Columns & Opinions, Tribal
November 19, 2024
CHIEF CHAT
Progress in serving at-large Cherokees
About 7,000 identified rare diseases impact approximately 1 in 10 Oklahomans. The Cherokee Nation’s first Rare Disease Summit on Nov. 21 marks a crucial step toward addressing the too often overlooked health care needs of this population. The summit embodies the tribe’s deep commitment to helping our citizens with complex health challenges.