November 10, 2020

Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority wins Heroes in Health award

Choctaw Nation Kendra Sikes DURANT – The Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority received two NIHB Outstanding Service Awards during the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Heroes […]
November 4, 2020

Harrell named Top Psychiatric Nurse in Oklahoma

Choctaw Nation Kendra Sikes DURANT – When Amanda Harrell was growing up in McAlester, Oklahoma, she was unsure what type of education would be available to […]
October 29, 2020

Tribal leaders unified on tribal reservation status and opposition to legislation

Choctaw Nation Casey Davis Muscogee-Creek Nation Principal Chief David Hill, Chief Gary Batton of the Choctaw Nation, and Chief Greg Chilcoat of the Seminole Nation met […]
October 21, 2020

Choctaw Nation responds to Oklahoma Attorney General’s letter

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Chief Gary Batton issued the following statement in response to a letter from Oklahoma Attorney General Mike […]
October 12, 2020

Choctaw Nation Tribal Council passes historic legislation

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown TVSHKA HOMMA, Okla. – The October legislative session for the Choctaw Nation Tribal Council passed laws to strengthen tribal sovereignty and the […]
September 21, 2020

Choctaw Nation provides life-saving resources

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Forty-two NARCAN kits, lockboxes, and bags were distributed to participants during a recent drive-thru style overdose education and resource event […]
September 17, 2020

Choctaw Nation disaster preparation includes drones

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT– Week Three of National Preparedness Month is “Prepare for Disasters.” As part of the Choctaw Nation Office of Emergency Management’s preparation, […]
September 16, 2020

Flu vaccines available now through Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Flu immunization is more important than ever this year with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) […]
September 9, 2020

Blood recipient says “Thank You” to Choctaw Nation blood donor

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Blood donors don’t always get a thank you. At the Choctaw Nation, appreciation is shared by saying or writing, “yakoke,” […]