OUR MISSION
To help improve health, wellness, literacy and education of the Arizona Hopi tribe.
Healthcare and Wellness
The Wellness Center– Provides Health and Wellness education through workshops, and Community Outreach Programs to the Hopi community on heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and stress reduction. The Beating Hearts Foundation works in collaboration with the Hopi Wellness Center in an effort to provide the Hopi people with practical tools to address interwoven social and medical needs. Our presentations focus on overall wellness, as well as providing specific information on the prevention and treatment of various conditions through diet, exercise and stress management that promotes healthy choices into existing Hopi lifestyles.
Hopi Youth Wellness Camp 2023-Located for the 1st time on the Hopi reservation. The 23 youths, ages 9-12 were selected on a Body Mass Index (BMI) scale from four Hopi elementary schools. Pre and Post data screenings were conducted, with an average of 2.3% decrease in body fat. A follow-up program was provided for all youth attendees and their families to help ensure long term success.
As a result of the huge success of prior Hopi Youth Wellness Camps, the 2023 Hopi Youth Wellness Camp will allow 30 adolescent campers.
Youth learning how to use the Fitness Center cardio equipment.
Presentation “Dental Hygiene” by Hopi Health Care Dentist Dr. Quiller
Education and Learning
In collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the Beating Hearts provides every child, up to age 5, with new editions of age-appropriate, educational reading material, mailed directly to his or her home on a monthly basis. This program focuses on fostering the love of learning and aims to increase literacy for future generations. Our program includes the surrounding tribes, Navajo, Apache and children of the local medical facilities.
Mobile Library & Computer Lab
Dinah Pongyesva, Library Assistant, Hopi Public Library & Samuel Shingoitewa, Jr., Mobile Computer Lab Tech, Hopi Library Program. The Hopi Mobile Library provides access to books, audio books, music CDs and DVDs to the entire Hopi community. The Library is staffed and managed by the Hopi Education Department. The Hopi Mobile Computer Lab is equipped with 6 computers. The Lab is available to all ages for personal or professional use. A qualified Hopi technician accompanies the Lab to provide instruction and training. Our goal is to maintain the operation and staffing of the Mobile Library and Mobile Computer Lab.
FUNDED PROJECTS
In conjunction with John Hopkins Center for American Indian Health, The Beating Hearts Foundation has donated funds to assist with needed items below for the Arizona Navajo and Apache people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
WE’RE IN OUR SECOND ROUND OF FUNDING FOR COVID-19 RELIEF…
“I am brimming with indescribable gratitude for your support to mount an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging Native American communities. Because of you, we will be able to tell stories of resilience, community collaboration and hope as we journey through this heart-wrenching time with our tribal partners…
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A Book a Month to all Children with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
AED Defibrillator, Rescue Response Kit, Training Kit, Extra Defibrillator Pads to the Wellness Fitness Center.
4 Tons of Books to the Hopi Mobile Computer Lab and Library. 59 Preloaded Learning Computer (Launchpad) Tablets.
Gas Money for the Hopi Mobile Library.
250 cookbooks, “Healthy Hopi Recipes and Native Edible Plants” by The Office of Community Health Services, Hopi Tribe at the Annual Diabetes Conference at the Hopi Wellness Center.
The American Indian Youth Wellness Camp at Whispering Pines, Prescott, Arizona. A students promise, “I promise to continue to be active at home. Also take home what I’ve learned to share with my family.”
EDUCATION
The Hopi Wellness Center
Dr. Noreen E. Sakiestewa, Director, Department of Education
- The Hopi Wellness Center– Providing fitness programs, such as The Buddy Challenge, Taawaki Plus Running Program, 100 Mile Club, Hopi Special Diabetes Program, Zumba parties and fitness classes.
- Community Outreach Programs– Providing creative, hands on, interactive educational sessions at Hopi elementary schools and community centers.
- Heart Disease Prevention– Hypertension; Arrhythmia; Coronary Artery Disease; Congestive Heart Failure; High Cholesterol; Stress Management and Exercise at Health and Wellness Conferences and Community Outreach Programs.
- Hyperlipidemia– High Cholesterol at Health and Wellness Conferences and Community Outreach Programs.
- Diabetes and Body Mass Index– Diabetes and How to Calculate Body Mass Index; Healthy Foods and How to Read Labels- Sodium, Sugar, and Fats; Current ADA Recommendations and Guidelines at the Hopi Wellness Center, Hopi Senior Center and Hopi Health Care Center.
- CPR Demonstration and Education– Easy New CRP for Adults- Hands On (compression Only) Health and Wellness Conferences and Community Outreach Programs.
- The Hopi Youth Wellness Camp– Providing education on healthy foods, exercise, stress reduction, including individual health analysis on body mass index (BMI), blood sugars and vitals to all participants. These camps promote wellness, by providing a safe and encouraging environment, that creates a fun experience that will last a lifetime.
Presentation “Hopi Seeds” by Natwani Coalition.
Presentation “My Food Plate” by Hopi Health Care Center Dietitian.
2 mile walk/run conducted every morning and before dinner.
WISH LIST
OUR CURRENT FUND RAISING CAMPAIGNS
1. Funds for The Hopi Youth Wellness Camp 2023 Funds of $10,000. 30 Hopi youth campers at 330.00/each.
2. Funds of $20,000 for Community Outreach Programs.
3. Computers for the Hopi Library, 12 desktop computers and monitors.
4. Funds of $30,000 Operation & Maintenance of the Mobile Library & Computer Lab providing staff and gasoline.
5. Funds of $10,000 Books, Audio Books music CDs and DVD’s for the new Hopi Library and Hopi Mobile Library.
6. Funds of $100,000 for a new truck for the Hopi Mobile Library, Hopi Mobile Computer Lab.
7. We Welcome Donations for any of The Beating Hearts Programs that are consistent with our Mission Statement.
Askwali (Hopi Thank you)
THE WELLNESS CENTER TEAM
- Elvia Sanchez, Program Manager
- Amelia Onsae, Office Manager
- Tiffany Koyayesva, Secretary II
- Sandra Ovah, Diabetes Program Coordinator
- Jessica Quamahongnewa, Diabetes Prevention Educator
- Larson Goldtooth, Diabetes Prevention Educator
- Ryan Carl, Diabetes Prevention Educator
- Andrea Siow, Physical Fitness Coordinator
- Megan Talahaftewa, Physical Fitness Trainer
- Keith Pahovama Jr., Physical Fitness Trainer
- Doris Hoyungowa, Childcare Provider
- Ryan Lacapa, Custodian/Facility Maintenance Technician
- Larry Humeyestewa, Custodian/Facility Maintenance Technician