Dr. Judy Goforth Parker Videos

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker is the Chickasaw Nation Commissioner of Health Policy.

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Dr. Judy Goforth Parker

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Dr. Judy Goforth Parker explains how the group went to the United States Congress to lobby for diabetes, education and prevention.

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker: Chickasaw Nation Making History

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation
Dr. Judy Goforth Parker describes the ways that the Chickasaw Nation is making history.

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker: Obesity

In Honor of Diabetes Awareness
Obesity is a growing issue in the United States and can also raise a person's risk for type 2 diabetes.

What is Diabetes?

In Honor of Diabetes Awareness
Diabetes is a disease characterized by high blood glucose levels.

Native American Risk

In Honor of Diabetes Awareness
Native American communities are statistically at a higher risk to become type 2 diabetic.

Family Encouraging Healthy Habits

In honor of Diabetes Awareness
Healthy lifestyles can be strengthened when the entire family is involved.

Lifestyle Changes

In honor of Diabetes Awareness
Increasing rates of diabetes make monitoring one's lifestyle a necessity.

Diabetes: Diagnosis and Early Testing

In Honor of Diabetes Awareness
Type 2 diabetes used to be associated with adults but it has become more prevalent in younger and younger children over recent years.

Warning Signs of Diabetes

In Honor of Diabetes Awareness
The warning signs of diabetes will often sneak up on a person.

Diabetes: An American Epidemic

In Honor of Diabetes Awareness
Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions, and in Oklahoma as many as 40% of Native Americans are impacted by the disease.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Response to Epidemic

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Diabetes has taken a toll on the Chickasaw Nation, and on the country as a whole.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Diabetes Prevention Partners

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Informing the public about the risks of diabetes takes the concerted effort of many individuals and organizations.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Change is Key to Prevention

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
The Chickasaw Nation recognizes that the habits that contribute to diabetes and other chronic illnesses did not form overnight.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Experts Battle Diabetes

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center is staffed with a team of experienced professionals to provide quality care.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Oklahoma Optical

Dr. Judy Goforth, Secretary of Health, Chickasaw Nation
The Eyeglasses Program provides $200 allowance every two years toward one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: A Healthy Start

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Access to healthy food and education about nutrition is a staple for children if they are going to grow into healthy adults.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: State-of-the-Art Technology

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
See some of the technology that the Chickasaw Nation is employing in the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: All Native Americans Welcome

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center doesn't just cater to Chickasaws— all Native Americans may take advantage of it.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Behavioral Health Services

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Healthy people nurture mind and body.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Culture of Community

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
The Chickasaw community was top of mind in the expansion of services and the new Chickasaw Nation Medical Center facility.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Emergency Services

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Trained staff and the technology to provide quality care in a health emergency is critical.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Family Friendly Environment

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center promotes healthy families ... top to bottom.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Food Distribution Program

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Good nutrition starts with access to healthy food.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
An ounce of prevention can equal more than a pound of cure — it can mean living longer, and enjoying a greater quality of life.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Hearing Services

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Most of us don't seek routine exams to check our hearing, which means many of us are not hearing the way we should.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Lifelong Care

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
There should be no age discrimination for healthy lifestyles, so programs and services have been developed to promote health and well-being.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Medical Center Patients

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Native Americans from all walks of life and economic backgrounds find quality care at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Pharmaceutical Services

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
A full-service pharmacy has been integrated back into the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: The Decision to Build a Medical Center

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
The new Chickasaw Medical Center was built with you in mind.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: The Importance of Exercise

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Everyone probably knows an active lifestyle is a healthier lifestyle, but did you know exercise is a key combatant.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: Vision Health Services

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
Quality vision care goes beyond prescribing glasses and contacts.

Chickasaw Nation Division of Health: What's Best for the Chickasaw Nation

Dr. Judy Goforth Parker
The expansive list of health and wellness services is in response to input from the citizens of the Chickasaw Nation.