Tucson Area Indian Health Service

Do you know the signs and symptoms of sepsis—a life-threatening medical emergency? Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body.

If you have an infection that’s not getting better or is getting worse, act fast! ⏱️ Learn how to get ahead of sepsis: https://bit.ly/3AJLEiT

Mental health matters at every stage of life. Depression is common among older adults, but it doesn’t have to go untreated. Recognizing the signs can make all the difference in finding the support and care that’s needed.

Learn more about depression and older adults: https://go.nia.nih.gov/4ibBisH

If you just turned 65 but are still working, when should you sign up for Medicare? In most cases, if you’re over 65 & have employer coverage, you don't need to do anything until you retire or lose employer coverage. Learn more: https://go.medicare.gov/3Vr0hi6

📢REMEMBER!!! 📢
The Tucson Indian Center will be closed all next week December 23-27. 🎄
If you need to reschedule appointments or have questions please call!

Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Alvin C. Tso - VA News This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Army Veteran Alvin C. Tso, who served during the Korean War as a forward observer.

Oversleeping and social withdrawal (feeling like “hibernating”) are some of the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Learn more about SAD and how to get help: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

Now, more people qualify for more prescription drug savings through the expanded Extra Help program. That means it could pay to apply, even if you don’t think you qualify or were denied before. To apply, visit https://go.medicare.gov/ExtraHelp.