Chickasaw Nation health leader Carrie Law chairs 2026 Southeastern Oklahoma Heart and Stroke Walk

ADA, Okla., June 8, 2026 - Carrie Law, under secretary of operations for the Chickasaw Nation, will chair the 2026 Southeastern Oklahoma Heart and Stroke Walk, leading efforts to improve heart health across the region. The walk will take place Saturday, June 13, at Koi Ishto Stadium on the campus of East Central University, with festivities beginning at 9 a.m.

and the walk starting at 10 a.m. Law, a pharmacist who has served the Chickasaw Nation for more than two decades, is leading the American Heart Association's campaign with a focus on culturally grounded wellness initiatives in First American communities.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting nearly half of adults, and the burden is disproportionately high among First American populations. According to the American Heart Association, these communities face higher rates of key risk factors, including diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure.

These disparities are driven in part by social factors such as access to care, nutrition and opportunities for physical activity, highlighting the need for community-based, culturally relevant solutions.