January 2019 Newsletter
Check out NICOA's first newsletter of the new year! Read the latest in tribal news and events, including reports on our advocacy efforts. Subscribe
Diabetes Still Highest Among AI/AN
American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest diabetes prevalence rates of all racial and ethnic groups in the United States. The Centers for
March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month and the focus of the month is to have everyone give “…their kidneys a second thought and a well-deserved checkup.”
American Diabetes Association Alert Day March 28 – Take the Test
Held March 28, 2017, American Diabetes Association Alert Day is a day to sound the alarm about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in American adults by
The Healing Power of Sleep
Did you get a good night’s sleep last night? Research shows that nearly 60% of Elders did not. And while we often focus on diet and exercise when
October is Health Literacy Month
This article is from the Health Tradition with the Mayo Clinic Health System. Visit
Indigenous Foods: a Path to Healthy Living
Healthy eating in the modern world is not always easy. Fast food and prepackaged foods offer inexpensive and easy alternatives to healthier foods or
May is Healthy Vision Month
David Watson has worn glasses to correct nearsightedness the majority of his life, and had his vision checked regularly to make sure his prescription
