LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, which provides a range of health services to members of federally recognized tribes, recently hosted several free back-to-school health clinics for students.
On Wednesday, the Lincoln clinic offered check-ups, screenings, and physicals for 25 to 50 children, along with free backpacks and school supplies. Similar events were also held earlier this month in Norfolk and Omaha.
Rebecca Lechner, chief medical officer for Ponca Health Services, emphasized the importance of serving Native American youth…