Knowing that we all face different challenges, Lisa will be a cheerleader, coach, educator, and counselor. Through her work with Shining Mountain, she has been able to pursue her passion of helping people through their personal journey toward improved health. She is currently the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for the Shining Mountain Health and Wellness program under the Tribal Health Department. Lisa has been working as a dietitian in various settings for over 25 years and has been with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe since 2017. Smith – Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shining Mountain Health and Wellness Staff Appointments can be made for the following services. Please call the program to ask about what opportunities are available for you.*Ĭurrently, Shining Mountain Health and Wellness staff are available for in person and telehealth appointments. *Shining Mountain Health and Wellness offers a plethora of opportunities to not only Ute Tribal members, but also Native American and Alaska Natives that live locally and community members of those who live on the Southern Ute reservation. The program offers breastfeeding pumps, lactation counseling, and monthly resource classes or mailouts as well as breast/cervical cancer screening health navigation and/or clinical services payment opportunities.* Examples of some methods utilized by program to aid in chronic disease prevention and treatment are nutrition education, cooking classes, foot care education and exams, SunUte membership aid, and meal planning assistance.*Īdditionally, Shining Mountain Health and Wellness provides resources and education in both the breastfeeding and breast/cervical cancer fields. The programing offered is dynamic and based on the fluctuating needs of the community. Chronic diseases that are addressed include but are not limited to diabetes, prediabetes, and hypertension. Shining Mountain Health and Wellness is a fully grant funded community and clinic-based program that has a primary focus on chronic disease management and prevention.

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