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January 13, 2012
Osages over age 65 receive $1,000 limit on their health benefit card this year

ON Congress passes resolution for 2012 health benefit card limits; Osages must re-enroll in program to receive health card

Osages age 65 and over now have a $1,000 limit on their health benefit card for the 2012 calendar year.

During its 13th Special Session, the Second Osage Nation Congress unanimously passed a resolution (ONCR 12-05), which authorizes the Treasurer to set the higher maximum payable amount for elder health benefit card users this year.

July 14, 2011
Application deadline extended for the 2011 ON Community Challenge Grant program

Grant program targets local entities interested in developing facilities to promote a healthy lifestyle among Osage youth; New deadline is Aug. 19

The application deadline for the Osage Nation’s 2011 Community Challenge Grant program has been extended to Aug. 19.

“The matching grant promotes an active lifestyle for Osage youth,” Jennifer Tiger, Director of Strategic Planning & Grants Management, said in a statement. “With childhood obesity, diabetes and other diseases on the rise, this grant’s goal is to ensure the healthy growth of our communities.”

July 13, 2011
Three Osages compete in Indian All-State games

Kylie Johnson, Ben Goodeagle and Matthew Free represent the Osage Nation at the games

It was early May when Kylie Johnson’s mobile phone rang as she made her way out the door of a drug store.

It was just moments before the state track meet in Oklahoma City and after she found out she didn’t make the Oklahoma All-State team, when she found out she was selected for the 16th Annual Oklahoma Indian All-State.

“I was speechless, I wanted to cry,” she said. “I was a little worried about not making it for All-State and then my dream just came true.”

May 18, 2011
Applications available for the 2011 ON Community Challenge Grant program

Grant opportunity is for Osage County entities focused on promoting healthy lifestyles for Osage youth

The Osage Nation is accepting applications for its 2011 Community Challenge Grant program through June 30. The grant program targets local entities interested in developing facilities within the Nation’s boundaries to promote a healthy lifestyle among Osage youth.

October 8, 2010
‘Community effort’ needed to address health problems on the Osage Reservation

Paradox Consulting offers recommendations for Osages to make healthy lifestyle changes

FAIRFAX, Okla. – Paradox Consulting, which issued the health surveys to Osage citizens applying for the $500 health benefit card earlier this year, says changes in everyday behavior can help those in fair or poor health extend their life span by avoiding future medical complications.

August 30, 2010
Health survey: Reservation Osages report ‘poorer health’ than Osages living elsewhere

Consultant’s study examines 6,000-plus health survey questionnaires

[Editor's note: This story was modified on Sept. 9 for clarification purposes.]

FAIRFAX, Okla. – Osages living on the tribe’s reservation tend to have “poorer health” statuses than their fellow tribal citizens living elsewhere, according to the results of a health survey in which more than 6,000 Osages participated earlier this year.