued cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. Find a vaccine.
- Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.
- Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
- Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
- Test to prevent spread to others.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
- If you are sick or have symptoms, don’t host or attend a gathering.
Holiday traditions are important for families and children. By using safe practices we can enjoy these traditions and protect our health and the health of our loved ones.
Imperial Valley College has scheduled several public redistricting workshops in coming weeks that will also include information gathering sessions dealing with college operations.
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On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, Paradise Casino held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Sportsbook and Table Game area within Paradise Casino.
The ceremony began with an opening prayer from Quechan Elder Barabara Levy. Former Tribal President Keeny Escalanti Sr. was also present to give a speech. Present during the ceremony to address the attendies were Interim CEO Charles B. Montague Sr., current Tribal President Jordan D. Joaquin, Council Members: Charles R. Escalanti, Faron M. Owl, and Jonathan E. Koteen. Zion White sang tsiier (bird songs) followed by the Morning Star Youth Council singing from Porte Cochere’ to the new gaming space.
Vice president Virgil S. Smith and Council member Darnella Melancon joined CEO Montague, President Joaquin, and the council members present to cut the ribbon to open the new gaming area.
The new gaming space will offers Slots, Table Games (Blackjack, Roulette, Craps), and the Sportsbook (Unibet AZ Sportsbook) and Lounge. Quechan Tribe is one of ten tribes that were awarded a sport betting license within the state of Arizona.
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) supports self-determined Native individuals. We recognize them as the threads that sustain the cultural fabric of a community. They are holistic leaders and knowledge carriers that seek and share knowledge and skills; inspire and motivate others; and support themselves and their families.
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The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine is now available for children, ages 5 to 11 years. To schedule an appointment call 760-572-4711 or 800-862-4911. Parental consent is required, and child must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. For questions contact: Nancy West, RN at 760-572-4685.
SEASONAL FLU VACCINE ALSO AVAILABLE!!
You should not get a COVID-19 vaccine if you:
•Have had a known COVID-19 exposure and are currently quarantined •
•Have symptoms of COVID-19, including a cough, fever, shortness of breath, or loss of taste or smell •
•Have a pending COVID-19 test •
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A Tribal Distribution of 3.5 Million for all adult enrolled members has been approved. All checks will be mailed out to the current mailing address on file with the Revenue Distribution Department by December 10, 2021 in the amount is $1,213.17.
If you need to update your mailing address, please do so by calling (760) 919-3600.You can also email or fax to the numbers below. Please make all necessary changes as soon as possible.
Please submit your address change to Revenue Distribution no later than November 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
dianna.waters@quechantribe.com financeclerk@quechantribe.com assttribalsecretary@quechantribe.com
Revenue Distribution Fax Number: (760) 919-3660
Finance Department Fax Number: (760) 919-3664
Administration Fax Number: (760) 919-3662
TDS Telecom is beginning Phase II of its broadband network project to install new fiber-optic and Ethernet over copper lines along a project route of approximately 3.65 miles. Many Tribal members and others are allottees and landowners whose allotments are along the project route which involves Picacho Road, from Arnold Road then north to Jackson Road, and Arnold Road, from First Street then west almost to Horne Road. TDS Telecom is sending out notices to the allottees and landowners regarding the project and Right of Entry forms as part of its project startup process. The following notice will be published in the Yuma Sun and is posted here to help keep allottees and landowners, and the Tribal community, informed of this project.
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What you need to know if you’ve had close contact with someone with COVID-19
Why self-quarantine? If you have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19, you should stay home and apart from others (self-quarantine) because you may be infected and could spread the disease, even if you never feel sick. ANYONE who experiences COVID-19 symptoms should immediately self-isolate and get tested, even if they are vaccinated. COVID-19 symptoms can feel like a common cold (including just “the sniffles”), seasonal allergies, or flu (e.g., fever, cough, runny nose, body aches).
How long should I self-quarantine? If you’ve had no symptoms, you may end quarantine after 10 days from your last contact with an infected person OR after 7 days if you test negative (only if you were tested 5 days or longer from last contact).* You should still monitor yourself for symptoms and take recommended precautions (e.g., wear a mask, physically distance) for 14 days from last contact.
What if I have been vaccinated or had COVID-19 before? If you’ve had COVID-19 within the last three months OR if you were fully vaccinated at the time of your contact, you do not need to quarantine as long as you’ve had no symptoms.* You should monitor yourself to watch for symptoms and take recommended precautions (e.g., wear a mask, physically distance) for 14 days from your last contact with someone with COVID-19. If you were fully vaccinated, you should get tested 3-5 days after your last contact.
How do I self-quarantine? Stay home except to get medical care; do not have any visitors. If you must be in a shared space:
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people, especially those more likely to get sick.
• Wear a mask when around others. Cover your coughs and sneezes.
• Open windows and doors to increase ventilation, when possible and safe to do so.
• Use a separate bathroom if possible.
• Wash your hands often; if you can’t wash, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Clean or disinfect any surfaces you touch frequently.
Should I get tested for COVID-19 during self-quarantine? Yes, you should get tested immediately when told you may have been exposed to COVID-19, even if you have no symptoms. If you test negative, you should test again 5–7 days after your last contact with someone with COVID19. Anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms should get tested right away. COVID testing in California is free to anyone who needs it. You can book a free test appointment, find a walk-in test clinic, or buy a self-test kit from your local drugstore. Find a testing site online or call (833) 422-4255 or 211.
What should I do if I start to have symptoms? Immediately isolate yourself from others and get tested. Contact your healthcare provider with questions about your symptoms or care and alert them if you are in a high-risk group.
Clinical effects of ivermectin overdose include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Overdoses are associated with hypotension and neurologic effects such as decreased consciousness, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, coma, and death. Ivermectin may potentiate the effects of other drugs that cause central nervous system depression such as benzodiazepines and barbiturates.
If you or someone you know is showing signs of an ivermectin overdose, call 911.
All suspected cases should also be reported to the Poison Control Center by calling 1-800-222-1222.
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COVID-19 vaccination has continued to provide robust protection against hospitalization and death even after the highly contagious Delta variant became the dominant variant in late June. If you aren’t fully vaccinated and get COVID-19, your risk of being hospitalized or dying is more than 10X higher than that of someone who is fully vaccinated.
There has been a lot of talk about monoclonal antibodies lately. What are they and how do they work? And how do they compare to the vaccine?
