Cause of Illness
People look for a quick fix to medical issues
Denise John is a registered nurse and is the director of Community Health for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. She and her staff focus on diabetes, nutrition, and exercise in their programs.
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Choctaw, Mississippi
Southeast
People look for a quick fix to medical issues
Tribal members who go to cities still return to the reservation for services
Diabetes and related education programs for tribal workers
Acceptance of hospice depends on a family’s understanding of what hospice offers