Wellness Programs & Services Videos

This great Indian Nation values the wellness of all of its people. From instilling healthy habits in youth to providing services for elders, there are a multitude of programs offered by the Chickasaw Nation to ensure the health and well being of the entire tribe.

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Medical Assistance Program

Chickasaw Nation Citizen Benefits
The Chickasaw Nation’s Medical Assistance Program helps ease the burden of medical costs for Chickasaw families.

Sick Childcare Program

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health
The Sick Childcare program in Ada, Oklahoma, provides a place for sick children to be taken care of while their parents are at work.

Moccasin Trails Program

Anona McCullar, Moccasin Trails Coordinator
The Chickasaw Nation's Moccasin Trails program encourages citizens to develop and maintain healthy diet and exercise routines.

About Health Services

Chickasaw Nation Citizen Benefits
The Chickasaw Nation’s health and wellness programs and services play a critical role in improving the quality of life for tribal citizens.

Chickasaw Nation Wellness Centers

Derek Hamilton, Ardmore Wellness Center Manager
The Chickasaw Nation Wellness Centers provide a built-in support system to help those looking to make health a priority, and everyone is welcome.

Chickasaw Nation WIC Program

Melinda Newport, Director of Nutrition Services
The WIC program is a nutrition program that serves women, infants, and children.

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center: Diabetes Care Center

Shondra McCage, Diabetic Care Center Manager
Recognizing diabetes as a problem, the Chickasaw Nation created a comprehensive diabetes care clinic to address the medical needs of its citizens.

Chickasaw Nation Medical Center: Customer Service

Michael West, CNMC Hospitality Coordinator
The Hospitality Department at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center was created to assist patients and their families.

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Centers Provide More Than Meals

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator
Friendship and activity await American Indian elders through the Division on Aging.

Chickasaw Nation Division on Aging: Assisted Living Benefit Program

Karen Cook, former Division on Aging Administrator
Services are available to allow elders to live independently as long as possible in an assisted living center.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: What's Best for the Chickasaw Nation

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
The expansive list of health and wellness services is in response to input from the citizens of the Chickasaw Nation.

Choosing Chickasaw Health Services

Vicky Gold
The Carl Albert Indian Health Facility served Chickasaw citizens with quality care before the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center opened in 2010.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Behavioral Health Services

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Healthy people nurture mind and body.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Food Distribution Program

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Good nutrition starts with access to healthy food.

Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services: The Food Distribution Grocery Store

Melinda Newport
The Food Distribution program has advanced from previous years to these grocery stores, which were recognized with a national award.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: All Native Americans Welcome

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center doesn't just cater to Chickasaws— all Native Americans may take advantage of it.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: State-of-the-Art Technology

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
See some of the technology that the Chickasaw Nation is employing in the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Medical Center Patients

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Native Americans from all walks of life and economic backgrounds find quality care at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Lifelong Care

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
There should be no age discrimination for healthy lifestyles, so programs and services have been developed to promote health and well-being.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: A Healthy Start

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Access to healthy food and education about nutrition is a staple for children if they are going to grow into healthy adults.

July 1, 2011 – Camp Survivor

Chickasaw Nation News
The motto is "Accept the Challenge" and the campers, aged nine to thirteen, do just that at Camp Survivor.

February 1, 2011 – Heart Health Month

Chickasaw Nation News
Patients at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center have added peace of mind knowing the center utilizes state-of-the-art equipment for early detection.