The Cherokee Nation recently announced its elder nutrition sites in Nowata and Stilwell will be open five days a week, providing nutritious meals and a place to gather and fellowship for elders.
“Last year, Deputy Chief Warner and I announced the expansion of our elder nutrition program, which is supported by funds from our Public Health and Wellness Fund Act,” Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said. “These two sites having their hours expanded is just a part of those efforts. With these two sites being open five days a week, it provides a place for elders to share a meal and fellowship, which is some of the best medicine you can get. Our elders are the foundation of the tribe and it’s our responsibility to take care of them.”
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