By: Meagan Mahtushquah, BSN, RN, and Kelsey Tangney, MS, RD/LD CCNP CLC The summer of 2020 looked a little different for Oklahoma City Indian Clinic’s (OKCIC) Health Promotion Disease Prevention (HPDP) department. Instead of hosting weekly camps and programs, HPDP…
By: Ashton Gatewood, MPH, RN, CPH There are many paths in life, but the American Indian community strives to support its people every step of the way. One of Oklahoma City Indian Clinic’s (OKCIC) staff has felt that support and…
By: Meagan Mahtushquah, RN In the early spring of 2020, the world took a pivotal turn. Government officials across the nation and world implemented physical distancing measures to help reduce the spreading of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.…
By: Tenesha Washington When you hear billing or insurance, it might make your stomach drop. However, it is actually fairly simple. When a claim is submitted to your insurance company by your medical provider, your insurance is required to send…
Make a bandana-style face mask You will need: A bandana or scarf 2 x elastic or rubber bands, or hair ties A coffee filter, paper towel or kitchen roll (optional) The easiest method for making your own face mask involves…
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) hosted its Men’s Health Fair on August 23, 2019. OKCIC’s Men’s Health Fair had over 140 attendees participate. Patients received many services, including screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, prostate cancer, colon cancer and more. According…
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) hosted its annual Children’s Health Fair and Adolescent's Health Fair in July of 2019. The last thing kids and parents are thinking about during the summer is going to the doctor. That’s why OKCIC holds…
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) welcomed the U.S. Surgeon General, VADM Jerome M. Adams, to tour OKCIC’s facilities on August 20, 2019. During this special visit, OKCIC staff discussed a variety of topics from HIV/AIDS, tobacco cessation, physical activity and…
What is the Census? The U.S. Constitution requires an accurate count of the nations population every 10 years and is the most inclusive civic activity in the United States, covering every person in every household. It is integral to U.S.…
Mother nature is not always a friend to Oklahoma. This held true on May 18, 2019. Oklahoma City Indian Clinic’s (OKCIC) 19th annual Walk for Wellness and 5K Run was scheduled on this day and fell victim to mother nature’s…