Program Overview

The Community Health Nutrition (CHN) Program provides nutrition education to all age groups through community events, health and wellness fairs, and collaboration with other Gila River entities and programs. The CHN program also oversees the Gila River Indian Community Nutrition Coalition, which is a group of members comprised of community members, Gila River entities and programs.

Mission Statement:

To promote community wellness through nutrition education and physical activity.

Nutrition Coalition Overview

The Gila River Nutrition Coalition aims to reduce the rates of death and disability from diabetes, commercial tobacco use, heart disease, stroke, and reduce the prevalence of obesity and preventing other chronic disease risk factors among tribal communities. The Nutrition Coalition partners with Gila River Indian Community to make a healthier, stronger, better quality of life for current and future generations to come.

Nutrition Coalition Mission Statement:

To promote healthy Himdag by increasing access to healthy foods and beverages.