Nutrition
Supporting the community to prevent and manage chronic disease through education and awareness while strengthening and restoring traditional practices of healthy living.
NUTRITION | WOLFE | NATIVE WELLNESS GARDEN | DIABETES PREVENTION | HEALTHY NATIVES MKE | BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT TEAM | HEALTH COACHING | CANCER PREVENTION | SMOKING CESSATION
Nutrition
Our nutrition education and counseling services are provided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) and are available to clients of our agency. Services include individual, family, and group education through in person or telehealth appointments. Nutrition at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. is culturally-based and celebrates traditional foods as a source of wellness. It is our belief that individualized lifestyle changes can lead to healthy nutrition habits that can last a lifetime.
Nutrition education/counseling topics include:
- Prenatal
- Infant Feeding Education and Support
- General Child & Family Wellness
- Chronic Disease Prevention (diabetes, heart disease)
- Diabetes Prevention/ Pre-Diabetes/ Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Management / Gestational Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Disease/ Hypertension/ Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol, high blood pressure)
- Weight Loss and Maintenance
- Gastrointestinal (GERD, IBS, Constipation)
- Vegetarian/Vegan
- Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Food/Eating
- Mindfulness
- Food Allergies/ Intolerances (lactose, gluten)
- Honoring Traditional Foods (health benefits, cooking tips)
Mino Ayaa-Being Well Cookbook (PDF)
For more information or to speak with a Registered Dietitian:
Events
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W.O.L.F.E (Work Out Low Fat Elders)
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center 930 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWork Out Low Fat Elders Programs W.O.L.F.E. is a free weekly, year-round program for Native Elders & friends 45 & older. The program provides a safe space for our Elders […]
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Timeless Blessings
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center 930 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for Timeless Blessings Elder Art Group! We will work on a variety of art projects with healing benefits for our Elders. Each week will be a new art […]
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Healing Arts Studio
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center 930 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThis open art studio will be a space for adults to reflect, learn, and connect through expressive art activities and traditional crafts in an encouraging, supportive, and therapeutic group setting. […]
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Men’s Drum Circle
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center 930 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAll Nations Men's Drum Circle with Danny Preston.
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Walking Club
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center 930 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThe GLIIHC Walking Club is back! Starting on Thursday, June 18, join us at the Jackson Park Farmers Market at 5:30pm, for a walk around the pond. Just 30 […]
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Wellbriety Group
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center 930 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWellbriety Group: The solution is in the culture / relapse prevention Topics covered but not limited to: The Medicine Wheel Teachings & 12-Steps, The Four Thoughts of Change, The Two […]
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Timeless Blessings
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center 930 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for Timeless Blessings Elder Art Group! We will work on a variety of art projects with healing benefits for our Elders. Each week will be a new art […]
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Community Health Fair
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center 930 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of: Hearing screenings PSA testing (prostate screening) Clinical breast exams Blood pressure screenings Blood glucose screenings Craft area with Oneida culture Sign up for "Good […]
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Timeless Blessings
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center 930 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for Timeless Blessings Elder Art Group! We will work on a variety of art projects with healing benefits for our Elders. Each week will be a new art […]
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Seven Generations Boy’s Drumming Group
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center 930 West Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesSeven Generations Boys Drumming Group will learn about traditional drum teachings, protocol, and mentorship opportunities. Traditionally focused male drum group open to native boys, 8-15 years (16 & older are […]