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Chickasaw Nation breaks ground for Newcastle Medical Center

Monday, August 03, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby led groundbreaking ceremonies July 31 for the Chickasaw Nation Health Newcastle Medical Center, marking a significant investment in First American healthcare access in the Oklahoma City area.

Chickasaw Nation Health to establish five graduate medical education programs in rural Oklahoma through $6.7 million TSET Legacy Grant

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The Chickasaw Foundation has been awarded a $6.7 million Legacy Grant from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust to fund the establishment of graduate medical education programs at Chickasaw Nation Health, creating 16 new physician training positions in rural Oklahoma.

Armor Elite: Chickasaw-led youth basketball team joins Nike program

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

When Ellis Knight and his friend, Vic Saunders, founded and started coaching Armor Elite in 2021, they had no way of knowing that within five years they would join a prestigious Nike powered program.

Chickasaw Nation Preschool in Ada graduates 54 students

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby and Governor Chris Anoatubby distributed diplomas to 54 eager graduates of Chickasaw Nation Preschool May 15 before a large crowd packed into the Chickasaw Nation Community Center.

Chickasaw Nation Sulphur Head Start celebrates 40 graduates

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

More than three dozen Chickasaw Nation Sulphur Head Start students celebrated their graduation May 21 as a jubilant crowd of parents, friends and family members cheered them on in the Anoli' Theater at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Dewitt named 2026 senior therapist of the year

Monday, July 13, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Director of Pediatrics Cmdr. Kayla Dewitt has been named 2026 Therapist Professional Advisory Committee (TPAC) Senior Therapist of the Year.

May is Chikasha Anokfilli/Mental Health Awareness Month

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Nationally, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May since the 1940s as a means to raise awareness, reduce stigma and normalize conversations about mental wellness.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announces retirement

Monday, June 08, 2026

Today, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announced his retirement following nearly 40 years as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and more than 50 years serving the tribe.

Chickasaw Princess Program offers an experience of a lifetime

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

The Chickasaw Princess Program is a long-standing annual tradition that selects young women who demonstrate the core values to serve the Chickasaw Nation.

Plant-based diet convert drops weight and need for diabetes medication

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Chickasaw citizen Mike Carrillo is a walking commercial for his latest passion in life — persuading others who suffer with diabetes that they too can beat the debilitating disease by switching to a plant-based diet