NICOA has partnered with the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) to input data from the 2018 needs assessment that
Precision Medicine Rejects “One-Size-Fits-All” Medicine
Creates Health Solutions that Meet the Needs of Diverse Elders By Jenna McDavidNational Managing CoordinatorDiverse Elders Coalition Clinical
A Message from the New Executive Director
It is 2019; a new year, a new beginning and a chance to shape and guide the direction this nation takes in the coming year! 2018 is rapidly becoming a
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
A Message from SCSEP
Presents have been opened, New Year’s cheers and resolutions have been made, and families have returned to their own homes (in most cases!). It’s back
Know Your Family’s Medical History
Common diseases — like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, and even rare diseases, like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia — can run
Elder Abuse Often Goes Unreported
Unfortunately, the abuse and neglect of American Indian and Alaska Native elders occurs with alarming frequency in tribal communities. Tribal leaders
SCSEP Oklahoma Receives Award
For the fourth year in a row, NICOA’s Oklahoma SCSEP team received an award from the Department of Veteran Affairs in recognition of their work with
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
