Choctaw Nation finishes $8.5 million clinic updates
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma cut the ribbon on an $8.5 million project to increase space and update the Choctaw Nation Health Care Centers Residency and Specialty Clinics. The project expanded the Residency Clinic to include 10 additional exam rooms and four new treatment rooms. The Specialty Clinic was remodeled, and more workspace added.
TALIHINA — The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma cut the ribbon on an $8.5 million project to increase space and update the Choctaw Nation Health Care Centers Residency and Specialty Clinics. The project expanded the Residency Clinic to include 10 additional exam rooms and four new treatment rooms. The Specialty Clinic was remodeled, and more workspace added.
“When I’m in Talihina, I think back to the 1990s when we desperately needed a place for our tribal members to get emergency and tertiary care and that’s what we started building,” said Chief Gary Batton.
“Back then, we provided about 200,000 visits a year and today were over a million patient visits, growing each year.
Being able to provide the services in the Specialty Clinic so our people don’t have to drive further for care is great for our tribal members.”
The additional space will open more appointment times for patients, decreasing the wait time for both clinics. The additional treatment rooms will provide services not previously offered, reducing the referrals to outside facilities.
“Were proud of the care we provide our patients,” said Todd Hallmark, executive officer for Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA). “The additional space will provide opportunities for parents and children to be seen the same day, reducing travel time for our families. It’s also a beautiful, modern space for our physicians to work, collaborate and learn.”
More info on the Residency Clinic can be found on the Choctaw Nation’s website. The Specialty Clinic houses ENT (ear, nose and throat), cardiology, pulmonary and Cancer Survivorship Clinic.
